Photographer: Simon Barnes
Dan has used stage combat in performances since high school (and has played with swords since a very young age). In that time he has gained a great deal experience in direction, instruction, choreography and performance.
Blogged on 19/11/12:
Currently co-ordinating fights on short films 'Drake' and 'The 4th Dagger'. 'Santa's Blotto' starring Brian Blessed and co-ordinated by Dan was recently screened at the London Film Festival
Currently co-ordinating fights on short films 'Drake' and 'The 4th Dagger'. 'Santa's Blotto' starring Brian Blessed and co-ordinated by Dan was recently screened at the London Film Festival
| Artists' website: www.danstyles.co.uk | Independent Drama - dramatic action specialists |
| Height: | 6ft (1.83m) |
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| Weight: | 12.5st (79kg) |
| Playing age: | 25-35 |
| Build: | Medium |
| Hair Colour: | Dark Brown |
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| Hair Length: | Short |
| Facial Hair: | Clean Shaven |
| Skin Colour: | Caucasian |
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| Eye Colour: | Blue |
| CRB Checked: | Enhanced |
Feature Film
Motion Capture
Musical Theatre
Short Film
Street Theatre
Television
Theatre
Web Media
Teaching
Other
Feature Film, 2012, Jimmy/Gangster1, CANDLE TO WATER, Blind Pictures Ltd, Nihat Seven
Feature Film, 2012, Scott & Assistant Fight Co-ordinator, HARRIGAN, Tall Tree Pictures, Vincent Woods
Feature Film, 2012, Special Action Performer, MALEFICENT, Walt Disney Pictures, Robert Stromberg
Feature Film, 2012, Fight Performer, THOR 2, Marvel Studios, Alan Taylor
Feature Film, 2012, Fight Co-ordinator, VOODOO MAGIC, E=MC˛ Films , Elom Bell
Feature Film, 2011, Andrew & Fight arranger, CHARLENE, Rough Edges Productions, Sharon Odams
Feature Film, 2011, Soldier, DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES, Al Brenninkmeijer
Feature Film, 2011, Fight Arranger, FOSSIL, Brickwall Films, Alex Walker
Feature Film, 2011, Archer, JACK THE GIANT KILLER, New Line Cinema, Bryan Singer
Feature Film, 2011, Fight Team (Dark Army/Dukes Army), SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN, Universal, Rupert Sanders
Feature Film, 2011, Fight Co-ordinator, TOOTING BROADWAY, Indian Summer Films, Dev Shanmuham · read 1 review ››
Feature Film, 2011, US Navy, WORLD WAR Z, Paramount Pictures, Marc Forster
Feature Film, 2010, Paratrooper (minor stunts & firearms), CAPTAIN AMERICA, Marvel, Joe Johnston
Feature Film, 2009, Stunt/Body Double (Jimi Mistry), BASEMENT, Paper knife Productions/BK films, Asham Kamboj
Feature Film, 2009, Blair Security, SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP, Trilogy Films, Richard Loncraine
Feature Film, 2009, Fight Arranger, THE HARSH LIGHT OF DAY, Multi-Story Films, Oliver Milburn · read 1 review ››
Feature Film, 2008-2009, Fight Team (Orcs & Rangers), LORD OF THE RINGS – BORN OF HOPE, Actors at Work Productions, Kate Robinson
Feature Film, 2008, Corporal Shaver, GREEN ZONE, Working Title/Compound Films, Paul Greengrass
Feature Film, 2006, Peter & Fight Arranger, CONSEQUENCES, Freestyle productions, Ana Torres-Alvarez
Feature Film, 2005, Carl, SCARRED, Elysium Productions, Damien Rea
Motion Capture, 2011, Motion Capture Performer, PLAYSTATION GAME, Sony, Darren Hyland
Musical Theatre, 2012, Fight Director, BOMBAY DREAMS, Her Majesties Theatre/West End Stage, Sarah Earnshaw
Musical Theatre, 2012, Fight Director, CABARET, City of London School, Martin Biltcliffe
Musical Theatre, 2012, Fight Director, EVITA, Her Majesties Theatre/West End Stage, Sarah Earnshaw
Musical Theatre, 2012, Fight Director, JOSEPH AND HIS AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Her Majesties Theatre/West End Stage, Sarah Earnshaw
Musical Theatre, 2012, Fight Director, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, Her Majesties Theatre/West End Stage, Sarah Earnshaw
Musical Theatre, 2009, Fight Arranger, BUGSY MALONE, Her Majestys Theatre, London/West End Stage, Mark Puddle
Musical Theatre, 2009, Fight Arranger, CHORUS LINE, Her Majestys Theatre, London/West End Stage, Mark Puddle
Musical Theatre, 2009, Fight Arranger, HAIRSPRAY, Her Majestys Theatre, London/West End Stage, Mark Puddle
Musical Theatre, 2009, Fight Arranger, HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, Her Majestys Theatre, London/West End Stage, Mark Puddle
Musical Theatre, 2006, Mr Mushnik & Assistant Director, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Grand Opera House, York/Live Nation, Simon Barry
Musical Theatre, 2006, Jerry & assistant director, SUMMER HOLIDAY, Brindley Theatre, Runcorn/Halton Council, Simon Barry
Musical Theatre, 2004, Oliver Warbucks and Assistant Director, ANNIE, White Rock, Hastings/Clear Channel Entertainment, Simon Barry
Musical Theatre, 2004, Mr Toad and Assistant Director, WIND IN THE WILLOWS, Grand Opera House, York/Clear Channel Entertainment, Simon Barry
Short Film, 2012, Fight Co-ordinator, DRAKE, Fight Me Productions, Rosebud Productions, Azi Rahman
Short Film, 2012, German Guard & Action Co-ordinator, ESCAPE TO GOSSAU, Red Clover Productions, Michael Koltes
Short Film, 2012, Jimmy & Fight Co-ordinator, LION IN THE SNOW, University of West London, Amal Taher
Short Film, 2012, Fight Co-ordinator, RICHARD III, McGibney Productions, Jordan McGibney · read 1 review ››
Short Film, 2012, Fight Co-ordinator, SANTA'S BLOTTO, New Division Films, Patrick Myles · read 2 reviews ››
Short Film, 2012, Fight Co-ordinator, THE 4TH DAGGER, Red Clover Productions, Michael Koltes
Short Film, 2011, Fight Co-ordinator, MAGNESIUM, Wyld Stallyons, Jason Arber · read 1 review ››
Short Film, 2011, Fight Co-ordinator, MERRY CHRISTMAS, One-in-Ten Productions, Jennifer Chislett
Short Film, 2011, Co-fight co-ordinator, NUNJAS, London Film Academy, Stephane Tin
Short Film, 2010, Fight Team, CHOICE, London Film School, Andreas Reksten
Short Film, 2010, Fight Arranger, HOLD THE LIFT, Jog on Media, Sam Boother
Short Film, 2010, Knut Smith, KNUT SMITH, Silver Bullet Productions, Sam Ryan-Proudfoot
Short Film, 2008-2010, Husband & Fight Choreographer, SCHOOL RUN, Freestyle Productions/Greenacre Films, Philip West
Short Film, 2009, City Type & Fight Arranger, HOPE, Tim Hyde
Short Film, 2009, Fight Team Leader & Assistant Fight Arranger, THE SCOURGE (3D), Vision 3, Chris Parks
Short Film, 2008, Mr Simkin, DETENTION, Freestyle Productions, Max Lewendel
Short Film, 2008, Fight Arranger, EYE OF THE OBSERVER, Isi Okonta., Isi Okonta
Short Film, 2008, Lord Rothesay & Fight Arranger, MARLOWE, Holloway Productions, Joyce Dalies
Short Film, 2008, Dabgash, Fight Team & Fight Choreography, THE HUNT FOR GOLLUM, Rickety Shack Productions, Chris Bouchard
Short Film, 2006, Christian & Fight Arranger, RELENTLESS, Ravensbourne College, Laurence Mills
Street Theatre, 2010, Village Idiot (Walkabout/Slapstick), THE PHOENIX FESTIVAL, The Phoenix Festival, Rachel Bown-Williams
Street Theatre, 2009, Dangerous Dan & Fight Arranger, FIGHTING PIRATES, Gloucester Quays/Live Blades, Contraband, Gordon Kemp · read 1 review ››
Street Theatre, 2009, Village Idiot, PHOENIX FESTIVAL, Phoenix Festival, Bromley, Rachel Bown-Williams
Television, 2012, Fight Performer, CHRONICLES OF SYNTAX, I Dare Productions, James Webber
Television, 2012, Randy Shughart, SECONDS FROM DISASTER - BLACK HAWK DOWN, Darlow Smithson Productions, Gareth Johnson
Television, 2012, Delta Force Police/Norwegian Police, SECONDS FROM DISASTER - NORWAY SHOOTING, Darlow Smithson Productions, John Maidens
Television, 2011, Musketeer/Cardinal's Guard, BLUE PETER @ THREE MUSKETEERS PREMIERE, BBC, Patrick Talbot
Television, 2009, Arkhan & Fight Arranger, DAMIAN - FALL FROM INNOCENCE, Adverto Films, Ogodinife Okpue · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2012-2013, Fight Director, SKIN TIGHT, Tour/Epsilon Productions, Jemma Gross · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2011-2013, The King's Champion & Resident Fight Director, THE MEDIEVAL BANQUET, The Medieval Banquet, Lisa Gosbee
Theatre, 2012, Fight Director, DRACULA, Catford Broadway Theatre, Harry Williams · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2012, Fight Director, TAMING OF THE SHREW, Tour/GB Productions, Jack Shepherd
Theatre, 2012, Fight Director, THE TEMPEST, Tour/GB Productions, Jenny Stephens
Theatre, 2012, Fight Director, TITUS GROAN, The Actor's Church, Covent Garden/Blackshaw, Ellie Pitkin · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2011-2012, Abanazar & Fight Arranger, ALADDIN, New Pantomime Productions/Grand Opera House, York, Simon Barry
Theatre, 2011, Fight Arranger, 1001 NIGHTS, Brady Arts Centre, Canan Salih
Theatre, 2011, Fight Arranger, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, Poimandres Productions, Anna Crozier · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2011, Fight Arranger, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, Catford Broadway Theatre, Cameron Jack
Theatre, 2011, Fight Arranger, FORGIVE ME, Blue Mountain Theatre Company, Cameron Jack
Theatre, 2011, Salisbury & Fight Arranger, HENRY V, Lambeth Country Show/Tea House Theatre, Harry Iggulden
Theatre, 2011, Rog/vera & Fight Arranger, PRIMROSE HILL LADIES CLUB, PHLC Productions, Gary Wright
Theatre, 2011, Fight Arranger, ROMEO & JULIET, Oxford Spires Academy, Sam Knipe
Theatre, 2011, Fight Arranger, ROMEO & JULIET (INTERNATIONAL TOUR), GB Theatre, Neil Sheppeck · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2011, Fight Arranger, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Westminster Upper School, Charlie Hill · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2011, Fight Arranger, TWELFTH NIGHT (INTERNATIONAL TOUR), GB Theatre, David Woodward
Theatre, 2010-2011, Abanazar, Fight Aranger, ALADDIN, Princess Theatre, Torquay/New Pantomime Productions, Simon Barry
Theatre, 2010, Fight Director, Assistant Director, ALADDIN, William Aston Hall, Wrexham New Pantomime Productions, Simon Barry
Theatre, 2010, Fight Arranger, ALADDIN, Brindley Theatre, Runcorn/New Pantomime Productions, Simon Barry
Theatre, 2010, Fight Arranger, AS YOU LIKE IT, Tour/GB Theatre Company, Neil Sheppeck · read 4 reviews ››
Theatre, 2010, Stephen, FRAGILE, Gutted Film & Theatre Company, Lance Nielsen
Theatre, 2010, Fight Arranger, JOURNEYS END, Tour/Icarus Theatre Collective, Alastair Whatley
Theatre, 2010, Fight Arranger, MADNESS OF KING GEORGE, Tour/Original Theatre Company/Icarus Theatre Collective, Alastair Whatley
Theatre, 2010, Fight Arranger, MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR, Tour/GB Theatre Company, Jenny Stephens
Theatre, 2010, Fight Arranger, OF MICE AND MEN, Broadway Theatre, Catford, Cameron Jack · read 2 reviews ››
Theatre, 2010, Fight Arranger, PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, Rose Theatre/Rose Bruford, Pat O'Tool
Theatre, 2010, Witwoud, THE WAY OF THE WORLD, Bridewell Theatre/A Single Leaf Productions, Jo Kennedy
Theatre, 2010, Fight Arranger, TROILUS & CRESSIDA, LOST Theatre, Adrian Brown
Theatre, 2010, Henry Hawksmore & Fight Arranger, VENETIAN MASQUERADE BALL, Medieval Banquets, David Baylif
Theatre, 2009-2010, Abanazar & Fight Arranger, ALADDIN, Kings Theatre, Southsea/New Pantomime Productions, Simon Barry
Theatre, 2009, Bartholomew Bramble, DIAMOND SWORDS – HISTORY OF FENCING, Warwick Castle/British Academy of Fencing, David Austin
Theatre, 2009, Fight Arranger, LORD OF THE FLIES, Catford Broadway Theatre, Cameron Jack · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2009, Macduff & Fight Arranger, MACBETH, Tour/Arty-Fact Theatre Company, Yvonne Peacock
Theatre, 2009, Romeo & Fight Arranger, ROMEO & JULIET, Tour/Arty-Fact Theatre Company, Yvonne Peacock
Theatre, 2009, Achilles, SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHDAY AT THE GLOBE THEATRE EXHIBITION, The Globe Theatre Exhibition, Philip Stafford
Theatre, 2009, Fight Arranger, THE COMICALL HISTORIE OF ALPHONSUS, KING OF ARAGON, University of Sussex, Ildike Solti
Theatre, 2009, Fight Arranger, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Berkhamstead School, Paul Harvey · read 1 review ››
Theatre, 2008-2009, Goodheart (Huntsman) & Assistant Director & Fight Arranger, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, Harlow Playhouse/New Pantomime Productions, Simon Barry
Theatre, 2008, Mean & Fight Arranger, FORESKIN’S LAMENT, Hackney Empire & Baby Grand at Pleasance Courtyard/Trailer Trash Theatre, Lindsey Bowden
Theatre, 2008, Farmer Gammon & Fight Arranger, WILD OATS , Upstairs at the Gatehouse/Lost Theatre Company, Adrian Brown
Theatre, 2007-2008, Goodheart (Huntsman) & Assistant Director & Fight Arranger, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, Kings Theatre, Southsea/New Pantomime Productions, Simon Barry
Theatre, 2007, Oberon/Theseus, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Tour/Chapterhouse Theatre Company, Rebecca Gadsby
Theatre, 2007, Oliver De Boys/Corin/First Lord & Fight Arranger, AS YOU LIKE IT, Tour/Chapterhouse Theatre Company, Rebecca Gadsby
Theatre, 2006-2007, Abanazar, Assistant Director & Fight Arranger, ALADDIN, Grand Opera House, York/New Pantomime Productions, Simon Barry
Theatre, 2006, Peter & Fight Arranger, CONSEQUENCES, Lambeth Mission/Freestyle Productions, Max Lewendel
Theatre, 2006, Scop – Geat Warrior & Fight Choreography, THE LEGEND OF BEOWULF, Cockpit Theatre/Travesty Players, Delyth Jones
Theatre, 2005, Joseph John Gurney & Fight Arranger, A FIVER’S WORTH OF COURAGE, Kate Willoughby Productions, Sarah Norman
Theatre, 2004, Rodolpho & Fight Arranger, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE , Tour/Insight Theatre, Helen Walls
Theatre, 2004, Pretty Boy/Jake Marmora, PRETTY BOY, White Bear, Kennington/The Yellowchair Performance Experience (TYPE), Hugh Allison
Theatre, 2004, Moley & Workshop Leader, WIND IN THE WILLOWS, Durahm/London Festival Players, Simon Barry
Theatre, 2003, Toad & Assistant Director, WIND IN THE WILLOWS, White Rock, Hastings/Clear Channel Entertainment, Simon Barry
Web Media, 2012, Policeman (Fight Performer), ENGLISH FRANK/OFFENDER MUSIC VIDEO, Gunslinger Films, James Nunn
Web Media, 2012, Martial Artist (Fight Performer), MAKING SPARKS, App Media, Jack Delaney
Web Media, 2010, Peter & Fight Arranger, ASK JEEVES – BOW TIE, Velvet Film Production, Sebastian Joseph
Web Media, 2010, BA Manager, BA - BRUTISH AIRWAYS, Unite, Ant Leake
Web Media, 2010, Fight Team & Assistant Fight Arranger, TYCAN, Left Eye Blind Productions, Ronin Traynor
Teaching, 2012, Tutor, ID MOVIE MASH-UP – FIGHTING ON FILM WORKSHOP, Independent Drama · read 1 review ››
Teaching, 2012, Tutor, ID WARRIORS UNLEASHED: KNIGHTS & SPECIAL AGENTS WORKSHOP, Independent Drama
Teaching, 2012, Tutor, INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COMBAT, Pauline Quirk Academy
Teaching, 2012, Tutor, INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COMBAT, Oxford Spires Academy
Teaching, 2012, Tutor, INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COMBAT, Cheltenham Ladies College
Teaching, 2012, Tutor, INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COMBAT, Young Actors Theatre Islington
Teaching, 2012, Tutor, INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COMBAT, Hampton School
Teaching, 2012, Tutor, STAGE COMBAT SEMINAR, Trinity Conference for Drama teachers
Teaching, 2012, Tutor, TOP HAT THEATRE SCHOOL, Top Hat Theatre School, Warren Bacci
Teaching, 2012, Tutor, WEST END STAGE, West End Stage · read 4 reviews ››
Teaching, 2011, Tutor, BRINGING IT HOME - DOMESTIC & STREET VIOLENCE, Independent Drama
Teaching, 2011, Tutor, INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COMBAT, OK Culb, Kilburn
Teaching, 2011, Tutor, INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COMBAT, Hazlitt Arts Centre, Paul Forster
Teaching, 2011, Tutor, INTRODUCTION TO STAGE COMBAT, True Edge
Teaching, 2011, Tutor, TEACHERS WORKSHOP, British Academy of Dramatic Combat
Teaching, 2011, Tutor, WARRIORS UNLEASHED - MUSKETEERS, Independent Drama
Teaching, 2010-2011, Tutor, VARIOUS WORKSHOPS, Independent Drama
Teaching, 2010, Tutor, BADC AUTUMN AMBUSH - BRIDGING THE GAP, BADC, Ruth Cooper Brown
Teaching, 2010, Tutor, BADC SUMMER SIEGE - WASTING TIME, BADC, Rachel Bown-Williams
Teaching, 2010, Tutor (deputy), BASIC BADC STAGE COMBAT, Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, Marcello Marascalchi
Teaching, 2010, Tutor, STAGE COMBAT FOR THE DEAF, Academy of Live and Recorded Arts
Teaching, 2010, Tutor, STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP, Havering Museum/Independent Drama
Other, 2010, Swashbuckler, MCDONALDS - THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER, McDonalds · read 1 review ››
Other, 2010, Saxon/Norman Warrior, THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS, Battle Abbey, The Vikings
Other, 2010, Thrall Viking Warrior, THE VIKINGS, Salute – War games exhibition, Temesvik
Other, 2008, James (Aka. Ace Face) & Fight Arranger, ACE FACE (MUSIC VIDEO), Anti-factory, Charlotte Bergann
Other, 2007, Bare Knuckle Boxer & Fight Arranger, CORRUPTION (MUSIC VIDEO), Scandic Film Production. Cranked, Jonas Molina
Other, 2006, Lee Bird & Fight Arranger, CHARGE (MUSIC VIDEO), Anger Management Productions, Brett Walker
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American - Midwest
Australian
Italian
Liverpool
London
Merseyside
RP (Standard English)
Russian
Scotland-Standard
West Country
Yorkshire
Baritone-high
Ballad
Classical Singing
Rock Singing
Aerobics - Boxercise
Ballroom Dancing
Cha Cha
Foxtrot
Freestyle Dance
Latin American
Quick Step
Rumba
Salsa
Samba
Tango
Waltz
Archery
Bare-Knuckle Boxing (London Prize Ring Rules)
Boxing
Fencing (Epee)
Fencing (Foil)
Fencing (Sabre)
Judo
Karate (Japanese)
Kendo
Kickboxing (American)
Abseiling
Archery
Athletics
Canoeing
Climbing
Cycling
Kayak
Long Distance Running
Running
Shooting
Swimming
Weight Lifting
Weight Training
Car
Acting
Adult Teacher/Trainer
Advanced Combat Certificate
Assistant Stage Management
Bar Work
Choreography
Classical Texts
Clowning
Coaching
Comedy
Comedy Writing
Computer Literate
Directing
Drama Teacher
Driving
Editing
Excellent Ear For Accents
Experience DSM/ASM
Face Painting
Fight Arranger
Film Unit Running
Filmmaking
First Aid At Work
Fitness Trainer
Good Ear For Accents
Graphic Design
Green Screen Work
Dan has trained with Youngblood and RC-Annie stage fighting classes, the BADC Summer Intensive, BASSC (British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat) Lion workshop, BAA (British Action Academy) Warrior and Battle Masterclasses and has attended workshops under Tony Wolfe (Lord of the Rings) Richard Ryan (Troy), Andreas Petrides (Gladiator), Kev McCurdy (John Carter), Phillip Stafford (Royal Ballet), Lloyd Caldwell, Tim Klotz, Nick Hall, Jonathon Leverett, Cameron Kendrick, Robert Westley, Roger Bartlett, Chris Main and many more.
Weapon proficiencies include: Foil, epee, sabre, great sword/two-handed broadsword, single-handed broad sword, sword & shield, treatise I.33 arming sword & buckler, gladius, rapier, Italian rapier, rapier & dagger, rapier & cloak, rapier & gauntlet, rapier & buckler, Fiore dei Liberi, military sabre, small sword, axe & shield, axe, spear, spear & shield, tomahawk & knife, quarterstaff, lightsabre, eskrima stick, seax, knife, dagger, unarmed combat, karate, boxing, (period and modern), tae kwondo, sanjuro, kung fu, baritsu, grappling, ground fighting, wreastling, Hollywood swashbuckling, Samurai/Katana, Inca fighting (Rumi Maki), Viking fighting styles and formation drill, Lord of the Rings, Orc and Ranger fighting styles, archery (Long bow, recurve bow) various firearms (hand guns and rifles), blood effects and devices.
Dan is a qualified instructor for the British Academy of Dramatic Combat (BADC).
Dan has completed three BADC stage fighting awards (basic, intermediate and advanced), with a gold qualification in each, plus a recommendation at advanced level – the highest grade achievable.
Dan has also achieved British Standard Gold Star Awards in Fencing Proficiency with Foil, Epee and Sabre
Dan has an APC 1st with Honours in Escrima Stick.
Dan has completed Phase II of the BAA Warrior Masterclass
Dan is a qualified personal fitness trainer and first aider
Equity
Spotlight
British Academy of Dramatic Combat
BETC National Diploma in Media - Distiction
9 GCSEs