Étienne Decroux

Étienne Decroux was a pioneering French actor and teacher known for developing corporeal mime, a theatrical style emphasizing the expressive use of the body and movement without words. His work focused on precise control of physical gestures to convey character, emotion, and narrative, blending elements of dance, mime, and acting. Decroux's techniques influenced modern physical theatre and greatly impacted performers like Jacques Lecoq. His approach promotes discipline, awareness, and craftsmanship in movement, making storytelling through the body a central art form independent of speech.