Dueling Arts International Winter Workshop 
December 27, 2009 - January 2, 2010

This workshop has been offered annually over New Years since 1994. This one-week, three-level, intensive workshop provides a great introduction in the art of theatrical combat for beginners as well as a full and challenging review for students with prior experience wishing to renew and improve their skills.

The Beginning (Level I) and Intermediate (Level II) participants receive training in Unarmed Combat, Broadsword, Single Rapier, Smallsword, Rapier & Dagger, Quarterstaff, Double Rapiers, Knife-Fighting as well as an introduction to the arts of T’ai Chi Ch’uan and Aikido.

This is the first year that Dueling Arts International will include Advanced (Level III) training at the Winter Workshop. In addition to reviewing techniques listed above, the Advanced (Level III) training will include Sword & Shield, Sword & Buckler and Sword & Cloak. Additionally, participants will be asked to learn and perform fights in the above noted disciplines on a daily basis. The training will be provided in an intensive fashion requiring the students to learn, execute and perform these fights in an accelerated fashion with the highest standards of excellence and professionalism.

Teaching faculty will include Senior Instructors Tiza Garland, D.C. Wright and Karl Ramsey.

What: Dueling Arts International Winter Workshop

When: Sunday, Decemebr 27 - Saturday, January 2

Where: University of Florida's School of Theatre and Dance, Gainesville, FL

Workshop Fee: $500

 

Other Information:

Housing: Housing is available at hotels within walking distance. Single and Double occupancy options are available. Prices and housing formas are available at the Dueling Arts International website.

Insurance: All participants must have proof of health insurance. Temporary insurance is available for approximately $60, inquire with Dueling Arts International. 

Discounts: 20% Discount to current full-time UF students.

Scholarships: Dueling Arts International has granted 2 Full Scholarships for UF students. For elligibility requirements and application forms contact Assistant Professor Tiza Garland tgarland@arts.ufl.edu

*While it is not anticipated, the workshop curriculum is subject to change.

 

Contacts:

Dueling Arts International Workshop Coordinator, Karl Ramsey: karl@duelingarts.com

On-site Coordinator, Tiza Garland: tgarland@arts.ufl.edu