Current Workshops

New Year’s Winter Workshop In New Orleans

December 27, 2022, to January 2nd, 2023

Three Different Training Opportunities

*see below for scholarship opportunities*

This seven-day intensive workshop will take place on the campus of Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana from Tuesday Dec. 27th, 2022 to Monday January 2nd, 2023. Participants should plan to arrive in New Orleans no later than Monday December 26th and depart later in the afternoon or evening of Monday January 2nd. Shared Room Housing is available from Monday December 26th to Monday January 2nd. Daily training will be from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm daily with two additional evenings providing Master Classes. The workshop offers three separate training tracks.

TRACK ONE – INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOP – This workshop will act as an introduction for beginners as well as serve as a review for Theatrical Combatants who may have previous training in Dueling Arts 6 primary disciplines of Unarmed Combat, Quarterstaff, Medieval Broadsword, Rapier & Dagger of the Renaissance, The Transitional Single Rapier and The Restoration Smallsword.

TRACK TWO – LEVEL II – This track will provide in depth Level II Training and Optional Skills Test and Adjudication in Contemporary Dramatic Violence, Medieval Broadsword and Rapier and Dagger.

MASTERS TRACK – This training track will provide training in Methods and Application of the Chinese Disciplines of Spear, Broadsword and T’ai Chi Sword!   

INSTRUCTORS:

The Primary Instructors for this year’s winter workshop are Gregory Hoffman, Founder, Master Instructor and Fight Director for Dueling Arts International; Dave Maier, Senior Instructor and Master Fight Director for Dueling Arts International; and Nick Logue, Senior Instructor with Dueling Arts International.

WORKSHOP TUITION and FEES:  

  • The Training Fees for both the Introductory Workshop and the Master’s Track is $675.00
  • The Training Fee for Level Two is $700.00.
  • Shared Housing Fees are $400 for all participants.

Though late Registration may be possible the Deadline for Registration w/ Housing is Dec. 1st, 2022.

Space in each workshop will be limited so do plan to Register Early to Guarantee your spot!!

Please note that all workshop participants will be required to be fully Vaccinated for Covid 19 and abide by any Covid Testing and other Safety Protocols that Dueling Arts may required.

For Further Information and/or To Register please contact Bart Williams at workshops@duelingarts.com.

 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION: 

There are 3 scholarship opportunities this year:
Dueling Arts International Merit Scholarship
*this scholarship covers the cost of tuition*
This scholarship is awarded to a student who shows outstanding potential as a Theatrical Combatant and that exemplifies the qualities of generosity, open-mindedness and positivity. The ideal candidate is a person that will not only benefit from the training but will contribute to the DAI community for years to come. Candidates may be nominated via a letter of recommendation written by any member of the DAI community on behalf of the applicant, to be submitted to vicepres@duelingarts.com by November 20, 2022.
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President’s Scholarship
*this scholarship covers the cost of tuition*
This scholarship is awarded to a continuing DAI student that demonstrates a desire to pursue further training with DAI, but does not have the financial means to attend the workshop. The ideal candidate would exemplify the qualities of generosity, open-mindedness and positivity, as well as can demonstrate a financial need. (This scholarship is made possible by a generous contribution from past DAI presidents.)
Requirements:
1) Instructor Recommendation:
· Please tell us who your candidate is and what specific participation in a DAI workshop, academic program or production lead them to you.
· Which scholarship they are applying for.
· What qualities or needs makes them a candidate for consideration?
· The committee is seeking students that you actually know through instruction or related arts, so please do not simply post on social media. The committee will only accept applications from students you have personally taught or directed.
2.) Student Candidate Application:
· Please compose a brief (500 words or so) but coherent explanation for your scholarship application.
· Include your experience with Dueling Arts International, your referring instructor, and your area of the artistic pursuit.
· Share with the committee why you are an ideal candidate for the Winter Workshop, and how you see your contribution to theatrical combat and Dueling Arts International.
· This scholarship will be awarded to the applicants whose submission best addresses not only why they need it, but also what they hope to gain from attending this workshop. Take time to think through and refine your submission for this application. Treat this as you would any other application for financial aid, college, or work; submissions with egregious grammatical and spelling errors will not be considered.
3.) Your emails should be submitted to pres@duelingarts.com and are due November 20, 2022.
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Founders Scholarship
is awarded by and through Gregory Hoffman. This scholarship is specially awarded to those who have completed certification at Level 1 for all weapon disciplines and are on a trajectory toward being a teacher. If this applies to you, you can contact him directly about directions and specifications about the application process at gregory@duelingarts.com.

Level II Teachers Workshop

January 3rd to January 7th, 2023

at Tulane University, New Orleans

Produced by True Edge Entertainment this workshop will examine practical training methods and information applicable for teaching Dueling Arts Level Two Theatrical Combat Classes. It is designed for current Dueling Arts Associate Instructors working towards recognition as a Full Instructor and currently recognized Full Instructors looking to review and/or further develop their teaching methodology. Full Instructors may teach skills test classes for both Dueling Arts Level One and Level Two Curriculums. Gregory Hoffman, Founder and a Master Instructor with Dueling Arts International will be the Primary Instructor for the Workshop and ongoing mentor thereafter.

This five-day intensive workshop will take place at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana from Tuesday January 3rd to Saturday January 8th, 2022. Training will be from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily with 2 or 3 additional evening discussions to be determined. Workshop participants should plan to arrive in New Orleans no later than Monday January 2nd and depart Sunday Jan. 8th. Shared Room Hotel Housing is available from Monday January 2nd to Sunday morning January 8th.

Workshop Tuition is $625.00 and shared room Housing Costs of $350.00. Tuition includes continued mentoring and any further Private Training with Gregory Hoffman as deemed appropriate. A non- refundable deposit of $200.00 shall be due immediately upon notice of acceptance on November 6th, 2022, with the balance of tuition and all housing costs by December 1st, 2022.

The Workshop will be limited to the 8 most qualified candidates. If there are significantly more than 8 qualified candidates’ efforts will be made to schedule another like workshop at the earliest opportunity. Though Dueling Arts recommends this workshop for all Aspiring Full Instructors participation in this workshop does not guarantee recognition as a Full Instructor.

Applications are due on Sunday, November 6th, 2022 and should include:

1) Letter of Intent and Purpose
2) Complete resume of all education, training, and teaching in theatre, theatrical combat and any related movement arts.

Applications should be e-mailed to Gregory Hoffman at gregory@duelingarts.com.
For more information and/or questions write Gregory at the above e-mail or call 310.614.3835.

View an archive of past workshops here.

Jan. 3, 2023 - Jan. 7, 2023
  New Orleans, LA on the campus of Tulane University
Level II Teachers Workshop
Produced by True Edge Entertainment this workshop will examine practical training methods and information applicable for teaching Dueling Arts Level Two Theatrical Combat Classes. It is designed for current Dueling Arts Associate Instructors working towards recognition as a Full Instructor and currently recognized Full Instructors looking to review and/or further…
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Dec. 27, 2022 - Jan. 2, 2023
  New Orleans, LA on the campus of Tulane University
New Year’s Winter Workshop In New Orleans 22-23
This seven-day intensive workshop will take place on the campus of Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana from Tuesday Dec. 27th, 2022 to Monday January 2nd, 2023. Participants should plan to arrive in New Orleans no later than Monday December 26th and depart later in the afternoon or evening of Monday…
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