performing arts

American  

plural noun

1. arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing.

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performing arts British  

plural noun

1. the arts that are primarily performed before an audience, such as dance and drama

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Etymology

Origin of performing arts

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Complaints about Copland’s leftist leanings pressured Eisenhower to cancel the performance, but left inklings in Ike’s mind that the nation needed a performing arts center in Washington, D.C.

From Los Angeles Times

The event will be the first in the UK to sign a union agreement with the performing arts and entertainment union Equity, after the collapse of the previous organisation left many performers unpaid.

From BBC

The Washington National Opera, which has performed at the Kennedy Center since 1971, is leaving the performing arts venue.

From Los Angeles Times

The performing arts offer a high-profile venue for Beijing to mobilize support at home and get its geopolitical message across to others.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ali, 14, was non-verbal in her previous school, using a whiteboard and a tablet to communicate, but is now hoping for a career in performing arts.

From BBC