Combat in Acting Course

At Southside Performance Studio, we understand the importance of mastering the art of stage combat for both stage and screen. Our Combat in Acting Course offers students the opportunity to learn and develop the skills necessary to convincingly portray physical conflict in their performances.

About the Course

The Combat in Acting Course is designed for students who have completed our three fundamental courses: the Acting Foundation Course, Stage Acting Course, and Screen Acting Course. Building upon the foundational acting techniques learned in these courses, students will focus specifically on mastering combat skills for stage and screen.

Course Structure

• Rehearsal and Coaching: Throughout the course, students will participate in four rehearsal sessions, each lasting 2 hours. These sessions are scheduled at fixed times for the group of students involved, providing a supportive and focused environment for learning. During rehearsals, students will receive expert coaching and guidance from experienced instructors to develop their combat skills and techniques. Students will work on original scenes incorporating elements of simple physical conflict.

• Optional Filming: In the more advanced combat in acting courses (Level two and three), the students will work towards filming a scene incorporating simple to moderate physical conflicts.
  

Course Goals

• Learn and Develop Combat Skills: Students will learn a variety of combat techniques and manoeuvres specifically tailored for stage and screen performances. Students will gain the knowledge and confidence to execute fight scenes safely and convincingly.

• Effortlessly Act in Combat Scenes: Through intensive rehearsal and practice, students will learn how to seamlessly integrate combat choreography into their performances. They will learn how to react realistically to physical contact and create dynamic and engaging fight scenes that captivate audiences.

• Adaptability: Students will develop the ability to adapt and react in the moment while acting alongside other actors in combat scenes. They will learn how to maintain character integrity and storytelling clarity while executing complex choreography.

• Confidence Building: As students master combat skills and techniques, they will gain confidence in their abilities as performers. They will learn to trust themselves and their scene partners, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in their characters and performances.
  

Course Requirements

This course is exclusively available to students who have completed our three fundamental courses: the Acting Foundation Course, Stage Acting Course, and Screen Acting Course. This ensures that students have a solid understanding of acting fundamentals before delving into the specialised training offered in the Combat in Acting Course.

Fees & Scheduling

This course is offered to students who have completed the three fundamental courses.
The fee for this course is £100-£150 depending on levels.