1. 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

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

3. * 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”

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

5. * 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

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

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