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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The three buildings are at the heart of Miyagawa-cho, where geiko and maiko can be observed entering their ochaya teahouses for the night or turning up for morning performing arts training at the Kaburenjo.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Later this year, a new performing arts center will open at Crossroads, and the recital hall will be called The Mary Ann.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Any closure decision will likely hinge on academic factors like the school’s PSAT scores and graduation rate, not on the strength of its performing arts or athletics programs.
—Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Plus more happening in the performing arts, museum and gallery spaces from March 20 through 26.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Few Presidents, in fact, have had much time for the performing arts.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
The focus expanded to a range of performing arts with students from around the world attending its programs.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The district is home to multiple art galleries, a performing arts center, a pavilion for a weekly farmers market, and The Museum Broken Arrow.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
When the mic came back on, Singh continued, and eventually ended his speech by taking a shot at a recent controversy that saw Best Actor nominee Timothée Chalamet dismiss performing arts like ballet and opera.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Later this year, a new performing arts center will open at Crossroads, and the recital hall will be called The Mary Ann.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Any closure decision will likely hinge on academic factors like the school’s PSAT scores and graduation rate, not on the strength of its performing arts or athletics programs.
—Melanie Asmar, Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2026
Plus more happening in the performing arts, museum and gallery spaces from March 20 through 26.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Few Presidents, in fact, have had much time for the performing arts.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
The focus expanded to a range of performing arts with students from around the world attending its programs.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
The district is home to multiple art galleries, a performing arts center, a pavilion for a weekly farmers market, and The Museum Broken Arrow.
—Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
When the mic came back on, Singh continued, and eventually ended his speech by taking a shot at a recent controversy that saw Best Actor nominee Timothée Chalamet dismiss performing arts like ballet and opera.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Performing arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/performing%20arts. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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