Pantomime

define pantomime

• Body movement and expression without dialogue

• A silent film genre from the 1920s.
• A form of painting that uses bright colors.
• A type of dance performance with music.

define body language

• Body language is the non-verbal communication through gestures, facial expressions, posture, and eye contact.
• Body language is the study of physical fitness and health.
• Body language is the use of written words to convey messages.
• Body language refers to spoken communication techniques.

define mime (theater)

• Mime is a type of music performance with instruments.
• Mime is a form of dance that incorporates singing.
• Mime is a style of painting that uses vibrant colors.
• Mime is a theatrical art form that uses gestures and body movements to convey meaning without speech.

What is the body part that identifies you to others?

• Ears
• Face
• Hands
• Feet

What body part is the moving force behind emotion?

• heart
• stomach
• lungs
• brain

Describe what facial expressions express happiness. What happens to your face?

How can you show fear with your hands?

• Waving hands enthusiastically
• Pointing fingers at others
• Clenching fists, raising hands defensively, or palms facing down.

• Relaxing hands at your sides

How can you indicate weakness with your chest?

• Stand tall with your chest out
• Maintain a confident posture
• Keep your shoulders back and relaxed
• Adopt a slouched posture and avoid puffing out your chest. (curved in)

What do you use to set clown white make up?

• Foundation
• Setting powder in a sock

• Moisturizer
• Face primer

How can you indicate shyness with your legs/feet?

• Feet turned in with bent knees

• Waving legs back and forth
• Tapping feet loudly
• Standing with feet apart