The way that you move on stage plays a key part in mime, dance and Physical theatre. It can also express a character's feelings, age and gender. Wearing period costume affects movement too.
Body language is communication coming from movement or position, particularly facial expressions, gestures and the relative positions of a speaker and listener. It may be the message being conveyed or it may add layers of meaning to the spoken words.
Body language is also known as non-verbal communication. If you鈥檙e wondering how powerful body language can be, think about how often a text message or even a phone call is misunderstood. This is because the listener doesn鈥檛 see the facial expressions or body language which would convey the mood of the speaker. Look at Describing body language and Describing facial expressions to learn more about body language and its importance.