performing arts

noun

: types of art (such as music, dance, or drama) that are performed for an audience
a high school for the performing arts

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An anthology of new plays by female-identifying writers, Women+ on the Edge of Democracy was commissioned by the Flynn—a center for performing arts in Burlington, Vermont—in partnership with the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. — Carey Purcell, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2026 In a statement, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava defended the project as a financial opportunity for the performing arts venue. — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The name Platform6 refers to the sixth art — performing arts — and the acquisition of Without Production broadens its offer, adding fashion shows to its expertise. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Sports and performing arts, for example, require varying degrees of breath management and physical control. — Karolyn Raphael, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for performing arts

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“Performing arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/performing%20arts. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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