Thursday, September 23, 2021

Movie Stunts - Class Description

Do you love movies?  Have you ever wondered how fight choreographers get a job as a fight choreographer?  Have you ever wondered what a stunt coordinator, or a stunt person does?  Ms. Elle has compiled 20+ years as a Filmmaker, Martial Artist, Actress, and Stunt Woman in a semester based class/curriculum. 


Ms. Elle in her own words: I love the challenge, the limitations, and the ability to rely on 20+ years of training in a Martial Arts Movement Discipline and working in the Entertainment Industry. I have compiled my experiences into a curriculum that I developed in 2016 - and have successfully taught nearly 100 students how to write, shoot, choreograph, perform, and edit their short action films.
It brings me a lot of joy to see students create amazing sequences, learn how to minimize risk, overcome creative differences, and learn tons of new skills by working on a collaborative project, and making lot's of new friends. My "Movie Stunts" Class is a semester based focus, and by the end of the semester - you will have written, directed, produced, starred in, and choreographed an action short film. I hope you'll join me on this exciting adventure!

Some of my work:



Some fun stuff to watch (and make)! Let's smash some faces :D









Monday, February 8, 2021

Movie Ranch Membership

We help independent creators get their film, tv show, web series, music video, proof of concept, and/or short film made!

Join our EXCLUSIVE Movie Ranch Membership

Starts at $139/Month

Membership Includes:

  • 7 days bunkhouse and/or condo lodging for cast and crew (up to 6 people)
  • 7 days soundstage use to build your set or use as a rehearsal space
  • Production Insurance 
  • 1 year window to film
  • 7 day production window
We have partnered with properties, individuals, and businesses that serve as amazing spaces to shoot your genre film or content.  Need an Army of Ninjas? Horses? Caves? Grocery Store? Office Space? Wedding Venue? Perhaps some Tanks?

We got you.

We curate spaces that offer free or low cost film permitting, amenities, and bring business to incredible off grid properties who desire visibility.  Currently serving California and Nevada only.

Plus - Co-Work/make your film with a full scale production team that know locations and has everything you need to get your project made. 

* Application required as spots are limited 
* Production must complete their reservation window within 12 months (serious filmmakers only) Your reservation does not roll over to the following year. Rescheduling productions must be done 30 days advance written notice or an additional fee of $400 will apply to the production.































2021 Retreats

 










Past Retreats










Full Service Film and Stage Production

We offer Full Service Film and Stage Production!  Our team has over 20+ years in the entertainment industry.  Our work is done in house and with our collaborative partners.

Our Current Offerings:

Pro Team

Professional Circus Troupe

Film Production

SFX

Photography

Videography


Our Current Projects:

"The Ninja Bunch" A Kung Fu Musical!

"The Great Pause"


TEXT or CALL

916-759-1468

parkourandperformingarts@gmail.com

freeflowacademy@gmail.com


Collaborative Partners:

























Book our Pro Team & Professional Circus Troupe

 Looking for the most compelling entertainment you can find?  

Book us!  

We offer full service/scale Stage and Film Production:

We provide top tier level entertainment for your film and media projects, private events, trade shows, school assemblies, conferences, retreats, festivals, and more!  Just ask, we've done it.

Our professionals and riggers have 20+ years in stage and film production.  Safety is our number one priority!  

Text or Call

916-759-1468

freeflowacademy@gmail.com

parkourandperformingarts@gmail.com





















Monday, March 30, 2020

Movement Library

The following library contains movements and reference links that are in-house produced by The Parkour & Performing Arts Center or selectively curated content from the public domain. Please continue checking back as we add content daily.


Photo By Michael Poole
Athletes - Chris Alexander, Joe Unruh, Corey Romines, Nathan Doan
Parkour
Warm Up Movements:


Skills:
Shoulder Rolls - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvtZTQUzJ9Q&t=39s (Ukemi application)


Dash Vault Progression Tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xSIgi9ZjQ8


Conditioning Drills:
Pull Ups -  
Sprints -  
Tuck Jumps - 
Hollow Body Holds - 
Lemon Squeezes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OYOyE_QbU0

Stretches:

Butterfly Stretch - (In this Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUBuJKE9kBk
Squat Sways - (In this Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUBuJKE9kBk
Straddle Stretches - (In this Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUBuJKE9kBk
Pike Stretch - (In this Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUBuJKE9kBk
Quad Stretch - (In this Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUBuJKE9kBk
Shaping Hamstring Stretch - (In this Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUBuJKE9kBk
Photo by Steve Batz
Athletes - Lon Beyer & Elle Beyer


Photo by Michael Poole
Athletes - Elle Beyer & Colton Fuller



Kung Fu & Self Defense


Warm Up Movements:
Arm Rotations - 
Hip Rotations - 
Arm/Chest Dynamic Stretches - 
Knee Rotations - 
Angle/Wrist/Elbow Rotations - 
Jumping Jacks - (In this video)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PHe_8BLzzs
Picking up Leaves - 


Line Drills:
Stretch Kicks - 
Outside Crescent Kick - 
Inside Crescent Kick - 
Side Kick - 
Sparrow Kick - 
Crane Kick - 
Tornado Kick - 
Jump Flying Side Kick - 
Handstands - 


Striking Skills (Hands):


Striking Skills (Legs)


Blocks/Covers


Escapes
Escape from Attack’s from Behind - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOCbzdJMqSA


Other Skills


Conditioning Drills:
Push Ups - 
Supported Pushups - 
Leg Lifts - 
V-ups - 
Squats - 
Pull Ups - 
Sprints - 
Tuck Jumps - 
Hollow Body Holds - 
Leg Lifts - (In this Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PHe_8BLzzs
Plank to Push Up Position - (In this Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PHe_8BLzzs

Calf Raises - (In this Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PHe_8BLzzs


Self Defense Principles:


Photo by Steve Batz
Athlete - Elle Beyer



Weapons & Choreography


Primitive Weapons using Household Items - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Irb7hbIHdL4&t=213s




Photo by Michael Poole
Athlete - Jess Waters


Aerial Silks
Warmup Movements


Postures from the Knot
Skywalk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4RDlK_8tAs

Entries
Hip Key - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNUguFnczBw
Split Entry to Knee Tangle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB64wnqnAeA

Skills from Basic Climb
Hip Swivels - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmkZR5Hfgpc

Skills from Military Climb
Hip Key from Military Climb - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sV0l6czyck
Rolling Russian Climb - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHQuY_0-1OQ

Skills from the Single Footlock
Standing Hip Lean - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6bY_h5rX3A
Music Box - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOmdQIMazig

Intermediate Skills from Basic Climb
Wheel Down - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XopcEk6rfPo&t=1s
Back Balance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMmZzm98jKM

Intermediate Skills from Double Footlock
Split Roll to Butterfly - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHQuY_0-1OQ
Eagle Drop to Split - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHQuY_0-1OQ
Gypsy Roll to Butterfly - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BP7i7NodgEM
Front Flip Splits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2W-Yl2uMhk

Intermediate Skills from the Hip Key
Elsie Drop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sV0l6czyck

Intermediate Skills from Strong Hold
Double Scorpion Drop - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHQuY_0-1OQ

Other Intermediate Skills
Scorpion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBM9oE2Enjc





Dynamic Movement






Photo by Michael Poole
Athlete - Josh Waters

Tumbling








Photo by Mark Behren's
Athletes - Tyler Chang & Sarah Cabigas


Stunt & Film







Photo by Michael Poole
Athletes - Joe Unruh, Jared Huber, Nathan Doan



Other References


Power Swipe into Forward Roll - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II5Fqobh4Es