5. CENTER-LEADING EXERCISES
Where the body initiates movement changes the character dramatically.
Exercise A: Leading From One Part of the Body
Walk around the room. (Use a dance room with a mirror, if possible; however, it is not necessary.)
Walk leading from:
Exercise B: Character Generator
Try:
Exercise C: Emotional CentersTry this with a monologue:
Where the body initiates movement changes the character dramatically.
Exercise A: Leading From One Part of the Body
Walk around the room. (Use a dance room with a mirror, if possible; however, it is not necessary.)
Walk leading from:
- Nose
- Chest
- Forehead
- Hips
- Knees
- Chin
- "Who is this person?"
Exercise B: Character Generator
Try:
- Chest-led + fast = confident executive
- Nose-led + cautious = detective
- Hip-led + relaxed = celebrity
- Head-led + nervous = overthinker
Exercise C: Emotional CentersTry this with a monologue:
- Heart center
- Gut center
- Head center