MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Monday 4th to Friday 8th July 2022

WHAT IS IT?

A week of throwing yourself into STAGE COMBAT and ACTION for theatre, motion capture and film!

One of our favourite workshops… and it is finally back on its feet after the long covid-delay! For our seventh glorious year, the FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT Stage Combat Intensive is your opportunity to train in this exhilarating area of performance for an uninterrupted week.

Dramatic combat or ‘stage combat’ is used extensively across theatre in Australia. It can involve anything from a ‘simple push’, to a slap, to a ‘fall’, to a ‘scuffle’, to a full Shakespearean sword fight. For all of these there are techniques which make these actions both safe and dramatically effective – so that the performers can get on with telling the story and the audience can get on with enjoying it, without the fear of anyone getting hurt.

 This workshop is an industry-based experience which will train you in performing dramatic action safely and effectively.  Lyndall Grant, one of Australia’s leading Fight Directors, will head a team of internationally-recognised tutors in delivering training that focuses on what you need to bring out your best work – bringing you out into dramatic fights which are incredibly thrilling to perform and watch, while prioritising. We will work across a range of weapons and unarmed combat, across a range of genres, and with a range of techniques.

So… you will be thrown into training in movement, conditioning, fitness, form and technique. The result? You will widen your skill base, widen your casting range, and enter a network of highly passionate and creative performers. That is, you will have a lot of fun.

WHEN IS IT?

Monday 4th to Friday 8th July 2022

TBC: guide 10:00am to 6:00pm

WHERE IS IT?

Dancehouse, Melbourne
150 Princes St, Carlton North VIC 3054

WHO IS IT FOR?

This workshop is created for anyone with an interest in the performing arts – actors, dancers, circus performers, stunt performers, directors, stage management, other creative and crew… or someone dipping their toe into the Arts for the first time.

Captivate actively advocates for and supports diverse and equitable work and learning spaces. We also fiercely protect safe work and learning spaces for all of our participants. If you have any concerns or questions please get in touch with us.

DO I NEED ANY EXPERIENCE?

The course will cater to all levels of experience – from absolute beginners to experienced performers wishing to further their craft.  We also cater to all levels of physical fitness and abilities – although of course the more in-shape you are, the more you can get out of the week.

HOW MUCH IS IT?

COURSE FEES –

Early Bird: $585 (register and complete payment by March 1st 2022)
Concession: $595
Standard: $635

A deposit of at least 50% of your course fee is required on registration confirmation.

We accept online transfer or PayPal (3% additional fee), so let us know what is the easiest method of payment for you.

HOW DO I JOIN IN?

Bookings are now open! We will be working to strict capacity limits due to COVIDSafe Restrictions, so spots will be very competitive. Just fill out the online registration form, and we will reply with your registration confirmation and payment information.

SIGN ME UP

Make sure you get a text box confirmation that your registration form has gone through as soon as you press SUBMIT. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, check your junk mail, and then send us an email.

COVID-Safe Learning

The health and safety of our students, tutors, venue staff, all of our family and friends, and the wider community is absolutely vital. Both Captivate and Dancehouse are dedicated to running this course strictly within the most up-to-date Government-advised COVID-Safe guidelines. This includes requiring proof of full and up-to-date covid-19 vaccination prior to attending the course (or a valid medical exemption).

A full account of these policies will be given to all students; and will include (but are not limited to) measures such as COVID declaration forms prior to arrival, the wearing of masks as appropriate, rigorous room cleaning, adequate ventilation, workshop content that facilitates social distancing throughout the day, and rigorous cleaning of all weapons used.

Students and tutors will be asked to stay home if they have shown any signs related to a COVID-19 infection, and/or if they are required self-isolate by the DHS. Any students forced to miss the workshop for COVID-19 related reasons will be offered a full or pro rata refund of any course fees paid.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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