Introduction to Mime

Telling Stories Through Gesture, Movement & Stillness

Overview

Mime is a powerful art form that tells stories through movement, gesture, and expression — without the use of words. Rooted in ancient theatrical traditions, mime emphasizes clarity of emotion, body control, and imaginative storytelling.

This introductory course explores the fundamentals of mime as a tool for creative expression and performance. Students will learn how to use posture, facial expression, and precise movements to convey narrative and emotion. By building body awareness and non-verbal communication skills, this course serves as a foundation for both stage performance and broader artistic development.

Discover the expressive power of silence through movement, gesture, and emotion. This course introduces the foundational skills of mime for stage and storytelling.

What You’ll Learn:

Program Highlights

Expressive Storytelling Without Words

Full-Body Movement Training

Facial Expression Techniques

Imaginative Scene Creation

Learning Modules

Week - 1

History and Evolution of Mime. Body Alignment. techniques and Mime basics (Anga,Upanga and Prathupanga)

Week - 2

Yoga and Kalarippayattu techniques for Body opening

Week - 3

Premise work (crosses, Premise, Priming and Bending) Animal Movements.

Week - 4

Isolation Exercises and Illusions

Week - 5

Pointing Exercises, Walking styles

Week 6 - 8

Character work

Week - 9

Eye Exercises with Sathvikabhinaya.

Week - 10

Navarasa sadhana

Week - 11

Narasara sadhana

Week - 12

Improvisation.

Week - 13

Improvisation (creating sketches and performance techniques)

Week - 14

Performance techniques with costume and makeup

Week - 15

Finale of the course. Presentation of all Mime

Duration

15 Weeks – 90 Mins/Week
Course Fees

$450
Classes

Every Friday, Starting from 31st January, 2025 6PM (PST)
Certificate

Students will receive certificate of completion. Students enrolled in “For CREDIT’ will also receive TRANSCRIPT.

Faculty Spotlight

Arusam Madhusudhan (Mime Madhu)

Adjunct Professor

Arusam Madhusudan, affectionately known as Mime Madhu is an internationally renowned Mime artist who has been learning and mastering the art form since 35 years and created his own unique niche. He travelled for Mime performances and conducting mime workshops throughout India and world and won many accolades for his exceptional artistry in the field of mime.. they include Ustad Bismillah Khan award from Sangeet Natak Academy, Nandi Award etc and has also been a recipient to several scholarships. He has received the title of ‘Mukhabhinaya Samrat’ from the world-renowned mimicry artist Sri Nerella Venumadhav. He is the founder of Indian Mime Academy through which he relentlessly and tirelessly continues to teach and promote the art of mime.