Apprentice An individual currently engaged in a training process directed towards becoming an Instructor of Theatrical Combat. Such training may include working as an assistant to a Dueling Arts International Senior Instructor in order to observe, develop and refine their teaching techniques and skills, and/or taking additional classes as a student in order to further refine and develop their techniques in the primary disciplines of theatrical combat, or fulfill other areas of recommended study. These may include, among others, acting or directing classes, training in supportive movement disciplines, vocal technique, etc. Though not always required apprenticeships are viewed by Dueling Arts International as the recommended path to intensely study the Art of Theatrical Combat and are highly encouraged and available for aspiring Teachers. Apprenticeships for teaching shall occur under the supervision of a Dueling Art Senior Instructor. Eligible candidates interested in pursuing an apprenticeship must first submit an application to the Dueling Arts Governing Body.
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An individual who has undergone training, via either a Dueling Arts International apprenticeship directed towards being an instructor of Theatrical Combat, and/or by attending a Dueling Arts International Teacher’s Symposium, and teaches on a regular basis. Associate Instructors are qualified to teach Dueling Arts Level One Training Courses as defined by the Dueling Arts International curriculum.
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An individual who has undergone additional training beyond that of an Associate Instructor via either an apprenticeship and/or assistantship, and/or participating in equally qualified workshops directed towards being an instructor of stage combat, and teaches on a regular and continual basis. Full Instructors are qualified to teach both Level One and Level Two Training Courses as defined by the Dueling Arts International curriculum.
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An individual who has undergone continued and further training directed towards being an instructor of Theatrical Combat beyond that of a Full Instructor and has made teaching theatrical combat a primary component of their career. Additionally they have been a Full Instructor, or similarly recognized instructor by another organization for a minimum of five years, and has a minimum of ten years teaching experience. Furthermore, they have demonstrated through their work and experience the highest level of expertise enabling them to teach at all levels of training, including Levels One, Two and Three, and Advanced Performance workshops as defined by Dueling Arts International Curriculum. Senior Instructors are the primary Instructors at the Dueling Arts International Level Three (Advanced) Workshops, Fight Director Workshops, and Teacher Symposiums.
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Any individual who has fulfilled all of the requirements of, and has been a Senior Instructor for five years and has made teaching the Art of Theatrical Combat a primary component of their career for at least fifteen years. The title of Master Teacher is intended to acknowledge dedication, continued growth and expertise as an Instructor of Theatrical Combat over an extended period of time.
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Any individual recognized by Dueling Arts International as an Instructor shall assume their own responsibility for their actions, teaching choices, and liability thereof. Dueling Arts International assumes no liability for the actions and decisions of Recognized Instructors thereof.