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School Year 2019-20
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Prof. Fee: $75
Homework: no
Hours/Week: 0
Max/Min Students: 12/6
Grade Range: 4-12**BARBEAU COURSE DESCRIPTION **
Professional Fee $75
Materials Fee: None for continuing students. ($10 for Wooden Practice Sword ONLY if student does not already own one.)
Continued exploration in the techniques of Theatrical Combat: A non-competitive blend of Martial Arts, Fencing, Historical Swordplay, Dance, Music and Acting. Perfect for the youngster who needs a safe way to expend energy. Material emphasized will be hand-to-hand fighting, falling and rolling, swordplay and a survey of alternate weapon forms (including quarterstaff, whips, broadsword and more advanced rapier techniques. Whether the student is serious about mastery of the art or simply enjoying him or herself in the play, they will gain critical executive functions including self-direction, self-discipline and increased integration between brain hemispheres while developing enhanced kinesthetic upper/lower body coordination. New Students accepted - peer-to-peer training techniques are employed to enhance the learning experience at all levels.
Course Expectations: Students are encouraged but not required to prepare a set piece for presentation with 1 or more partners. Fulfilling commitment to partners is strongly encouraged.
Teacher Provides: Mats, Swords and other theatrical stunt props and training aids
Students Provide: Athletic shoes, exercise appropriate clothing
Prerequisites: Theater Combat Intro and Instructor Permission
Workload: In-class exercises, similar to martial arts katas. Home solo or supervised paired practice is encouraged but not required.
** This ID is assigned to classes not on the current class schedule. The codes and descriptions are available then to revive to offer again. **
Details:Class meets on Monday from 11:00 PM to 11:55 PM