AFRICAN CARIBBEAN ADULT BEGINNERS MIME GAIN LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATION

AFRICAN CARIBBEAN ADULT BEGINNERS MIME GAIN LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATION

Event Description: Are you ready to unleash your inner performer? Join us at ACADEMY BUILDINGS for an exciting opportunity to learn the art of mime! This event is tailored for ADULT BEGINNERS looking to gain a LEVEL 1 QUALIFICATION in African Caribbean Mime. Whether you're a seasoned performer or a complete newbie, this event is perfect for anyone eager to explore the world of mime. Get ready to express yourself in a whole new way!

What is the role of mime in the performing arts?

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Mime is a form of art that involves using the body to communicate without words. It's used in the performing arts for several reasons:

1. **Expression without language barriers**: Mime allows performers to tell stories and express emotions that can be understood by audiences regardless of language differences.

2. **Visual storytelling**: Mime emphasizes the visual aspect of storytelling. It engages the audience through gestures and movements, which can be more impactful than words at times.

3. **Physical acting skills**: Mime requires high levels of skill and control. Performers must be able to convey complex ideas and feelings using only their bodies.

4. **Complementing other art forms**: Mime can be combined with other performance elements such as dance, theater, and circus acts to enhance a production's storytelling capabilities.

5. **Simplicity and focus**: By eliminating dialogue, mime forces the audience to pay close attention to the performer's actions and facial expressions, which can create a more intense and focused experience.

6. **Versatility**: Mime can be performed in various settings, from large stages to small, intimate venues, and it can be adapted to suit different types of performances.

7. **Humorous or dramatic effect**: Mime can be used to create humor by exaggerating movements or to add dramatic tension by silently acting out scenes that might otherwise be difficult to portray verbally.

8. **Educational tool**: It can be used in educational settings to teach students about body language and non-verbal communication.

9. **Artistic challenge**: For performers, mastering mime is an artistic challenge that tests their ability to express themselves in a unique and compelling way without the usual reliance on spoken dialogue.

10. **Engagement with the audience**: Mime often involves audience participation, making it a dynamic and interactive form of entertainment.

In summary, mime plays a significant role in the performing arts by offering a universal, engaging, and physically demanding form of storytelling that can enhance the overall experience of a performance.

LEARNER AGREEMENT

The Directors and Assistant Directors of the group in a meeting are pleased that you have enrolled on the course, however, they have instructed Lorna Blackman distribute learner agreement and application form to all learners.

THE BUSINESS - THE STYLISTERS CHILDREN AND YOUTH/URBAN SHORT CUTS/BIG PEOPLES PROJECT

We are registered with Companies House and all our documents are up to date. We hold a Public Liability Insurance without it the group could not deliver workshops or stage productions.

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TEACHINGLorna Blackman MA is the Director of the Company along with Peter Nelson Assistant Director and we also have guests Director Blossom. One of them was an ex-student of the group about 7 years ago. Her name is Blossom and now is recording and gaining West End work.

TEACHING ROOM

We will make sure that the space is conducive to adults, and we will adhere to the health and safety measures.

CLASSES

We will aim that the delivery of the classes will be enjoyable, informative, educational preparing you for the LAMDA exam and performance. NO CHEWING IN THE LESSONS this may get lodge down in your throat.

THE COURSE

The course will prepare you for your LAMDA qualification. The lessons will cover aspects of stage placement linking live art to acting. During the course learners will have the experience in going into the recording studios.

TRY TO COMPLETE ALL HOMEWORK

ATTENDANCE/ABSENCES/ AND PUNCTUALITYWe are aware that as adults with busy lifestyles and work commitments it may be difficult to be on time, however, if adults are late the facilitator will not be able to recapture everything in detail due to time constraints. Therefore, a quick briefing will be sent out of the weekly lesson plans.

If you are unable to attend classes, please email lorna.blackman61@gmail.com or mobile 07752197980

If you are going on holiday, please inform Lorna Blackman facilitator so that we can make any adjustment to the timetabling of the exam if possible.

LAMDA CERTIFICATION

After your exam the certificate takes six weeks to process.

We the group wish you well.

We exercise a No Refund

NO REFUND POLICY

The group takes pride in the delivery of their courses. Our courses are the most concise explorative and successful within the field of delivering acting classes preparing adults for LAMDA exams

Declaration Upon enrolling onto the course you have taken the decision to develop your confidence and learning with us.