Year 8 Physical Theatre

The way in which a character holds themselves

• Stance

• Posture

• Position

• Blocking

Using your limbs to expression yourself

• Stance

• Expression

• Gesture

• Body Language

The use of speed to create tension or drama

• Pace

• Speed

• Dynamics

• Ambience

When all members of the ensemble perform the same move at the same time

• Unison

• Canon

• Unity

• Synchronicity

When members of the ensemble perform the same move one after the other

• Accumulation

• Synchronicity

• Canon

• Manipulation of Number

Movement that connects two separate phrases of scenes

• Transition

• Cross Cutting

• Cross Over

• Scene Change

aspects of movement enabling safe and efficient performance through the body's capabilities

• Expressive Skills

• Mental Skills

• Technical Skills

• Physical Skills

The quality of your movement

• Expression

• Phrasing

• Dynamics

• Pace

Using weight to create a balanced pose

• Counter Balance

• Counter Weight

• Counter Mand

• Counter Point