Body Movements
Controlling body movements is a necessary skill for actors to communicate feelings and intentions accurately. In this section, posture, gesture, and physicality are investigated in order to aid actors in being more present on stage and screen.
Why Body Movement Matters
Acting is not simply reciting lines—your body also tells a story. Your posture, the way you move, and how you use your hands all add up to how a character is perceived. On stage or in front of the camera, controlled body movement creates believable performances.
What You'll Learn
- Posture & Poise: Learning how your posture affects character portrayal
- Gestures & Expressiveness: How to use your hands, arms, and body to enhance dialogue.
- Physicality in Acting: Moving with purpose to increase believability.
- Blocking & Stage Presence: How to move naturally within a performance space.
- Body Awareness & Control: How to avoid stiffness and unnatural movement.
Exercises & Techniques
- Mirror Practice: Watch and improve your movements.
- Improvisation Games: Do exercises to create natural motion.
- Character Walks: Practice walking styles that define various characters.
- Breathing & Relaxation: Exercises to sustain fluid movement and avoid tension.
Through the creation of strong body awareness and control, actors are able to change their performances and leave a lasting impression.