This SAFD-sanctioned Stage Combat Workshop
(affectionately referred to as The Summer Sling and now in our twelfth year) will take place on Thursday,
August 13 to Sunday August 16, 2009, location TBD.
Classes taught by SAFD sanctioned Fight Directors
and Certified Teachers. The 2009 staff still TBD but will include:
Fight Masters Michael G. Chin and J. David Brimmer
Fight Directors Michael J. Johnson, Ricki G. Ravitts, Robert "Tink" Tuftee
• Curriculum offers standard disciplines as well as
exciting new forms;
past years' classes have included Blood Works, Contemporary Violence, Multiple Attackers, Fighting with Clothes, Case of Rapiers,
Death & Dying, and English Country Dance.
Use the 2008 Class schedule as a guide for 2009.
Click here to see it.
• Classes for beginning & advanced students (See below)
• Up to eight hours of instruction per day
• Skills Proficiency Tests (SPRs) for qualified individuals
Fees
$300 ($75/day)
$270 ($70/day) - SAFD or Union Discount
$260 ($65/day) - Early Registration Discount
Space will be limited! Insure a spot by downloading this form,
filling it out and sending it in with a $25 deposit.
All reservations received before July 1st, receive the Early Registration Special:
• A discount on total tuition ($65 per day or $260 for all four days),
• Automatic entry in drawing for half-price tuition,
• A free Sling 2009 t-shirt
A note about skill levels:
Participants of all skill levels
are welcome and classes will designated either "beginning" or "advanced." To help you
decide which section is best for you, please consider the following guidelines:
If you . . .
Have no experience
Have performed fights in a show, but have not taken classes
Have taken a few classes
Have taken quite a few classes, but not tested with the SAFD
Have passed the SAFD Actor / Combatant skills test in 3 weapons and then stopped studying or allowed your certification to lapse
Have not taken a class in the past year
. . . you will probably be more comfortable taking classes at the Beginner level
If you . . .
Have studied consistently for at least two years
Have passed the SAFD Actor/Combatant skills test in more than three weapons (or equivalent)
Have continued your studies following testing
Have kept your skills and test status current
. . . you will probably be comfortable in Advanced level classes
These are only guidelines, to which there may be exceptions. But for
the safety and enjoyment of all participants, we ask that you be
realistic in your assessment of your skills. The Workshop reserves the
right to make final determination of a student's skill level.
