What makes our classes unique is that we will be using a 50-inch flatscreen to present analysis of action or storytelling on film. Classwork will be filmed so that students can review their work on the screen at the end of each class. We also encourage synchronization between all classes – performance art is not produced in a vacuum, and requires collaboration between diverse artistic disciplines.
Stage Combat
Learn to safely execute fight & prop weapon choreography for stage and film productions. Unleash your inner pirate with cutlasses, or your inner knight with a broadsword! Our 16 custom stage combat cutlasses and broadswords are full tang, made out of sturdy but lightweight aluminum with blunt edges and colorful leather grips. Each class will we will analyze film scenes for techniques, and at the end of class, see yourself in action!
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No equipment necessary. Wear covered shoes that have tread on the bottom, and clothing that provides full range of movement.
Join us for costumed weekend demos!
Cost per class: $15
Join us for costumed weekend demos!
Cost per class: $15
Acting Classes - New Visions Arts
Instructors Marc Maislen and Mary Eastman
Cost per Class: $18 
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Choreography
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Learn to create your own choreography for dance and fight sequences, increase your body awareness, and express emotion. We will be analyzing filmed sequences where dialogue takes a backseat to movement, and learning how elements of diverse activities are incorporated into a performance to tell a story.
Choreographers can workshop their creations as part of the practice of the Stage Combat and Acting classes, and/or cast for an actual performance. This way, performers in the Stage Combat and Acting classes get to practice their techniques and develop a greater understanding of how to bring a choreographer’s vision to life. Prior experience with dance, stage combat and/or acting is helpful, in order to be familiar with basic terminology and techniques necessary to create and convey choreography to performers - we recommend taking the Stage Combat/Acting classes in conjunction with the choreography class. Please wear form-fitted, flexible clothing with a full range of movement. Flexible shoes secured to the foot are preferable - you may be asked to remove footwear that interferes with the style of the choreography, or asked to wear particular shoes for the next class if the choreography requires it. To avoid potential injury, please do not wear dangly jewelry or heeled shoes/pointe shoes unless given permission by the instructor. By special appointment or invitation only |
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