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Taylor & Francis Ltd Movement Onstage And Off 2017 Edition by Robert Barton, Barbara Sellers-Young
Movement: Onstage and Off is the complete guide for actors to the most effective techniques for developing a fully expressive body. It is a comprehensive compilation of established fundamentals, a handbook for movement centered personal growth and a guide to helping actors and teachers make informed decisions for advanced study.This book includes:fundamental healing/conditioning processes essential techniques required for versatile performancespecialized skills various training approaches and ways to frame the actor's movement training.Using imitation exercises to sharpen awareness, accessible language and adaptable material for solo and group work, the authors aim to empower actors of all levels to unleash their extraordinary potential. Chapter 1 - Owning Your Body A nine-part warm up that provides the basis for on going integration of new performance techniques: 1) Scan, 2) Place the Breath, 3) Center the Pelvis, 4) Extend the Spine, 5) Stretch into the Appendages, 6) Release the joints, 7) Ground the energy, 8) Find the balance, 9) Explore the alignment.Chapter 2 - Healing Your Body Chapter 3 - Mastering Your Movement Chapter 4 - Releasing Your Other Physical Selves Chapter 5 - Expanding Your Movements Chapter 6 - Refining Your Moves Chapter 7 - Selecting Your Systems Chapter 8 - Planning Your Movement Future