Dan 'DJ' Johnson

WORKSHOPS

ACTION AND COMBAT FOR STAGE & SCREEN

UNARMED COMBAT FOR STAGE & SCREEN

21st JANUARY - 10th MARCH 2020

8x Tuesday evenings
6.30pm - 9.30pm

This eight week course aims to enable and empower the participant to reach a proficient level of competence in Unarmed Combat for Stage & Screen, set alongside the following learning outcomes:

To learn the fundamental techniques and safe applications of Unarmed Stage Combat
To further develop physical awareness, both of oneself and others, in the space you occupy and perform in.
To explore the different use of violence in theatrical and filmic context and understand the importance of safety in 21st Century performance
To advance partnering skills
To retain choreography, take direction and tell a story with theatrical violence

REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirement to enrol on this course; other than a willingness to work hard, break a sweat and have fun!

AWARD

Throughout the course, students will be assess on their abilities to learn and safely put into practice 'Unarmed Combat for Stage & Screen'. Upon completion, successful students will receive a Spotlight accredited certificate under 'Masters@Arms' and may add the certification to their Spotlight UK profiles.

PRICE £120

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The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BE

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

“Splendidly directed”

Elaine Pinkus -
UK Theatre Network

UNARMED COMBAT FOR STAGE & SCREEN

18th FEBRUARY - 10th MARCH 2020

4x Tuesdays
10.00am - 5.00pm Daily

This 4 week course aims to enable and empower the participant to reach a proficient level of competence in ‘Unarmed Combat for Stage & Screen’, introducing and developing the fundamentals of stage combat and theatrical violence.

AWARD

Throughout the course, students will be assess on their abilities to learn and safely put into practice 'Unarmed Combat for Stage & Screen'. Upon completion, successful students will receive a Spotlight accredited certificate under 'Masters@Arms' and may add the certification to their Spotlight UK profiles.

PRICE £150

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The Mono Box Studio 30, Block F, The Biscuit Factory, 100 Clements Road, London, SE16 4DG

YOUNG PEOPLE'SINTRODUCTION TO UNARMED STAGE COMBAT

19th FEBRUARY 2020

Wednesday
9.00am - 3.00pm

Suitable for ages 8-15 years

This one-day course welcomes young creatives and performers to the world of Stage Combat and the safe practice that surrounds it. The workshop aims to enable and empower the participant as they begin to learn the basic techniques and applications of the magic that is ‘Stage Combat’ - whilst also learning what it is to be a good working partner.

A great half-term activity, suitable for ages 8-15. Please bring your own lunch and snacks!

Warmup games and exercises - actively engage coordination, spatial awareness and focus
Footage - watch and discuss a couple of key examples of stage combat in popular film culture
Partner Work - develop and explore the need to work well together as a pair
Stage Combat - learning technique then dramatisation of basic moves, e.g. Falling, Grabbing, Pushing, Hair Pulling, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements to enrol on this course; other than a willingness to work hard, break a sweat and have fun!

AWARD

Throughout the day, students will be guided to a satisfactory level to be awarded a certificate of attendance for ‘Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat’ by St Mary's University.

PRICE £35

FIND OUT MORE & BOOK

The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, TW1 1BE

WORKSHOPS

ACTION AND COMBAT FOR STAGE & SCREEN

UNARMED COMBAT FOR STAGE & SCREEN

This eight week course aims to enable and empower the participant to reach a proficient level of competence in Unarmed Combat for Stage & Screen, set alongside the following learning outcomes:

To learn the fundamental techniques and safe applications of Unarmed Stage Combat

To further develop physical awareness, both of oneself and others, in the space you occupy and perform in.

To explore the different use of violence in theatrical and filmic context and understand the importance of safety in 21st Century performance

To advance partnering skills

To retain choreography, take direction and tell a story with theatrical violence

REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirement to enrol on this course; other than a willingness to work hard, break a sweat and have fun!

AWARD

PRICE £120

“Splendidly directed”

Elaine Pinkus -
UK Theatre Network

UNARMED COMBAT FOR STAGE & SCREEN

This 4 week course aims to enable and empower the participant to reach a proficient level of competence in ‘Unarmed Combat for Stage & Screen’, introducing and developing the fundamentals of stage combat and theatrical violence.

AWARD

PRICE £150

YOUNG PEOPLE'SINTRODUCTION TO UNARMED STAGE COMBAT

A great half-term activity, suitable for ages 8-15. Please bring your own lunch and snacks!

Warmup games and exercises - actively engage coordination, spatial awareness and focus

Footage - watch and discuss a couple of key examples of stage combat in popular film culture

Partner Work - develop and explore the need to work well together as a pair

Stage Combat - learning technique then dramatisation of basic moves, e.g. Falling, Grabbing, Pushing, Hair Pulling, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements to enrol on this course; other than a willingness to work hard, break a sweat and have fun!

AWARD

Throughout the day, students will be guided to a satisfactory level to be awarded a certificate of attendance for ‘Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat’ by St Mary's University.

PRICE £35

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FIGHT DIRECTOR

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WORKSHOPS

ACTION AND COMBAT FOR STAGE & SCREEN

UNARMED COMBAT FOR STAGE & SCREEN

This eight week course aims to enable and empower the participant to reach a proficient level of competence in Unarmed Combat for Stage & Screen, set alongside the following learning outcomes:

To learn the fundamental techniques and safe applications of Unarmed Stage Combat

To further develop physical awareness, both of oneself and others, in the space you occupy and perform in.

To explore the different use of violence in theatrical and filmic context and understand the importance of safety in 21st Century performance

To advance partnering skills

To retain choreography, take direction and tell a story with theatrical violence

​

REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirement to enrol on this course; other than a willingness to work hard, break a sweat and have fun!

​

AWARD

​

PRICE £120

“Splendidly directed”

Elaine Pinkus - UK Theatre Network

UNARMED COMBAT FOR STAGE & SCREEN

This 4 week course aims to enable and empower the participant to reach a proficient level of competence in ‘Unarmed Combat for Stage & Screen’, introducing and developing the fundamentals of stage combat and theatrical violence.​

​

AWARD

​

PRICE £150

YOUNG PEOPLE'SINTRODUCTION TO UNARMED STAGE COMBAT

​

A great half-term activity, suitable for ages 8-15. Please bring your own lunch and snacks!

Warmup games and exercises - actively engage coordination, spatial awareness and focus

Footage - watch and discuss a couple of key examples of stage combat in popular film culture

Partner Work - develop and explore the need to work well together as a pair

Stage Combat - learning technique then dramatisation of basic moves, e.g. Falling, Grabbing, Pushing, Hair Pulling, etc.

​​

REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements to enrol on this course; other than a willingness to work hard, break a sweat and have fun!

​

AWARD

Throughout the day, students will be guided to a satisfactory level to be awarded a certificate of attendance for ‘Introduction to Unarmed Stage Combat’ by St Mary's University.

​

PRICE £35

ACTOR

FIGHT DIRECTOR

TECHNICIAN

TEACHER

Elaine Pinkus -
UK Theatre Network

This 4 week course aims to enable and empower the participant to reach a proficient level of competence in ‘Unarmed Combat for Stage & Screen’, introducing and developing the fundamentals of stage combat and theatrical violence.