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1-on-1 Acting Class- How to Perform Mime

In this one hour class learners can learn the basics of mime, or develop existing skills, to end up creating their own performance piece for a talent show, short video, or to amaze friends and family.
Mrs. T
Average rating:
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What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
60 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. In order to develop their skills, it is recommended that learners rehearse outside of class.
Progress Report
included

Class Experience

Beginner - Advanced Level
Are you looking for an exciting talent or skill for a talent show or speech and drama competition?

Would you like some help to make your own mime videos/performances?

Have you ever watched someone performing mime and wondered how do they do that? or do you want to develop your existing mime skills?

In this acting class, you will learn (or re-cap) what mime is and the starting points of how to perform it. From what ‘placing’ is, to how to show an audience the dynamics (height, width, depth, weight) of an invisible object.

Don’t worry though you don’t need any prior mime, or even acting/performing experience, to take part in this fun, active class. 

Costumes and white gloves are always welcome too!

'Mime is the art of creating the illusion of reality'- Claude Kipnis

The class will start with an especially created physical warm-up (and an explanation of why it is still important to warm up, even though we are not interacting with real objects), before learners will learn how to show there are invisible, imaginary objects right in front of them.

We will then move on to showing how to push, pull, and lift a large object before starting to create our own short mime performance piece that can be developed into a talent show spot or even a video or series of videos.

*For older or experienced mime artists we can work on mime techniques from the famous mime artist Jacques Lecoq who even set up his own school in France for studying mime. 'I simply ask them to keep silent, the better to understand what lies beneath language'. We will look at the use of breathing and how it changes the look and feel of a move, explore tension, the neutral mask, and a mime's reactions.

Learners will also be encouraged to work on their mime persona and costume ideas and learn why mimes dress as they do.

I look forward to seeing you in class.............and don’t forget to bring your invisible, imaginary boxes with you!

Learning Goals

Learners will learn how to mime or how to develop these new skills into a mini-performance piece.
learning goal

Other Details

Learning Needs
-Years of classroom inclusivity training (as a High School teacher). -Level 2: Understanding Autism, -Level 2: Understanding Mental Health First Aid, -Helped many shy, quiet, anxious, and neuro-diverse learners exceed their expectations,
Parental Guidance
This is an active class so please make sure that learners are dressed comfortably, have room to move around, and have a drink nearby should they need it.
Language of Instruction
English (Level: A2)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Southampton

I have taken many workshops in this skill and I have a real passion for researching more and perfecting my craft. I have taught in-person group classes and love seeing learners develop a new passion or polish existing skills.

I am a fully qualified, experienced teacher (BAPA, PGCE), professional actor, and director, who has also worked as many types of presenter.

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$80

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Meets on demand
60 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-12

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