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Explore the various elements of naturalistic movement, body language, facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, use of space, stylized movement, mime, dance drama, mask work, balance, speed, timing, positioning, levels, rhythm, stance, and use of directions. Learn, apply, and revise movement vocabulary to prepare for tests.
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Movement Vocabulary Use it or lose it….
Naturalistic Movement • Realistic movement
Body Language • Messages given by the position or movement of the body.
Facial Expression • A look which lets us know how someone feels.
Gesture • A movement of the hand or arm which communicates a message or emotion.
Eye Contact • How we look into someone elses eyes, or messages given by not looking.
Posture • The position of the body, how it is held.
Use of Space • Amount and quality of movement in the space to express mood or personality.
Stylised Movement • Expresses ideas in an abstract and creative way.
Mime • Creates an illusion of reality. • Slow • Precise • Exaggerated • Clear • Simple
Dance Drama • A drama presented through dance moves
Mask work • Dramas created when all or part of face is covered.
Balance • Keeping an even distribution of weight.
Speed • How slowly or quickly you move – includes stillness.
Timing • Moving or pausing at exactly the right moment.
Positioning • Where you are in relation to others AND staging.
Use of Levels • Low, medium or high body positions.
Use of Space • Like Naturalistic definition, but with freedom to exaggerate positions and moves.
Rhythm • Movement which follows a pattern or beat.
Stance • Attitude or position of the body.
Use of Direction • Ways we can move – up, down, side to side, forwards and backwards.
Remember … • Learn, apply and revise movement vocabulary. • Prepare for tests.