Movement Training for Actors (Paperback)

Preface by Michael Gaunt Introduction Part 1: The Universal State 1) The universal state for the group 2) Space, dimension and rhythm 3) The universal state for the individual 4) Pure movement to achieve neutral Part 2: Movements with Imagination at the Heart of Pure Movement 5) Core Movement exercises 6) Dynamic movement: The Cat 7) Acrobatics and tumbling for the acting student 8) Neutral mask 9) Character mask Part 3: Body Awareness, Trust and Sensitivity 10) Exploration of body and mind 11) Massage and relaxation Part 4: Observation and Imagination 12) Observation 13) Animal study 14) Elements Part 5: Imagination and Transformation 15) The Seven Deadly Sins 16) Explorative movement 17) Period movement 18) Period dance Conclusion by Robert Price A note on Trish Arnold Further reading Index