Theatrical Fencing Classes Beginning

**Eric_Bryant** · 09-23-2005, 04:08 PM

Theatrical Fencing Class Beginning

This 10-week course will cover basic footwork, cuts, thrusts and parries using the 16th century rapier. The focus of the course will be safety in performance, and will include discussions on the history of swordplay. By the end of the course, participants will be familiar with basic techniques of theatrical swordplay which they will utilize in a choreographed duel.

In the interests of safety, this class will be limited to 10 participants. No experience is necessary, and all weaponry will be provided.

What: Beginner-Level Theatrical Fencing class
When: Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. starting October 12 thru December 14
Where: Invoke Studios, 970 Ft. Wayne Avenue, Suite C, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Cost: $150 / $50 non-refundable deposit due by October 5 to hold space (balance due first day of class)
For more information contact:
Eric Bryant
317-774-2681 or 917-414-4489
febryertz@yahoo.com
Please do not contact Invoke Studio, as they do not have any information about this class

About the Instructor
Eric Bryant has over 15 years experience as a student and teacher of theatrical fencing. A long-time assistant to Joe Daly at the internationally-recognized HB Studios in NY, Eric has also taught fencing at The Neighborhood Playhouse, Michael Howard Studios, The Red Barn Theater as well as privately.

About Invoke Studio
Indy's appealing and accessible yoga and pilates studio. Light, airy and amazingly friendly, Invoke Studio features the largest studio space in the state of Indiana. Located in the old Buschman Building in the "hip and historic" St. Joseph District, Invoke Studio showcases 15-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and loft-like exposed ductwork. To see their schedule of classes, visit their website at www.invokestudio.com

**t8878** · 09-23-2005, 06:48 PM

Looks very interesting . It would be cool to have this on my resume . Not getting into anthing right now , but it's good to know you have experience in this area .

**Eric_Bryant** · 09-26-2005, 08:29 AM

Glad to hear you're interested. Not only is it a good skill to have on your resume, but it's also a terrific way to work on some acting chops. Fencing, even the choreographed kind that I teach, sharpens your focus, strengthens and tones the muscles, improves balance and eye/hand coordination, and gives you another tool in your "physical storytelling" toolkit. It's a wonderful physical metaphor for acting.

Let me know if your schedule lets up. I'm open to doing private/semi-private lessons as well.

**t8878** · 09-26-2005, 09:03 PM

Good to hear , thanks .

**scottganyo** · 09-28-2005, 01:09 PM

Just a note to those considering this: I've been working with Eric for a number of weeks now and can verify that he is a good teacher, fun to work with, and knows his stuff. I would recommend his class to anyone that is interested in this aspect of theater.

Disclaimer: Schedule permitting, I may be assisting Eric with this class. However, I would be an unpaid volunteer and he is definitely not paying me to say these nice things about him! (Although I wouldn't have turned it down... ;D

S

**Eric_Bryant** · 09-28-2005, 01:12 PM

LOL - Thanks Scott! I can verify that if Scott is able to help me, he ain't gettin' a dime!

**dravesdaniel30** · 09-28-2005, 02:47 PM

This sounds like avery fun class, but would we have to rent equipment or would that be included in the fee?

**Eric_Bryant** · 09-28-2005, 03:12 PM

I provide all equipment. The only thing you may want to purchase would be a glove, which I will discuss in the first class. Doesn't need to be a fencing glove...a leather work glove or batting glove would be fine.

lurk · 10-03-2005, 01:55 PM

this is very interesting indeed, but what if i just wanted to take 2 or 3 classes only?

**Eric_Bryant** · 10-03-2005, 02:15 PM

I'm always up for doing private/semi-private lessons. My base rate is $25/hour for private, $40/hour for semi-private. We would need to arrange a space - there are a few options. First, you could come to Noblesville and we can work in my basement. Second, for my base rate I'm willing to travel up to 20 miles to you, providing you have adequate space, or are willing to provide a space (anything over 20 miles requires some mileage compensation).

I would also have a couple of questions for you:
1 - What is your experience with theatrical fencing?
2 - What are you looking to accomplish in 2-3 lessons?

Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you.

Thanks,
Eric