Mime & Pantomime

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A dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning & tell a story through gestures often accompanied by music.

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pantomime

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The theatrical technique of suggesting action, character, or emotion without words, using only gesture, expression, and movement- completely silent / without music or sound effects.

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mime

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Hand and arm movements and facial expressions that help express an idea or emotion

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gesture

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The turning or pivoting of a part of the body, such as the head or the chest.

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rotation

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

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inclination

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The separation of parts of the body for individual development and expression

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isolation

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The setting up of an action with definite hand movements; for example the snap of a mime's hand around a glass

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click

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nonverbal communication

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the general term for expressing ideas and emotions without using words; the essence of pantomime and mime

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Which performer was a French mime who established a school for Miming and played in "Le Petit Cafe"?

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Marcel Marceau

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Which performer is a Canadian mime who played in "The Car" and involves audience members in his pantomime performances?

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ET The Mime