Movement Flashcards
Mime
Stylised form of movement which creates an illusion of reality
Body language
Messages given by the position or movement of the body
Facial expression
Look on face which shows emotion
Gesture
Movement of the hand or arm which communicates a meaning or
Emotion
Adding feeling to the movement
Naturalistic
Natural, everyday movement
Eye contact
Looking directly into someone’s eyes
Posture
Position of the body - how it is held
Balance
Keeping an even distribution of weight
Speed
The pace of an action or movement
Timing
Movement that is timed to an exact beat or sequence
Use of levels
Varying the height at which movement etc are made
Use of pace
Covering and using the acting/performance space
Positioning
Place on the acting/performance space
Mannerisms
Repeated movement/gestures
