British Academy of Dramatic Combat
| Abbreviation | BADC |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Society of British Fight Directors |
| Formation | 1969 |
| Type | Academy |
| Purpose | British organisation that provides training in stage combat and certifies Actor Combatants, Dramatic Combat Teachers and Examiners |
| Location |
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Key people | Master At Arms
Senior Teachers
Certified Teachers
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| Website | badc.org.uk |
The British Academy of Dramatic Combat (BADC) is an organisation that provides training in stage combat and certifies Actor Combatants, Dramatic Combat Teachers and Examiners.[1] --[find external reference re BADC as an entity overall]
History
In February 1969, Henry Marshall, Master at Arms of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, and William Hobbs (choreographer), who was then the Fight Director at the Royal National Theatre, convened a meeting of professionals who regularly engaged in directing fights in the British theatre, as well as people who regularly taught at drama schools that offered dramatic combat. The result of this meeting was the formation of a body of practitioners dedicated to the development of Dramatic Combat as a professional discipline, called the Society of British Fight Directors (SBFD).[2]
The founding members of that small society were: Henry Marshall; William_Hobbs_(choreographer); Charles Alexis; B. H. Barry; John Barton; Roy Goodall; John Greenwood; Ian McKay; Bryan Mosley; Derek Ware (actor); Arthur Wise[3];Philip Anthony; Patrick Crean; Hans Mater and John Waller (fight director).[4]
--[may have to remove this whole section as it counts as 'external links'?] The SBFD became an inspiration and model leading to the formation of other international Dramatic Combat societies, including the following:
- The Society of American Fight Directors[5]
- Fight Directors Canada Fight Directors Canada
- The Nordic Stage Fight Society (membership includes Sweden, Norway and Denmark)
- The New Zealand Stage Combat Society
- The Society of Australian Fight Directors Inc.
In 1996, 27 years after the foundation of the Society of British Fight Directors, the society voted to change its name to The British Academy of Dramatic Combat (BADC). The BADC was concerned with establishing clear, rigorous and relevant qualifications assessed according to industry-standard criteria, and emerged as a leading body within the performing arts and entertainment industry for the provision of professional Dramatic Combat training. --[need a reference to cite here - something historical that isn't Boushey's book?]
Today
The BADC has developed structured training schemes which allow progression within the academy from basic Actor Combatant to Advanced level, from Apprentice Teacher to Master At Arms as well as the assessment and training of Examiners.[6]
--[this section feels relevant as it ties us into many established institutions; I guess the links don't actually prove that association though, unless I can find a page for a teacher at each school?] BADC Teachers work in many recognised Drama schools and universities of the arts, including: Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, East 15 Acting School, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Arts Educational Schools, Bristol Old Vic, Rose Bruford College, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Florida State University, Oxford School of Drama, Cygnet Theatre (Exeter), Met Film School, Identity School of Acting, Leeds Conservatoire, and The Mill School of Performance.
--[May need to rephrase this to avoid being seen as promotional: more a general link between this academy and other professional skills that many of our members have / are developing] Many BADC members are pioneers of the art of dramatic combat and champion its importance in modern media. The BADC is a modern organisation recognising many dramatic combat related disciplines for Theatre, Film, TV and Motion Capture, for example Intimacy Directing.[7][8]
Certifications
Certified Fight Teachers provide Actor Combatant training either at institutions such as drama school and universities or through their own companies. Three times a year the BADC also runs a one-day workshop for its membership. Upcoming workshops and courses can be found on the BADC website.
All individual BADC weapon certifications are valid for 4 years.
Foundation Level
The Foundation level training course is an introduction to Dramatic Combat as a performance discipline, and is run just like any other BADC level except that no exam takes place. The Foundation certification comprises two weapon systems: one armed and one unarmed (mandatory).[9]
Standard Level
The Standard level training course is the fundamental building block of all Dramatic Combat training and represents the industry standard level of training expected of professional actors. The Standard certification comprises two weapon systems: one armed and one unarmed (mandatory). These weapon systems can be taken separately or as one examination.[10]
Further Level
Intermediate
Once a student has achieved Distinctions in two Further Level weapon systems they are classified as an Intermediate BADC Actor Combatant.
Advanced
Once a student has achieved Distinctions in four Further Level weapon systems (one of which must be Advanced Unarmed) they are classified as an Advanced BADC Actor Combatant.[11]
References
- ↑ "The British Academy of Dramatic Combat: About". 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- ↑ Boushey, David L. (2021). "Jolly Old England". Lessons From The Maestro. New York: Routledge. ISBN 978-0-367-63772-9. Search this book on
- ↑ Wise, A (1971). The History and Art of Personal Combat. Hugh Evelyn Ltd. ISBN 978-0238789465. Search this book on
- ↑ Boushey, David L. (2021). "Jolly Old England". Lessons From The Maestro. New York: Routledge. p. 16. ISBN 978-0-367-63772-9. Search this book on
- ↑ Boushey, David L. (2021). Lessons From The Maestro. New York: Routledge. p. 16. ISBN 978-0-367-63772-9.
This organization eventually became my model when founding the Society of American Fight Directors in 1977.
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- ↑ "The British Academy of Dramatic Combat: Qualifications". 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- ↑ Capelle, Laura (2022-04-13). "Bringing Consent to Ballet, One Intimacy Workshop at a Time". Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- ↑ "The Scandal at Mayerling to have world premiere in Glasgow". 2022-03-02. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- ↑ "The British Academy of Dramatic Combat: Foundation". 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- ↑ "The British Academy of Dramatic Combat: Standard". 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
- ↑ "The British Academy of Dramatic Combat: Advanced". 2022. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
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