The Beauty of Performing Arts
Art is the element that brings colour and wonder to our otherwise dull world. Over millions of years of their existence, humans have developed several different kinds of arts to entertain themselves and make a mundane life not as boring and monotonous. Performing arts is one of the major ways that humans entertain themselves wherein an artist performs for an audience. Some performing arts are music, dance, opera, theatre, circus arts, mime and magic.
- Dance
Several different styles of dance are known to us due to the media and its’ help to popularize them using trends. Shows like ‘Dancing with the stars’ and apps like Tiktok that promote dances are some of the main platforms that help showcase the art of dancing.
2. Music / Opera
Music gives the universe soul. Music appeals to everyone due to its wide variety of genres. Artists showcase their musical skills in various ways including concerts and live telecasts.
3. Theatre
Broadway is one of the world’s most renowned. Actors perform live for the audience.
4. Magic / escape artists
Escape artists like Harry Houdini and magicians like Penn and Teller are well known for their art. They fascinate and baffle their audience.
5. Circus acts / Puppetry
Jim Henson is one of the most famous puppeteers in the world and is well known for creating and performing Kermit the Frog. Circus acts are known to be colourful. Contortionists and animal trainers, fire breathers and gymnasts are all a part of the magical world of the circus.
To conclude, there are many different types of performing arts that enrich our lives everyday and make the world more colourful, fun and a happy place.
— Carisse Dmello
Carisse is a 20 year old from Mumbai. She is a last year chemistry student who likes gaming and learning about different cultures.
