Author |
: Jana Tift |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 441 |
Release |
: 2020-01-24 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781000768268 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1000768260 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Your Body Knows by : Jana Tift
Download or read book Your Body Knows written by Jana Tift and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your Body Knows provides the foundation actors need to move with ease and power. It is a practical guide to movement starting at the very beginning: knowing your body and experiencing how it works. Through the work of F.M. Alexander, Rudolf Laban, and Michael Chekhov, this book offers basic training in movement fundamentals. Its step-by-step process supports the actor's work in any acting or movement training program and as a working professional. The book focuses on three main areas of exploration: Body facts – Know your body and its design for movement. Let go of misinformed ideas about your body. Move more freely, avoid injury, and develop a strong body-mind connection. Movement facts – What is movement? Discover the movement fundamentals that can serve your art. Explore new ways of moving. Creative Inspiration – Connect your body, mind, and imagination to liberate authentic and expressive character movement. Your Body Knows: A Movement Guide for Actors is an excellent resource for acting students and their teachers, promoting a strong onstage presence and awakening unlimited potential for creative expression.