Dynamic analysis of movement and gesture in the initial actor‘s training – distinction, types of gestures, characteristics

Abstract

One of the main objectives of this text is to explore and present important practical aspects of acting training. The point of view I offer is from the position of an actor with solid training and experience as a pedagogue in the field of physical theater. In its theoretical and practical orientation, the text explores and describes some important characteristics of movement and gesture – one of the main means of expression of the actor. The report presents and analyzes a practical development in the field of initial physical training of the actor. The theoretical framework I propose for practical research, is based on contemporary concepts of theatrical gesture. The main accents and object of the practical research are: distinguishing and redefining the concepts of movement and gesture; development of the dynamic characteristics of the movement and ways to reach/produce gesture; interrelations between the characteristics of the gesture code and specific emotions. With the help of this analysis, important principles are derived in the development of training exercises for the initial training in acting, which are adequate to the modern theatrical environment.