Nonverbal Behavior Workshop Activities

The 500-Year-Gap Conversation/Time Traveler

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In pairs, participant A attempts to communicate the use and value of a modern-day object to participant B, who plays the role of someone from 500 years ago.

Mirror Exercise

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In pairs in front of the class to demonstrate, then everyone.

Complementary Shapes

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One person turns to the person next to them & makes a sound & motion,
person 2 responds with complementary sound & motion.
play is passed around the circle (2 to 3, etc.)

Machines

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One at a time, people add to create a moving, noise-making machine.

Relationship Sculpture

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One person sculpts 2 people in relationship. Sculpted people shift their relationship to each other.