Body Movement and Expression Concepts

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Inclination

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The bending of the body to the front, the side, or the rear.

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Cross

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To move from one position to another on stage.

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Miss Johnston

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Favorite Theatre teacher.

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Rotation

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Turning or pivoting a body part in smooth circles.

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Kinesthesis

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Sometimes called 'muscle memory'; the neuromuscular sense the body has in a particular physical motion.

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Gesture

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A movement of the body that expresses an idea or feeling.

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Pantomime

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A form of theatrical performance that uses gestures and body movements without words.

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Isolation

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Moving one part of the body independently from the rest.

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Body Movement

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The way in which the body moves, including actions like walking, running, and dancing.

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Expression

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The way feelings and emotions are shown through body language and movement.