Rapier! Rapier & Dagger! Rapier and… Cloak?!?
A prominent weapon of the Renaissance, the rapier was a versatile weapon all on it’s own. However, by fashion or necessity, it was rarely unaccompanied…
This 6-week track will explore the use of the rapier in stage and screen combat. From there we’ll introduce it’s most common counterparts, such as the dagger and the cloak. Classes will include an introduction to each of theses elements and exploring their application through choreography.
Here are a few notes and instructions about entering the space:
- There is a buzzer located next to the front door when you arrive. Buzz 201 to be let in.
- Please make sure no one else is admitted when entering and exiting. You may contact us (instead of buzzing the number) if you need assistance.
- Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of class, as there is a class in the space before us.
- When you enter the studio, you must remove your street shoes (there are shelves for storage by the door).
- The space has changing rooms where you will be able to get ready, store your belongings and stretch. Please walk along the wooden floor to get there.
- For training we must wear clean, indoor only shoes on the mats. These should be flat soled if possible and can not be black soled shoes. It will be fine if you need to work in socks or bare feet for the first week or two while you get these shoes.
