Basic Mime Movements

1. Walking (view from side)
· put one foot forward, draw it back
· arms and legs move forward and back
· torso straight or slightly lean
· lead with the heel and extend the leg / 2. Walking Against Wind (view from side)
· body leans forward
· forward movement only
· head held down and determined
· hands act as shields / 3. Climbing Stairs (view from side)
· walk towards stairs, look up
· reach out for railing, slightly above waist
· lift legs as though climbing
· about 12 steps
4. Tug-of-War (view from side)
· create tension in body and arms
· keep hands one in front of other
· parallel to floor
· involve face, torso, legs / 5. Rope Climb (view from front)
· approach and look up
· work hand over hand, pull down
· strain arms, one after the other
· reach the top / 6. Climbing Ladder (view from side)
· approach with hands out, look up
· grab ladder sides first, then transition to rungs
· climb left, right, hand, foot
· reach the top
7. Tightrope (view from side)
· slide your feet
· keep balance, almost fall
· arms out
· concentrated effort
· attempt tricks
· reach end, turn, go back / 8. In the Box (view any angle)
· keep face forward
· hands flat, fingers spread, eye level
· keep hands on same level
· try the side wall, too
· look for a way out, panic? / 9. Skating (view any angle)
· keep feet sliding
· coast, feet go out slightly
· head up, focus forward
· arms out for balance
· try adding a trick
10. Bicycle (view any angle)
· get on bike, put up kickstand
· one leg stationary, one leg pedals
· keep it fluid
· hands on handle bars
· look around, wave / 11. Running (view any angle)
· fantasy run with one stationary leg
· or real run in place
· most runs are slow-motion / 12. Walking in Water (view any angle)
· keep legs flexible
· imagine depth of water – knee, waist, chest depth
· strong resistance
· use arms to help “swim” through