Introduction
It's important for actors to learn the different specialties of movement, including the techniques of stage combat. You'll go onto the Internet and read an article from the Academy of Theatrical Combat to learn some basics of performance fighting.

Destination Title: Common Factors of Performance Fights
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Directions:
Read "Common Factors of Performance Fights." After you have read the article, answer the following questions.

1.	Describe how performance fighting can be compared to dancing.
2.	Describe the four common factors of performance fights.
3.	What conclusions can you draw about why these common factors are important?