Performing Arts

Employees in the Performing Arts entertain audiences either in live appearances or in recorded or broadcast presentations. The Performing Arts include music, drama, dance, standup comedy, and motion pictures. Workers who support performances behind the scenes—such as screenwriters, composers, choreographers, directors, stagehands, makeup artists, and others—are included in the Performing Arts field.
Steven Gross

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After a lot of hard work, the set for Dancing at Lughnasa is finally ready. Gross explains why he loves his craft.
Work Style | Artopia

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Christian von Howard talks about his work style when it comes to choreography. Von Howard uses athletic, aerial movement in his work influenced by a great variety of styles.
Classical Training | Artopia

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Von Howard explains the complex relationship between classical and modern dance styles and how he incorporates the difference influences.
Trustus Theater | Artopia

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Visit a rehearsal of the 2004/2005 Trustus production of The Rocky Horror Show and meet director Randy Hanna and choreographer Anita Ashley. Trustus is a small professional theatre in Columbia, South...
Puppetmaking | Artopia

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This video walks through the process of making a puppet on some tight time constraints.