Teacher Training Workshop (Part I of II)

Postponed to 2027. Stay Tuned for Updates!

This program is designed to be the ideal stepping stone for experienced theatrical actor combatants interested in becoming certified Associate Instructors with Dueling Arts International. DAI’s stage combat pedagogy focuses on balancing discipline, technique, and story to provide in-depth training to theatrical combatants in the disciplines of Unarmed Combat, Quarterstaff, Medieval Broadsword, Renaissance Rapier & Dagger, Transitional Single Rapier, and Restoration Small Sword. In this training, cohort members will hone their technical skills in all weapons, learn DAI’s discipline-specific curricula and training paradigms, and develop their own unique voice as a teacher and mentor.

IMPORTANT! This workshop will take place in two parts, to include the initial 3-week training, as well as a later 1-week capstone intensive.

TOPICS (AMONG OTHERS) TO BE COVERED INCLUDE:

• Curriculum Development for Independent Workshops
• Curriculum Development for High Schools, Colleges and Universities
• Review of Appropriate Terminology for the Teaching of Theatrical Combat
• Review of Correct Techniques for The Primary Disciplines of Theatrical Combat
• Review of Relevant Historical Information for the Teaching of Theatrical Combat Strategies
• Methods for Teaching the Primary Disciplines of Theatrical Combat Strategies
• Methods for Coaching the Physical Action Theatrical Combat Scenes Strategies
• Methods for Coaching Dramatic Content of Theatrical Combat Scenes Strategies
• Methods of Building and Choreographing Training
• Test Fights Review of Objectives for Training and Testing Processes in Theatrical Combat

The dail workshop schedule will run from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily with some evening seminars.

WORKSHOP TUITION and FEES:

Cost: $3,900.00*

The total and inclusive fee for the Workshop is $3,900.00. This includes the following:

• $500 non-refundable deposit
• Part I Introductory Workshop (3-weeks): 130+ hrs of personalized training in technique, curriculum, and classroom management with a 2:1 student-to-teacher ratio
• 3 weeks of housing during Part I
• Part II Capstone Intensive (1-week): 40+ hrs reviewing pedagogy, body logic, and skills test construction with a 3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (housing NOT included)

Please Note: Payment plans are possible and considered on a case by case basis. Scholarships may also be available. For questions, please reach out to Kris Kuss at the email listed below.

APPLICATION

To apply for the workshop you will be asked to provide the following via a virtual form:

1. A list of any higher education degree(s) you have completed along with the institution from which the degree(s) were received. If you are currently enrolled in a higher education program, please include the anticipated date of completion.
2. A list of your previous training experience and/or certifications with Dueling Arts International. Be sure to include the year of each workshop taken, the designations listed on certificates earned, and the date of expiration of each certificate received.
3.  Contact information for 2-3 individuals who can provide references regarding your previous stage combat training and/or prior teaching experience. At least one reference must come from a DAI instructor with whom you have previously worked.
4. You may also include up to 4 files (limit size 10 mb each) containing any additional supporting materials of your choice. Recommended materials include: certificates of completed stage combat trainings, links to your acting/combat reel, etc.

Link to Application