THE CLAYMORE

The workshop will feature eight 90-minute classes a day, taking place across two different spaces, with each class exploring a different theme.

Students can choose classes based on topic, intensity, or experience level, to curate their own programme.

Evening activities such as Q+A’s, film-screenings and excursions will be on offer, culminating in a mass battle on the final day.

The Claymore gives you the chance to experience Performance in Action in a huge range of ways.

The course is designed so that self-motivated students will benefit most from the training.

Stage Combat is a highly physical activity. Students should have a good level of fitness and be prepared to be active throughout the day. Stage Combat choreography is accessible for all bodies, although students should consider their ability to sustain intensive physical exercise.

Students should be open, honest, generous, respectful, hard-working and willing to work in partnership with others as a collaborator.

• Communicate any access needs in advance
• Dress comfortably in clothes which are suitable for the activity you are taking part in
• Bring a notepad and pen/pencil to make notes
• Please bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during your class and snacks to keep energy high
• Bring protective clothing – gloves at a minimum, knee or elbow pads if you use them

Comfortable hard-wearing gloves with grip – these can be leather, or cotton as long as they have some kind of rubberized grip. Gardening gloves are common and readily accessible. Best to go breathable and lightweight.

Summer Accommodation

We are pleased to welcome students from across the world to our Summer Schools. Our course fees do not include accommodation or food, and these should be organised by the student. Our campus is located in Glasgow city centre, and you can find the addresses below.

We recommend Base Glasgow, as purpose-built accommodation for Conservatoire students, with Rehearsal Rooms, Practice spaces and Dance Studios. Base Glasgow is perfectly suited for our summer school students; both safe and secure, with 24/7 staff presence and only 3 mins walk from our main Renfrew Street building, keeping travel costs to a minimum.

Classic En-Suite rooms come with a 3/4 bed, en-suite bathroom, ample storage, mirror, study desk and chair. The shared area includes a spacious lounge and kitchen area.

Please note that Short Courses staff are not affiliated with BASE or on site outwith the summer school teaching hours, and therefore cannot take responsibility for students outside of these hours.

For more information about booking accommodation at BASE Glasgow you can contact them directly via website BASE – Student Accommodation in Glasgow or email baseglasgow@herestudents.com.

Alternatively, there are plenty of hotels, hostels, and b’n’b options available. We are located close to transport links should you wish to stay outside the city centre. If you are travelling to Glasgow for a course, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance that covers course fees, travel, accommodation, and cancellations due to COVID-19 – as RCS will not refund in this circumstance. You can view the Cancellations and Refund policy for full information.

For students under 18 years old, we strongly advise travelling with a responsible adult should any emergency situations arise during class. Students are only monitored by staff during class times.

Renfrew Street Campus: 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
Wallace Studios Campus: 210 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G4 9RR