Objectives * Develop an awareness of body language * Use movement and body language to as a means of communication * Understand the principles of pantomime * Pantomime an activity

* A is….. a dramatic sketch using only movement and imitation. * No Sound Effects * No Talking * No Laughing

* You use nonverbal communication and body language to reflect and express thoughts and feelings. * Recollect, visualize, and imitate. * Easy way to remember is that the word Mime comes from the ancient Greek word meaning “to imitate”

* The Chest is the moving force behind emotion * Chest expanded vs. curved inward

* Eyebrows, Eyes, Mouth * Open and upturned lips, wide eyes, arched brows, and raised head reflects and expresses happiness * A down-turned, narrowed eyes, with the head thrust forward reflects anger or threat

Feet turned in vs. turned out Palms open vs. closed Hands closed or down Hands open or up

* Walk on stage in an interesting manner * Perform your pantomime in a believable way * Take a bow and quickly leave the stage