2. The Fundamentals ofThe Fundamentals of
French PantomimeFrench Pantomime
The 5 sections of the body…The 5 sections of the body…
1.1. HeadHead
2.2. NeckNeck
3.3. ChestChest
4.4. WaistWaist
5.5. PelvisPelvis
The Fundamentals:The Fundamentals:
InclinationsInclinations
RotationsRotations
TranstationsTranstations
5. Your PresentationYour Presentation
1.1. Observe performances by Marcel Marceau and IrekObserve performances by Marcel Marceau and Irek
Krosney on the above YouTube pages.Krosney on the above YouTube pages.
2.2. Note the differences in style, both physical and in story-Note the differences in style, both physical and in story-
telling.telling.
3.3. In an electronic presentation (PPT, Video, Audio, etc.),In an electronic presentation (PPT, Video, Audio, etc.),
compare and contrast the differences seen in thecompare and contrast the differences seen in the
performance styles:performance styles:
What aspects of the French Fundamentals of Mime are intact inWhat aspects of the French Fundamentals of Mime are intact in
the Polish style?the Polish style?
What are different?What are different?
Why do you think these differences exist?Why do you think these differences exist?
How can you reflect these differences through yourHow can you reflect these differences through your
presentation?presentation?
6. Standards MetStandards Met
Visual and Performing Arts: Theatre Content Standards:Visual and Performing Arts: Theatre Content Standards:
3.0 Historical and Cultural Context3.0 Historical and Cultural Context
Understanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural DimensionsUnderstanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural Dimensions
of Theatre. Students analyze the role and development of theatre,of Theatre. Students analyze the role and development of theatre,
film/video, and electronic media in past and present culturesfilm/video, and electronic media in past and present cultures
throughout the world, noting diversity as it relates to theatre.throughout the world, noting diversity as it relates to theatre.
3.4 Compare and contrast specific styles and forms of world theatre.3.4 Compare and contrast specific styles and forms of world theatre.
For example, differentiate between Elizabethan comedy andFor example, differentiate between Elizabethan comedy and
Restoration farce.Restoration farce.
National Educational Technology StandardsNational Educational Technology Standards::
2. Communication and Collaboration2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate andStudents use digital media and environments to communicate and
work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individualwork collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual
learning and contribute to the learning of others.learning and contribute to the learning of others.
2b. Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple2b. Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple
audiences using a variety of media and formats.audiences using a variety of media and formats.
7. Standards MetStandards Met
Visual and Performing Arts: Theatre Content Standards:Visual and Performing Arts: Theatre Content Standards:
3.0 Historical and Cultural Context3.0 Historical and Cultural Context
Understanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural DimensionsUnderstanding the Historical Contributions and Cultural Dimensions
of Theatre. Students analyze the role and development of theatre,of Theatre. Students analyze the role and development of theatre,
film/video, and electronic media in past and present culturesfilm/video, and electronic media in past and present cultures
throughout the world, noting diversity as it relates to theatre.throughout the world, noting diversity as it relates to theatre.
3.4 Compare and contrast specific styles and forms of world theatre.3.4 Compare and contrast specific styles and forms of world theatre.
For example, differentiate between Elizabethan comedy andFor example, differentiate between Elizabethan comedy and
Restoration farce.Restoration farce.
National Educational Technology StandardsNational Educational Technology Standards::
2. Communication and Collaboration2. Communication and Collaboration
Students use digital media and environments to communicate andStudents use digital media and environments to communicate and
work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individualwork collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual
learning and contribute to the learning of others.learning and contribute to the learning of others.
2b. Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple2b. Students communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple
audiences using a variety of media and formats.audiences using a variety of media and formats.
