Fire & Ice Movement Arts

06/11/2026

Come learn Sword & Shield from me in a 3-week intensive certification course through the Society of American Fight Directors as I bring Fire & Ice Movement Arts back up to Chesapeake Shakespeare Company Education Program! Running June 22-test on July 13 (not running every day; don’t worry!) with 7-10pm weeknights and 11am-2pm weekends. Sign up today!

⚔️ Sharpen your stage combat skills in our Sword & Shield Intensive with Certified Teacher Jonathan Ezra Rubin.
Train in one of theatrical combat's most exciting disciplines while building technique, safety, and storytelling skills. Students may also test for recognition through the Society of American Fight Directors (additional SAFD adjudication fee applies).
COURSE BEGINS JUNE 22! Learn more and register at ChesShakes.com/Sword-Shield

05/29/2026

The staff is pumped, the swords are shined, and the Mid-Atlantic Melee 2026 schedule is LIVE! Join us *next weekend* - June 6-7, 2026 - for the Mid-Atlantic Melee!

Register today and check out the schedule at MidAtlanticMelee.com

The Class Schedule for the Mid-Atlantic Melee is LIVE!

Join us for 43 different classes taught by industry leaders from around the country (and world)! If you haven't gotten your ticket, REGISTER TODAY!
We'll see you in ONE WEEK!

https://www.midatlanticmelee.com/schedule26

02/26/2026

2 more days to fill out your staff applications for the Mid-Atlantic Melee, Allegheny Alley Fight, or both in the same application! Don't miss out on these awesome workshop opportunities!

01/14/2026

Current Intimacy Directors and those interested in learning more about how to choreograph intimacy, this workshop is for you! Intimacy Professionals Education Collective is coming to the Silver Spring Black Box in partnership with Fire & Ice Movement Arts to bring you 3 days of learning and practicing the art of choreographing!

February 20-22, 2026. Sliding scale pricing means you can choose the financial investment that fits your bank account.

Come learn from Jessica Erin Bennett and Nicole Perry, with assistance from me!

IPECintimacy.com for details and to register!

01/09/2026

A reminder that the 2026 Fight Director Training Workshop cohort applications are due this Sunday, January 11th, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern. Level up your fight direction this March!

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.fightdirectortrainingworkshop.com

Please reach out with any questions you have!

A reminder that the 2026 Fight Director Training Workshop cohort applications are due January 11th, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern.

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.fightdirectortrainingworkshop.com

Please reach out with any questions you have!

12/31/2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!

With the recognition of how busy this time of year is for folks given the holiday season, the Fight Director Training Workshop is extending our application deadline by 10 days!

*Applications are now due by 11:59pm on 1/11/26!*

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for dedicated fight direction training to add tools to your toolkit and lab-style choreographic opportunities throughout the weekend.

The workshop will take place at the Silver Spring Black Box, just north of Washington, DC from 3/5/26-3/9/26.

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.fightdirectortrainingworkshop.com

Were you looking for more information but missed our information session last weekend? Please contact us at [email protected] for a copy of the recording or to ask any questions you may have!

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
With the recognition of how busy this time of year is for folks given the holiday season, the Fight Director Training Workshop is extending our application deadline by 10 days!

*Applications are now due by 11:59pm on 1/11/26!*

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for dedicated fight direction training to add tools to your toolkit and lab-style choreographic opportunities throughout the weekend.

The workshop will take place at the Silver Spring Black Box, just north of Washington, DC from 3/5/26-3/9/26.

For more information and to apply, please visit: www.fightdirectortrainingworkshop.com

Were you looking for more information but missed our information session last weekend? Please contact us at [email protected] for a copy of the recording or to ask any questions you may have!

12/23/2025

This Saturday at 2pm, we’re going to be chatting about the 2026 Fight Director Training Workshop! Come check it out and learn more about this unique workshop offering designed to help you grow as a choreographer!

This Saturday, the FDTW coordinators are hosting an info session for anybody interested in applying to or learning more about the 2026 Fight Director Training Workshop. With students from previous years along with 2026 staff, this is a great opportunity to ask questions and discuss your wants and needs as a fight choreographer.

What experience do I need to attend?
What do the workshop days feel like?
How will this benefit me?

The live video session will be held on December 27th, 2pm Eastern. If you're interested in attending, send us a message to receive an invitation!

12/19/2025

Check it out! In-person theatrical intimacy training through Intimacy Professionals Education Collective (in collaboration with Fire & Ice Movement Arts) at the Silver Spring Black Box, coming to you for 3 days this February!

Sliding scale pricing with actual choreography training taught by expert intimacy professionals. Do not miss your on this opportunity to level up your intimacy direction toolbelt!

12/11/2025

Congratulations to my Unarmed Skills Proficiency Test students who all passed their test on Tuesday, with 9/16 passing with recommendation! Thank you so much to Chuck Coyl for coming to adjudicate, and to Bess Kaye and Kara Turner for your excellent-as-always assisting! And of course, thank you to Flying V for partnering with me to co-host this certification class!