Hello all, here just to inform those interested that there are weapons classes being held @ the Carolina Ballet Theater every sunday from 8-10 pm.

The instructor is Jeff Jones, who is a certified SAFD stage combat fight instructor.He is actually one of the very few SAFD instructors in the South East. He choreographes fights for theater and film, and for those who just want to know 'how to' use weapons (armed & unarmed). And if you fill out the questionnaire below, you can get the first class for free so you can give it a try before you buy ;-) Classes are only $20 a class. I just came back from one, and it was really cool. The training was one-on-one and very hands on.

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In an effort to provide better classes, I am trying to get a feel for the obstacles that prevent people who have expressed interest in stage combat training from being able to attend. Please take a few moments to answer the following questions, then look for an email announcing a revised approach to stage combat classes in the area. (The simplest way to fill it out is select it all, hit reply, then delete the lines that don't apply, leaving only the answers you want.)

In appreciation of your taking the time to fill this out, I will happily give all who respond a $20 credit toward future classes. Please also forward this email to any friends or colleagues that may be interested.

Thank you for your time and interest.
Jeff A.R. Jones
SAFD Fight Director
SAFD Certified Teacher

What is your name?

What is your age?

What is your stage combat interest?
Professional actor
Non-professional actor
Renaissance faires
Choreography
Movement and centering
Highly enjoyable hobby

What weapon(s) would you most like to learn (please rank)?
Unarmed
Single sword
Rapier & dagger
Knife
Broadsword
Quarterstaff
Smallsword
Sword & shield
Other:

Do you want to test your skills with the Society of American Fight Directors?
Yes
No

How long would the ideal stage combat class meet?
1.5 hours
2 hours
3 hours
4hours
All day with a break, but just for a topic specific class

On what day(s)/time(s) would the ideal stage combat class meet?[b]
Monday evening
Tuesday evening
Wednesday evening
Thursday evening
Friday evening
Saturday morning
Saturday afternoon
Saturday evening
Sunday morning
Sunday afternoon
Sunday evening

[b]For a weekday class, what time would be best?
6:30p
7:00p
7:30p
8:00p
8:30p

For a weekend class, what time would be best?
10:00a
11:00a
12:00p
1:00p
2:00p
3:00p
4:00p
5:00p
6:00p
7:00p
8:00p

How often would the ideal stage combat class meet?
More than twice a week
Twice a week
Once a week
Twice a month
Once a month
Twice a week, but in limited, topic-specific segments (ie 3 weeks of broadsword followed by a break)
Once a week, but in limited, topic-specific segments

How much are you willing to pay for stage combat?
$20 per class
$25 per class
$30 per class
$35 per class
$50 per 2 week topic specific workshop
$100 per 3 week topic specific workshop
The sky's the limit
Barter useful skills
Other:

What is your greatest conflict with stage combat classes?
Other theatre rehearsals
Driving distance
Work
School
Other:

reply to this email address; jarjones@nc.rr.com



[Edited on June 29, 2008 at 11:01 PM. Reason : .]

6/29/2008 11:30:52 PM

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6/30/2008 8:22:16 AM