Gesture, pace and quality of movement
Gesture
A movement of the head, hand or other body part to express meaning. is the way people communicate with their hands or other parts of the body. It can be used to show a character’s emotions, eg shaking a fist to represent anger. Gestures can also show a character’s personality, eg strong and sharp gestures such as wagging a pointed finger may show an aggressive character.
Pace
Pace is the speed of a performer’s movement. As well as focusing on pace individually, the pace of movement within a scene can completely change the atmosphere on stage. For example, in a period piece a scene may begin with lots of fast-paced movement as servants quickly prepare for a lavish meal. Then the Lord and Lady appear, entering the stage slowly and serenely, highlighting to the audience their power and demonstrating their Position of an individual in relation to another or others, especially in regard to social or professional standing. in contrast to the servants.
Quality of movement
Quality of movement can help to emphasise character type to an audience. For example, a performer playing a fairy might move with a light and flowing quality, whereas a performer playing a troll might move with a much heavier, stomping quality. Quality of movement can help create atmosphere, mood and emotion in a scene.