Performing arts

Performing arts have been around for centuries. Famous artists and creators have expressed their ideas and feelings through works of art which range from Shakespeare’s plays, to DaVinci’s paintings, to modern day photography. People, who have creative mindsets like this, have expressed themselves and learned new things through artistic outlets. In today’s society, kids all over the United States have taken advantage of the opportunities in their school to shine their artistic talents in performance arts as well as using this resource to learn other material in their curriculum. Students who have difficulty learning material in a regular classroom setting use other options such as the performing arts to help them understand materials in other classes. Unfortunately, because of the economic hardships, states have been getting lower incomes for activities in schools, which result in…

been involved in the performing arts since I was in Kindergarten, but I have struggled with presenting myself in front of groups of people for my entire life. Despite this struggle, this aspect of my life has become a very important part of who I am. The question then, is how did the performing arts become so important in my life? Anyone can understand that when an individual has been doing an activity for most of his or her life, that activity becomes a major part of who that individual is, as…

The Pittsburgh Performing Arts Center was founded in 1989, and has served over 150,000 young people, 30,000 teachers, and a countless number of school districts over the past 25 years. The Pittsburgh Performing Arts Center designs programs to inspire students’ artistic expression and thought through integrative experiences. Our programs adapt to fit the needs of all students ranging from kindergarten to twelfth grade. The design of our 2016 season will bring laughter, excitement, and a time to…

As a young child every little girl dreams of becoming a ballerina or an actress. But little do they know with the fun you have with this career comes at a cost. Performing arts can be a grueling job. Due to the competitive nature, the high risk of injury, and expenses. This job is extremely demanding it requires years of training; not many people are able to succeed in the profession. In the performing arts career connections and publicity mean a lot. This means being able to deal with doing…

Is majoring in the Performing Arts useless? Some people believe that majoring in the Arts is useless, but it is not. If the world did not have performing artist who would provide entertainment? Who would give people a laugh when they most need it? Who would be there to pull your heart strings with the most heartfelt lines and tear jerkers? The answer is no one. So let’s ask again, are the performing arts important ? The answer to that is, yes. A Performing Arts major is not useless because…

country, school officials are cutting the performing arts budgets and getting rid of the programs altogether. There are many different opinions and ideas about the positive and negative affects of having performing arts programs in schools, like why they should be cut or kept. Although many believe that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs have more benefits than performing arts programs, this is untrue because performing arts programs help students in many different areas,…

All art forms are important to a culture because the music, the sculptures, the paintings, etc., all help form and differentiate each culture from another. Therefore, I disagree with the statement that visual artists are more important to a culture than performing artists because they create permanent work of art because both works of art can cause people to reflect on their lives, can bring enjoyment, and both can allow people to experience and interpret the art in their own way. It shouldn’t…

How does performing arts affect your mental state? Imagine if you had something to look forward to after school or work, a place where you can meet people and bond with them? Performing arts can affect you in many different ways. According to Juilette Siverstine, there are 5 different ways performing arts can benefit your child. In the article she talks about how performing arts can help your child to earn higher academic achievement, confidence and self representation skills, a medium for self…

The performing arts are a field and form of expression that reaches to all ends of the earth and through people of all races, ethnicities and backgrounds. As a person of color, I feel it is critical that arts administration be diverse so that they can find the communities and people most in need and help give back. Arts administration is the foundation of any strong performing arts initiative. These kinds of initiatives are exceptionally beneficial to the communities they serve. The performing…

Performing Arts High Schools: Should the Government Fund Them? In ancient human societies, abilities in visual and musical arts were often considered prerequisites for government services, and were associated with religious and leadership roles. In medieval Europe, private tutors were sought after by wealthy families, and the middle and lower classes could seek apprenticeships to professional artists for music and art instructions. In the 1800s, public education begin in the United States…