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Body Language in Improv

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Eye Contact

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Use eye contact to establish connections with other characters and the audience.

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Proxemics (Spatial Relationships)

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Manipulate the space around you to show the nature of relationships with others and the environment.

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Touch

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Use touch to communicate connections and emotional exchanges between characters.

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Walking (Gait)

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Alter your walk to reflect your character's personality, mood, and background.

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Mirroring

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Copy the body language of another character to show sympathy, mimicry, or connection.

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Nodding and Shaking Head

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Nod to show agreement, understanding, or affirmation; shake your head for disagreement or denial.

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Gestures

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Use hand and arm gestures to add emphasis to your spoken words or to express thoughts non-verbally.

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Crossing and Uncrossing Arms

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Cross arms to show defensiveness, self-protection, or stubbornness; uncross to show openness or a change of mind.

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Blocking

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Use your body to control the flow of action, to reveal or conceal characters and objects.

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Levels

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Use different physical levels (e.g., standing, sitting, lying) to convey status and dynamic.

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Body Orientation

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Angle your body to show your character's focus or to reveal openness to or avoidance of other characters.

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Facial Expressions

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Utilize the full range of facial expressions to convey your character's emotions without words.

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Sitting and Rising

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Use the action of sitting down or standing up to add a physical dimension to your character's emotional state.

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Speed of Movement

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Vary the speed of your movements to mirror the pace of the scene and your character's emotional state.

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Leaning

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Lean towards or away from other characters or objects to express interest, trust, or avoidance.

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Weight Shifting

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Shift your weight from one foot to another to show nervousness, anticipation, or impatience.

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Posture

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Adopt a posture that reflects your character's status, emotions, and background.

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Expansion and Contraction

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Expand your body to take up space and show confidence, or contract to withdraw and show insecurity.

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Miming

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Create the illusion of handling objects or performing tasks to enhance the reality of the scene.

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Breathing

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Controlled breathing can help convey emotions, such as fear, excitement, or sadness.

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Stillness

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Use stillness to create tension, focus attention, or heighten emotional impact at key moments.

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Contrasting

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Use contrasting body language with another character to highlight differences in personality or conflict.

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Head Tilt

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Tilt your head to convey curiosity, confusion, empathy, or a listening posture.

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Pointing

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Point to direct the audience's attention, to indicate objects or directions, or show accusation.

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Shrugging

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Use shrugging to show uncertainty, indifference, or to dismiss a subject or action.

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