Early on in his career, Walt Disney worked with animation that contained no spoken dialogue. Instead, Walt and other early animators used clear imagery and compelling physical performances to tell their stories. In order to ensure audiences understood what was happening, movements and gestures were overemphasized, in the style of pantomime theater performers. See these early examples of animation in gallery 1, and then learn how to exaggerate poses, facial expressions, and movements yourself in order to create an animated piece that tells a clear visual story without dialogue.
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- Workshops Virtual
Grab your magic wands and join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Park (1955)! In this workshop, we will take a sneak peek at the...
Sat, Jul 19 | 10:30am–noon - Workshops Virtual
Grab your magic wands and join us as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Park (1955)! In this workshop, we will take a sneak peek at the...
Sat, Jul 19 | 1–2:30pm - Workshops Virtual
“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)...
Sat, Aug 16 | 10:30am–noon PST - Workshops Virtual
“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)...
Sat, Aug 16 | 1–2:30pm PST “Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)...
Sat, Aug 23 | 10:30am–noon“Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” Meet us “just around the riverbend” as we honor the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Pocahontas (1995)...
Sat, Aug 23 | 1–2:30pmCastles across the globe are significant not just for their rich history, but for their artistic design. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of...
Sun, Aug 24 | 10:30am–12:30pmJoin us in our Art Studio where you can enjoy evening cocktails and follow along as our Education staff teaches you step-by-step instructions on how...
Thu, Aug 28 | 5–7pmEnchanted castles have become a staple in fantastical tales. Who wouldn’t want their own structure to command at their own whim? Take a leap with us...
Sat, Aug 30 | 10:30am–noonEnchanted castles have become a staple in fantastical tales. Who wouldn’t want their own structure to command at their own whim? Take a leap with us...
Sat, Aug 30 | 1–2:30pm- Workshops Virtual
“Oh, Pluto!” This sweet pup has been a loyal companion to Mickey Mouse since 1930. Don your party hats and join us as we celebrate Pluto’s 95th...
Sat, Sep 6 | 10:30am–noon PST - Workshops Virtual
“Oh, Pluto!” This sweet pup has been a loyal companion to Mickey Mouse since 1930. Don your party hats and join us as we celebrate Pluto’s 95th...
Sat, Sep 6 | 1–2:30pm PST