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A graduate of the York University BFA Acting Conservatory program, Daniel has been performing, directing and teaching stage combat professionally since 1991 when he founded Rapier Wit, Canada’s oldest stage combat school and production company. Daniel is a Fight Master with Fight Directors Canada and has had a close relationship with FDC since he gained his certification as an advanced actor combatants at FDC’s inaugural workshop. He has held the offices of FDC President twice, as well as Treasurer, and National Training Coordinator. Rapier Wit offers all of Fight Directors Canada’s certification levels and is the home of the largest community of FDC members. Daniel has created fights for companies such as The Stratford Festival (5 seasons), Canadian Stage, Jesus Christ Superstar Broadway, Volcano Theatre, Actors Repertory Company, Second City, A.C.T. Productions, Shakespeare In the Square, Factory Theatre, Shakespeare in the Rough, Theatre Aquarius, The Actor’s Repertory Company, Theatre Passe Muraille, and The Tarragon Theatre. As well as teaching stage combat workshops across Canada and internationally Daniel has been the resident stage combat instructor for Sheridan College, the University of Toronto’s Theatre and Drama Studies Program since 1994, and is a frequent instructor at the University of Waterloo. Daniel is a member of CAEA and ACTRA.
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