RC-Annie - Professional and Corporate Fight Performances and Training
Accuracy and form are very important elements when it comes to training people in stage combat. However the way we teach is not wholly invested in teaching shapes and technique but teaching action driven by intention and the character's emotional state.
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Peppe Östensson Storytelling and Stage Combat
3rd and 4th of March
Sign up before 14th of Feb for £120, Con £180 full fee £220.
Rc-Annie is very proud to present a weekend workshop with the internationally renowned
and much respected industry professional Peppe Östensson.
The workshop is based around Storytelling and Stage Combat. We will be exploring;
Open to all levels of experience although we recommend at least a BADC level one of certification.
REQUIRED: movement friendly clothes, water and own lunch / snacks. Gloves for sword word and feel free to bring your own practice sword.
Biography
Founder and past chairman of Nordic Stage Fight Society. Also Artistic Director for International Order of the Sword and Pen (IOSP) since 2001. Swedish born Peppe has worked as a teacher, actor and fight choreographer for theatre, television and film throughout Scandinavia. Started the international workshops in Sweden together with Maria Winton and Liv Wernborg. Beside creating and founding the International Nordic Stage Fight Summer program in 1992, he has taught at a number of stage fight workshops in Estonia, Canada and USA, and was made Honorary Fight Master by Fight Directors Canada in 2001. His credits include choreographing for The National theatre in Norway and Malmöbaletten in Sweden. Peppe was the first chairman of the NSFS (1995-97). In 2003 Peppe was re-elected chairman. He has coordinated the NSFS teacher certification tests.
FEE: Sign up before 14th of Feb for £120, Con £180. Full fee £220.
VENUE: Cineco, Unit 5, Brent Way, Brentford, London. TW8 8ES.
In North Wales
31st of March – 7th April 2012
Rc-Annie is excited to be running a BADC certified stage combat workshop in association with the Knights Shop.
About The Course
Screen and Stage Fighting requires a complex combination of movement, control and coordination while at the same time maintaining the emotional truth of a character. This course will train you towards the BADC Basic level 1 test and school you in the basics of stage combat including Rapier and Dagger, Single Sword and unarmed combat.
About the Knights Shop
The Knight Shop is one of Europe’s largest retailers and wholesalers of replica militaria and associated giftware. As the UK’s market leaders our impressive portfolio boasts a 1,000 sq. ft. Shop opposite the World Heritage Conwy Castle, a 12,000 sq. ft. Showroom and Distribution Centre, a full time Historical Combat Academy and our very own 13th Century Medieval Tower currently housing the Tower Coffee House.
All three BADC levels available
LEVEL ONE 4pm-10pm
For those with no previous BADC qualifications: Rapier and Dagger, Small sword and Unarmed Combat
LEVEL TWO 9am-4pm
For those with a current Level One qualification: Broadsword, Quarterstaff, Rapier and Companion weapon
LEVEL THREE 9am-4pm
Must have a recent Level Two qualification or lapsed Level Three: 18th century Small Sword and Unarmed plus Level Two weaponry.
FEES:
EARLIEST BIRD AND SPECIAL OFFER FOR RETURNING STUDENTS JUST £300 before 1st Jan 2012
EARLY BIRD £330 before 1st Feb 2012
Full £420. Concession £375.
ACCOMMODATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE.
VENUE: The Knight Shop International Ltd. Mochdre Commerce Parc, Colwyn Bay, Conwy. LL28 5HX.
Conwy is located in the North of Wales, at the mouth of the Conwy (Conway) River. It is a small county on the Irish sea. Conwy itself is a picturesque tourist town with several notable old structures. A high wall dating from the 13th century, encloses the old town and a church and castle from the same era also remain. It is here too that The Royal Cambrian Academy of Art can be found, it occupies the Elizabethan mansion Plas Mawr. With its famous historic castle, superb scenery and warm welcome, Conwy offers such a rich history to explore.
For the visitor, there's all the enchantment of the magic and mystery of the past woven into the majestic scenery, which stretches, from the coastline right through the rural heart of Snowdonia. The compelling mountain ranges, tranquil lakes and wild moor land provide the ultimate picturesque backdrop stretching back hundreds of years to an incredible past. Most evident at the unique Conwy Castle.
Conwy castle is a gritty, dark stoned fortress that evokes a truly authentic medieval atmosphere. The first time that visitors catch sight of the castle, commanding a rock above the Conwy Estuary and demanding as much attention as the dramatic Snowdonia skyline behind it, they know they are in the presence of a historic site. It was constructed by the English monarch Edward I between 1283 and 1289 as one of the key fortresses in his 'iron ring' of castles to contain the Welsh. A distinguished historian wrote of Conwy, 'Taken as a whole, Conwy's incomparably the most magnificent of Edward I's Welsh fortresses'. The views from the battlements are breathtaking, looking out across mountains and sea and down to the roofless shell of the castles 125ft Great Hall.
ACTION HERO – STUNT SCHOOL2nd to 6th APRIL 2012
A 5 day, full on, high energy STUNT SCHOOL for 10 to 16 years old.
Train to be an ACTION HERO in this daytime course
Scholarship available for deserving applicant, application deadline extended to the 31st Jan 2012
WHAT DO YOU GET
First class fight and action training from industry professionals.
Learn a physical and mental discipline.
A Certificate of attendance.
A Performance of your new found skills at the end of the week, open to friends and family.
WHAT DO YOU LEARN?
Lots of cool SAFE combat techniques as used in Film and Theatre that look really convincing.
Learn how to: Punch, Kick, Slap, Choke, Wrestle, Fall, Take Down, Lock, Hold, Blocks, Trip, Fight Unarmed, Knife fighting….and more…
REGISTRATION: all participants’ registration must be made by the parent or guardian (over 18years of age) on behalf of the participant. Students must arrive on time and be collected on time at the end of the session. Students with permission to leave and travel without supervision must provide written notification to this affect.
A TYPICAL DAY
9.30 Arrival and welcome
10am Warm up
10.30 1st session
11.45 BREAK
12.00 2nd session
1pm LUNCH
2pm 3rd session
3.15 BREAK
3.30 4th session
4.30 end of day.
All students must be collected by 5pm.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU?
Cordial and water will be provided for breaks.
Students should bring their own packed lunch and lots of snacks with them.
All lunch times and breaks will be supervised.
Wear gym/dance clothing and trainers for the sessions.
All Rc-Annie Limited Teachers and assistants are CRB checked.
FEES: Full £265.
EARLY BIRD: £195 available before Jan 1st 2012.
VENUE: Rehearsal Room 1, Arts Alley, ASC Studios. 128 Erlang House, Blackfriars Road. Southwark, London SE1 8EQ
THEATRICAL HANDGUNS AND BLOOD FX
Sunday March 25th, 2012
10am – 5pm
A DAY OF THEATRICAL HANDGUNS AND BLOOD FX
Rc-Annie has a past history of working with guns. Last year we were invited to teach for the RSC in Stratford as part of their H&S review, have lectured at the Production Managers forum about Handguns and UK gun law, written the Stage Management Assoc Fact Sheet on Theatrical Handgun use, written an article for The Stage and are currently writing an article the Fight Master (the Society of American Fight Directors magazine)
More and more it seems that theatres understand that training is required to work with Blank Firers and to equipment themselves with the knowledge to navigate safe passage through the choppy waters of UK gun law.
The morning is dedicated to exploring current UK gun law and what you can and cannot use in a theatrical setting and then safe working practices. The afternoon is a chance to have some fun and play with blood FX and the end of the day is the challenge to combine the two in a safe dramatic scene.
FEES: Full £99, SMA and other conc. £80
VENUE: Rehearsal Room 5, 3 Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane, London, UK, E3 3DU
REQUIREMENTS: a complete change of clothing for the Blood section of the day. Eye, hand and ear protection provided, however please feel free to bring your own gloves (leather or similar)
Monday evenings 7-9pm
HORDE has an exciting Skills and Development term lining up, including embarking on a SINGLE WEAPON SPECIALISATION. However, we will not just be studying choreography for an exam, oh no. This will be a platform for really exploring performance by acting through the fight – developing characterisation, physicality and scene work through the ensemble complicite, and exploring historical context and costume work.
APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE HORDE ENSEMBLE ARE NOW OPEN.
Sessions are each Monday from 3rd October, 7pm to 9pm.
For further information or to apply please contact lyndall@rc-annie.com.
Applicants for HORDE are must have a current BADC level 3.
Monday or Tuesday evenings
Personal Tuition is available on Monday and Tuesday evenings during term time in any weapon system or technique of your choosing.
FEE: £30 per session
Please contact us to book arrange a tutor ruth@rc-annie.com
YOU CAN ATTEND THIS NOW!
Every Monday from 7pm till 9pm DROP IN class
This class is ideal for the new student, the returning student, the old hand and the current student.
No matter what level you have achieved there is always more to learn about performance combat. Each week the classes focus on a different weapon system or techniques from acting the fight to spotlighting technique and form. These classes cater for all abilities and work well as a taster session for beginners, top up classes to build on skills and knowledge for those currently in training or those with previous experience or just for fun.
FEE: £10 per night
VENUE: Caxton House Community Centre, 129 St John's Way, London N19 3RQ. Nearest tube - Archway.
Jan 16th 2012
7pm till 9pm
If you are unsure that Stage Combat is for you then attend the first session for FREE, with an opportunity to sign up on the night. Please inform ruth@rc-annie.com that you will be attending.
VENUE: Caxton House Community Centre, 129 St John's Way, London N19 3RQ. Nearest tube - Archway.
Monday 16th Jan – 27th Tuesday March
EARLY BIRD OFFER ENDS DEC 10th
BADC AFFILIATED EXAM COURSES
11 weeks including exam
Level One |
BADC Standard/Basic |
both Monday (7pm-9pm) & Tuesday nights (6pm-9pm) |
Level Two |
BADC Intermediate |
both Monday (7pm-9pm) & Tuesday nights (6pm-8pm) |
Level Three |
BADC Advanced |
both Monday (7pm-9pm) & Tuesday nights (6pm-10pm) |
FIGHTING FORM weekly drop in classes on Monday night’s from 7pm-9pm.
HORDE Rc-Annie Fight Team Monday night’s 7pm-9pm training and rehearsal.
Private Tuition available on Monday nights from 7pm-9pm (by pre-arrangement)
TUESDAYS
GROUP WARM UP 6pm
LEVEL ONE 6-9pm (3hrs) for those with no previous BADC qualifications.
Rapier and Dagger, Small sword and Unarmed Combat
LEVEL TWO 6-8pm (2hrs) for current Level One BADC qualification holders, lapsed Level Two’s and those taking their Level Three course.
Broadsword, Quarterstaff, Rapier and Companion weapon or Arming sword and Shield/Buckler/Axe
LEVEL THREE 6-10pm (4 hrs which includes the Level two class) Students must have a recent Level Two qualification or a lapsed Level.
All level 2 weaponry at a level 3 standards plus 18th Century Small sword and Unarmed.
COMPREHENSIVE (2 nights)
Full £295. Con £255.
BARE BONES (Tues night)
Full £225. Con £195.
FIGHTING FORM (Mon night)
Full £125. Con £90. Drop in fee £10
EXAM FEES are not included in Course fees
Exams cost between £20-£35, your teacher will advise you on whether you are ready to take your exam at the end of term. Exams take place on the last day of term TUESDAY the 27th March.
VENUE: Caxton House Community Centre, 129 St John's Way, London N19 3RQ. Nearest tube - Archway.
We are currently planning the next Aerial Course.
To express and interest in Aerial course please contact rachel@rc-annie.com
MAY 12th and 13th 2012
An introduction to Mounted Combat and Riding for Screen
In association with Film Horses
A weekend of learning how to work with trained film action horses. Activities from basic horse control to obstacle courses, riding at the tilt and a knights training. Every performer wants to add Horse Ridding skills to their CV and this course is a perfect way to begin. It’s a great introduction for fighters and action performers and is also ideal for riders wishing to work with the very different signals and commands that a highly trained Film horses demands.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
10am Arrive
11am Rider mounted with suitable horse
Group training school basic horse control
Light Lunch
2-3.3-pm Skills training such as vaulting on and off Horse and at the Tilt challenges
4pm Horse back in stables and end of session
Evening Suggested dinner at ‘The Birds Hill Golf Course’ next to the log fire. (At own expenses)
Night Free overnight camping (please bring your own tent, sleeping bag and other equipment)
FEE: £150 per person
LOCATION: Crown Farm, Eton Wick Rd, Eton. SL4 6PG
NEAREST TRAIN: Windsor and Eton Riverside approx £10 for a single and takes about 40mins. There is a Taxi rank outside to complete your 2 mile remaining journey.
EXPERIENCE: Some basic knowledge is recommended though not essential as all levels will be catered for.
Sunday June 10th, 2012
Since her wayward days of playing Maid Marian Ruth has always had a bit of a thing about Archery. Dabbling in this craft as both teacher and student she has had many adventures including that of Archery Consultant for the RSC’s production of Dunsinane.
In a unique one day course we explore handling this primitive weapon and address the safety considerations when using a real projectile weapon in a live performance.
Learn the basics in our ‘Have a go’ archery session, and then put your new skills to test in the fun competitive games that encourage speed, accuracy, safety and awareness when handling a bow. At the end of the day we address the concerns and challenges of live archery in the theatre and film environment.
VENUE: Caxton House Community Centre, 129 St John's Way, London N19 3RQ. Nearest tube - Archway.
FEE: Full £60, Conc. £50
Two week BADC certification course
July 23rd - 3rd August
All three BADC levels available
SPECIAL OFFER FOR RETURNING EXETER STUDENTS JUST £275 before 1st June
We return to the lovely Exeter (our second home) for our third Rc-Annie two week intensive at the wonderful Cygnet Theatre Training school. In a great social atmosphere (there are lots of fab pubs nearby, being a student town and all) students really learn how to knuckle down and get to grips with the disciple of Stage Combat while still having a good time. Your classes run from Monday to Friday, 9.30 till 6pm, for two weeks of intensive training dedicated to mastering the discipline of stage combat. The course will culminate with a BADC examination. A must for today’s working actor.
LEVEL ONE for absolute beginners or those with no previous BADC qualifications. Rapier and Dagger, Small sword and Unarmed Combat
LEVEL TWO For those with a current Level One BADC qualification, lapsed Level Two or those taking their Level Three course. Three weaponry disciplines: Broadsword, Quarterstaff, Rapier and Companion weapon or Arming sword and Shield/Buckler
LEVEL THREE Students must have a recent Level Two qualification or a lapsed Level Three and includes attending the Level Two classes from 6pm. Five weaponry disciplines: all level 2 weaponry at a level 3 standard plus 18th Century Smallsword and Unarmed.
FEES: Returning Students £275. EARLY BIRD £300 before 1st June. Full £420, Concession £375.
VENUES: Cygnet Theatre School. New Theatre. Friar Gate. Exeter EX2 4AZ.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Rc-Annie does not offer refunds in any circumstances
Deferment may be offered in certain cases to a place on the same course ran at a different time.
Rc-Annie reserves the right to alter course times, course content information and to cancel classes due to unforeseen circumstances such as acts of god.
Rc-Annie reserves the right to terminate a student’s contract at any time.
Rc-Annie reserves the right to refuse admission or tuition.
Copyright: It is an infringement of copyright to reproduce, communicate, publish or perform all or a “substantial part” of a piece of choreography, taught on any Rc-Annie Course, unless Rc-Annie has given direct permission.
All BADC affiliated courses are taught by BADC qualified tutors
Exam fees are not included in the course fee and are payable separately, fees ranging from £20-£35.
Poor attendance may result in students being insufficiently prepared to take the final exam and will be advised accordingly.
Full attendance to the course does not automatically result in an exam pass.
Teaching: Passing your BADC LEVEL THREE ADVANCED EXAM does not qualify you to teach, it does however qualify you (if a Gold Recommended grade is achieved) to approach the BADC Teacher Training Program to become a Teacher (two/three year program)
BADC EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination process and the fight syllabus can seem confusing at times. For a breakdown of the levels and requirements visit the BADC website for clarification
http://ww.badc.co.uk/qualifications/qualifications.html
Tel: 0208 123 59 36 - Email: info@rc-annie.com
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