Cinematic Staff & Lightsaber Workshop

Calgary | Fan Expo Weekend

Train cinematic staff movement and lightsaber choreography in a one day progressive workshop led by Michelle C. Smith — world champion baton twirler, stunt performer and movement specialist.

with a Special Appearance at Fan Expo Calgary Friday and Saturday with SaberX

Level Up Your Flow

A free challenge Hosted by Michelle C. Smith
Pro Stunt Coach & Weapons Expert

MY CLIENTS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN:

Master Three Disciplines in One Day


Learn the complete progression from Staff Spinning foundations through film ready lightsaber choreography.
Three sessions. One transformative day. 
  

Sunday, April 26, 2026 @ 1pm-5pm | Limited Spots Available 
 

[REGISTER FOR FULL WORKSHOP DAY — $235]

Creative Weapons Training

Staff Spinning. Film Fighting. Lightsabers.


Train with world champion baton twirler and stunt performer Michelle C. Smith.

Spend the day exploring creative weapon movement used in:

  • Flow Arts
  • Film Fight Choreography
  • Lightsaber Combat

You Can Join For:

Staff Spinning & Fight Training Track $185
Two sessions: Foundations + Cinematic Staff Fight Choreography   

Lightsaber Choreography $100 
A dedicated lightsaber movement and choreography session   

Or stay for the full workshop day and train everything.
  

SAVE YOUR SPOT

What You’ll Get

  • Staff Spinning Basics & Foundations (flow, grip, control, transitions)  
  • Cinematic Staff Fight Choreography (partner drills, camera friendly sequences)  
  • Lightsaber Choreography (spinning mechanics, building fight sequences with SaberX)  
  • Hands on training in a small cohort with a working choreographer  
  • Progressive structure: each session builds on the last  
  • Usable techniques you can apply immediately
REGISTER ASAP

Who This Is For

  • Stunt performers expanding your toolkit
  • Martial artists interested in flow arts and theatrical combat
  • Flow artists and staff spinners transitioning to film choreography  
  • Stage combat performers seeking cinematic technique  
  • Lightsaber enthusiasts attending Fan Expo
REGISTER ASAP

About Michelle


World Champion Baton Twirler.
Pro Stunt Performer.
Weapons Coach.


Michelle has taught thousands of actors and athletes how to move with clarity, control, and precision—even when they were starting from zero.

Her system? It’s built for real growth, not pretend progress.
This workshop is a snapshot of how she trains everyone from beginners to film pros.

Join the FREE Challenge

What Students Are Saying

Why Join?

  • Learn from someone who understands both movement and camera
  • Train the complete progression in a single day  
  • Limited cohort ensures hands-on attention and safe partner work  
  • Progressive structure means you leave with usable skills  
  • Connect with professionals in film, stunt, and flow communities
SAVE YOUR SPOT

More from Our Students

Want to Be Featured?


This is a celebration of progress—not perfection. 
Show up exactly where you’re starting from. The Day 3 combo is about layers, not judgment. You’re invited to share your clip no matter your level.

Why? Because every mastery journey starts at the beginning.
 

Submit your clip and a simple reflection (“I did my best, and I’m here, learning”). If you complete all three levels, you’ll be featured inside the Academy—so we can reflect your growth and inspire the rest of the community.


 

What you get for showing up:

  • Community shoutout — because being seen is powerful
  • Perks + early access to new quests ahead of anyone else
  • A path mapped from here, at your pace
     

Your skill level isn’t a badge of shame, it’s your starting point. This challenge is about progress, not perfection. Show us where you’re at, and we’ll guide where you go next.

SAVE YOUR SPOT