Movemnet Terms Flashcards
Body language
Message given by position or movement of the body
Facial expressions
Look on the face which shows emotion
Gesture
Movement of hand or arm which communicates emotion or meaning
Eye contact
Long directly at another character
Posture
Position of the body and how it is held
Balance
Keeping an even distribution of weight
Speed
The pace of the movement
Timing
Speaking, moving, or pausing at exactly the right time
Use of levels
Variation of height for movement
Use of space
Positioning or place of the character on stage
Mannerism
Habit of gesture or speech
Rhythm
Movement which follows a pattern or a beat
Stance
The way in which someone stands
Use of direction
The way someone travels across the space
Mime
A stylised form of movement that creates an illusion of reality
