Included in this course are

the 4 Pillars of Classic Mime


Being used by individuals, schools, camps and other group environments



Basic Mime 1: The 7 Axes


In mime, we divide the body in 7 segments called the 7 axes. They are used to study body lines, postures and physical expression. Use as many axes you need and combine them to reproduce postures, age, emotions, animals, objects etc.


This course introduces you to the 7 Axes and starts to show how to maximize their use.

Basic Mime 2: The 4 Dynamics

Learn the 4 Dynamics and how to use them:

  1. Fondu
  2. Toc
  3. Rebound
  4. Vibrations


Basic Mime 3: Face, Hands and Fixed Point


You can communicate so much with your face, your hands and the correct body posture.

Learn the basics of each of these to maximize your communication to large groups or to individuals.

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Basic Mime 4: Pantomime


The classic use of mime for pantomime!

You will encounter examples of many classic routines from which you can not only learn but also adapt and perfect for your own use. When you know the basics, you can now practice more as you are only limited by your imagination.

Introduction to the Body Talk Mime School


Mario Diamond Mime Teacher


School description

Always captivated by the silent art, Mario developed his own style and teaching techniques to apply in physical acting with circus performers, actors, figure skaters and politicians.

Here is some teaching experiences;

  • NECCA Circus School, Brattleboro, Vermont, USA
  • MOTH Poetic Circus, Denver, Colorado, USA
  • Street Theater troupe, Belgium
  • Canadian Olympic figure skaters (Josée Chouinard, Canadian Champion, Patrick Chan, World Champion)
  • Chinese Olympic figure skaters
  • Japanese Olympic figure skaters (Fumie Suguri)
  • American Olympic figure skaters
  • Russian Olympic figure skaters (Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov)
  • Various international circus artists; jugglers, clowns, contortionists etc.
  • Montreal Maire (1980's)
  • US Senator (2010's)

It is a three step technique; learn, practice, apply. 

I explain and demonstrate the technique. You try it and practice for a while. I show examples with videos and live acts. Then you apply it to your daily life.


Example Curriculum (With Example Videos)


  Introduction to Basic Mime Techniques
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  Basic Mime 1 - The 7 Axes; A study on the Body lines
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  Basic Mime 2 - The 4 Dynamics: A study on the Energy of Movement
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  Basic Mime 3 - Face, Hands, Point fixe; a study on Facial and Hands expressions, exploration of Fixed Point technique
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  Basic Mime 4 - Pantomime
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