Performing arts
The phrase Performing arts constitutes a collective term for all arts utilizing live performance of any kind (song, music, dance, movement, theatre, acrobatics, etc) as part of a performance or event. It is often used in contrast to creative arts, though the performing arts often involve visual and aural art forms in costume written or oral texts, set designs and costume designs, soundscapes, etc.
See also show business and entertainment industry
South African companies and entities, and disciplinary descriptions using the term
The Performing Arts Network of South Africa (PANSA)
Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts
The Performing Arts Councils of South Africa
Centre for Performing Arts, University of the Western Cape[1]
BA Performing and Visual Art, University of the Witwatersrand
Performing and Fine Arts Department of the American International School of Johannesburg
Cape Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA)[2]
Campus of Performing Arts (COPA)[3]
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Performing_arts
https://www.uwc.ac.za/cpo/Pages/default.aspx
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