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Body Language in Improv
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Eye Contact
Use eye contact to establish connections with other characters and the audience.
Proxemics (Spatial Relationships)
Manipulate the space around you to show the nature of relationships with others and the environment.
Touch
Use touch to communicate connections and emotional exchanges between characters.
Walking (Gait)
Alter your walk to reflect your character's personality, mood, and background.
Mirroring
Copy the body language of another character to show sympathy, mimicry, or connection.
Nodding and Shaking Head
Nod to show agreement, understanding, or affirmation; shake your head for disagreement or denial.
Gestures
Use hand and arm gestures to add emphasis to your spoken words or to express thoughts non-verbally.
Crossing and Uncrossing Arms
Cross arms to show defensiveness, self-protection, or stubbornness; uncross to show openness or a change of mind.
Blocking
Use your body to control the flow of action, to reveal or conceal characters and objects.
Levels
Use different physical levels (e.g., standing, sitting, lying) to convey status and dynamic.
Body Orientation
Angle your body to show your character's focus or to reveal openness to or avoidance of other characters.
Facial Expressions
Utilize the full range of facial expressions to convey your character's emotions without words.
Sitting and Rising
Use the action of sitting down or standing up to add a physical dimension to your character's emotional state.
Speed of Movement
Vary the speed of your movements to mirror the pace of the scene and your character's emotional state.
Leaning
Lean towards or away from other characters or objects to express interest, trust, or avoidance.
Weight Shifting
Shift your weight from one foot to another to show nervousness, anticipation, or impatience.
Posture
Adopt a posture that reflects your character's status, emotions, and background.
Expansion and Contraction
Expand your body to take up space and show confidence, or contract to withdraw and show insecurity.
Miming
Create the illusion of handling objects or performing tasks to enhance the reality of the scene.
Breathing
Controlled breathing can help convey emotions, such as fear, excitement, or sadness.
Stillness
Use stillness to create tension, focus attention, or heighten emotional impact at key moments.
Contrasting
Use contrasting body language with another character to highlight differences in personality or conflict.
Head Tilt
Tilt your head to convey curiosity, confusion, empathy, or a listening posture.
Pointing
Point to direct the audience's attention, to indicate objects or directions, or show accusation.
Shrugging
Use shrugging to show uncertainty, indifference, or to dismiss a subject or action.
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