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International Order of the Sword and Pen
The IOS&P, we are a group of professionals who are united in our dedication and exploration in the study and practice various forms of martial and combative arts, movement practices and the dissemination of our discoveries especially how they apply to stage and film. First formed in 1993 the IOS&P has been producing its flagship event the Paddy Crean Workshop on the international stage for many years now. The coordination of the workshop is geared towards assembling world leaders in the movement and combative arts with a view to share their knowledge, as a result the event is extremely unique. Our uniqueness is expressed in our statement below. We hope to meet you at one of our events in the future.
Mission & Vision Statement The IOSP fosters an international community which shares openly with our fellows in a diverse exploration and exchange of techniques, processes, theories and practices as applied to combat for stage, screen, and the martial arts, both contemporary and historical with open-mindedness, magnanimity and curiosity.
Mission & Vision Statement The IOSP fosters an international community which shares openly with our fellows in a diverse exploration and exchange of techniques, processes, theories and practices as applied to combat for stage, screen, and the martial arts, both contemporary and historical with open-mindedness, magnanimity and curiosity.
Paddy Crean International Stage Combat Workshop
The IOSP holds workshops all over the world, with the marquee event being the Paddy Crean Workshop. For over two decades, "The Paddy" has found its home at The Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada. The Paddy has offered everything from historical fencing, stunt work, military drills, Laban technique and mask work to Zulu stick fighting and Chinese opera. With faculty and participants drawn from over a dozen countries and representing every major national fight organization, The Paddy is a truly unique experience.
If historical martial arts, stunts or stage combat is an area of interest, the Paddy Crean workshop is the place to be. If you would like to attend a workshop check out our website: www.paddycrean.com
If historical martial arts, stunts or stage combat is an area of interest, the Paddy Crean workshop is the place to be. If you would like to attend a workshop check out our website: www.paddycrean.com
Rapier Wit
Welcome to Rapier Wit, Canada's oldest continuous stage combat school and production company. Rapier Wit was founded in Toronto, Canada by Daniel Levinson in 1991, and established its first permanent studio in 1996.
Stage combat training is a must for performers who want to participate fully in today’s physically challenging theatre, film or television. Rapier Wit offers artists the grounding they need to safely and effectively portray simulated violence, strengthen character choices, develop stronger intentions and, ultimately, to tell the story. We encourage our peers in the artistic community to use Rapier Wit as their stage combat resource. We are based in Toronto, Canada, but are happy to work throughout Ontario or wherever we may be needed. If you are looking for a fight instructor, fight director, or choreographer, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Stage combat training is a must for performers who want to participate fully in today’s physically challenging theatre, film or television. Rapier Wit offers artists the grounding they need to safely and effectively portray simulated violence, strengthen character choices, develop stronger intentions and, ultimately, to tell the story. We encourage our peers in the artistic community to use Rapier Wit as their stage combat resource. We are based in Toronto, Canada, but are happy to work throughout Ontario or wherever we may be needed. If you are looking for a fight instructor, fight director, or choreographer, please don't hesitate to contact us!
United Stuntmen's Association
The United Stuntmen's Association annual stunt trainings are intended for those individuals interested in pursuing a career as "stunt performers" or as actors who want to perform his or her own basic stunts. The standard training is not a casual summer camp environment, nor is it a "boot camp". It is a "professional" oriented training facility intended as a means whereby individuals can explore their potential in a demanding occupation which has it's many rewards and at times, physical risks.
I attended Stunt School in 1999 and it was one of the best training experiences I've ever had. I could not recommend it more.
I attended Stunt School in 1999 and it was one of the best training experiences I've ever had. I could not recommend it more.
The Queens Consort
The Queens Consort is a professional early music instrument ensemble in New York City. While they perform in the borough of Manhattan, they consider themselves the first period instrument ensemble based in Queens. The group plays on period instruments and in baroque style. While The Queens Consort performs a wide variety of repertoire spanning many countries and time periods, they have a particular fondness for music of the Venetian baroque.
The Queens Consort's inaugural concerts were held in October of 2015 at both the Third Street Music School in Manhattan and in Jackson Heights, Queens, at St. Mark's Church, a beautiful parish with a keen interest in early music. A Yuletide concert followed in Jackson Heights in December of 2015. Their first operating season will conclude with two concerts in the spring of 2016, both in Manhattan and Queens.
The Queens Consort's inaugural concerts were held in October of 2015 at both the Third Street Music School in Manhattan and in Jackson Heights, Queens, at St. Mark's Church, a beautiful parish with a keen interest in early music. A Yuletide concert followed in Jackson Heights in December of 2015. Their first operating season will conclude with two concerts in the spring of 2016, both in Manhattan and Queens.
The Nature Conservancy
Our vision is to leave a sustainable world for future generations.
Today’s society faces unprecedented challenges. Dwindling natural resources, declining economies, a rapidly changing climate and other threats require that all of us begin working together to reach common solutions.
More than ever before, we must find innovative ways to ensure that nature can continue to provide the food, clean water, energy and other services our growing population depends upon for survival.
Now is a time of opportunity. A time to move conservation from the sidelines of global priorities to the center of the world stage—because human well being depends on a healthy, diverse environment. The Nature Conservancy
Today’s society faces unprecedented challenges. Dwindling natural resources, declining economies, a rapidly changing climate and other threats require that all of us begin working together to reach common solutions.
More than ever before, we must find innovative ways to ensure that nature can continue to provide the food, clean water, energy and other services our growing population depends upon for survival.
Now is a time of opportunity. A time to move conservation from the sidelines of global priorities to the center of the world stage—because human well being depends on a healthy, diverse environment. The Nature Conservancy
