{"id":1402,"date":"2011-08-04T18:59:54","date_gmt":"2011-08-04T22:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theaterseatstorec1.nextmp.net\/wordpress\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2025-04-28T10:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T14:16:08","slug":"guide-to-the-performing-arts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theaterseatstore.com\/blog\/guide-to-the-performing-arts","title":{"rendered":"Theater, Dance and Music: A Guide to Performing Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″ css=”.vc_custom_1745849738408{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

Dating back to 8500 B.C. performing arts have been a popular art form for many cultures. They include a variety of arts such as dance, theater, musical performance, operas and more. Performing arts are based on employing a person’s face, body and presence as the performance medium. This is the opposite of plastic arts, where one uses materials such as clay or paint to create a physical work of art. To learn more about the performing arts you can enjoy in the comfort of your own home theater seating, check out the resources below to take a look into theater, dance, music and more.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”45329″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737136991725{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

Performing Arts to Enjoy in Home Theater Seats<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″ css=”.vc_custom_1588878693913{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”]Performing Arts Reading Room<\/b><\/a> – This website, from the Library of Congress, offers a variety of helpful links to dance, music and theater.<\/p>\n

Early Performing Arts History<\/b><\/a> – From Iowa Public Television comes a helpful article that outlines various influences on early performing arts.<\/p>\n

Department<\/b><\/a> – This website features an example of a performing arts department at a university. It is a good resource for students.<\/p>\n

Performing Arts Subject Guide<\/b><\/a> – From Elon University library, this subject guide offers resources in dance, theater and film.<\/p>\n

Safety at Performing Arts Venues<\/b><\/a> – This article allows people to take a look into different venues that performing arts take place in and how they handle safety.<\/p>\n

Explanation<\/b><\/a> – This website presents a basic explanation of what the performing arts entail. It is good for those new to the subject.<\/p>\n

Performing Arts: Whitney<\/b><\/a> – This website features information on the history of performing arts at the Whitney Museum of American Art.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737137005150{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

Theater<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″ css=”.vc_custom_1618430982227{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”]A History of the Theater<\/b><\/a> – This website features information on a history of theater in the world. This is Central Washington University’s website.<\/p>\n

Theatre History Website<\/b><\/a> – This website provides people with a look at a comprehensive history of the theater. It features the theaters of different cultures.<\/p>\n

History of Theater Timeline<\/b><\/a> – Glencoe theater offers an interactive timeline to help people understand the history of theater dating all the way back to 8500 B.C.<\/p>\n

Polk Theatre Website<\/b><\/a> – This website offers people a look at the Polk Theater, one of America’s most reputed theaters. This is the official website of the theater<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Theater Library<\/b><\/a> – This website offers general theater history, as well as a look into ancient, medieval and modern theater.<\/p>\n

Shakespeare’s Works<\/b><\/a> – This website provides all of Shakespeare’s works. It is provided by MIT.<\/p>\n

Shakespeare on the Internet<\/b><\/a> – This website is another source of Shakespeare’s plays on the Internet. This is Palomar College’s website.<\/p>\n

Modernist Theater, Eastern Themes<\/b><\/a> – This website examines the relationship between modernism and eastern themes. This website is Yale’s.<\/p>\n

Modern Theater Revisited<\/b><\/a> – This website analyzes some concepts of Modern Theater<\/a>. It is Victoria & Albert Museum website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737137012078{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

Dance<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″ css=”.vc_custom_1588878799143{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”]Voice of the Shuttle: Dance<\/b><\/a> – UC Santa Barbara offers an expansive list of resources that relate to many different types of dance.<\/p>\n

Dance History Timeline<\/b><\/a> – Dallas and Houston Dance Association offers an education timeline to help teach about dance throughout history.<\/p>\n

Western Social Dance<\/b><\/a> – The Library of Congress offers a collection on the different types of western dance.<\/p>\n

Dance in the 20s<\/b><\/a> – This website explores dance back in the 1920s. It is Illinois State University’s website.<\/p>\n

Ballet and Modern Dance<\/b><\/a> – This website briefly discusses modern dance and ballet’s fusion.<\/p>\n

All About the Dancing Occupation<\/b><\/a> – This website looks at many aspect of a dancer’s career. It is a federal government website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1737137022834{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

Music<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”.blogpostfont” max_width=”1000″ css=”.vc_custom_1588878772632{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”]Music History Explored<\/b><\/a> – This website looks at the history of music. It goes as far back as the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n

Research Guide on Music History<\/b><\/a> – This website offers an extensive list of websites and books to check out in order to learn more about the history of music.<\/p>\n

Jazz and Seattle<\/b><\/a> – This website talks about the history of Jazz music in Seattle. It is a government website.<\/p>\n

All About Musical Composition<\/b><\/a> – This guide looks at the factors involved in musical composition.<\/p>\n

Musical Term Glossary<\/b><\/a> – This website presents a list of musical terms. It features words like “canon,” “cadenza” and many others.<\/p>\n

Composing Piano Music<\/b><\/a> – This website talks about composing piano music. Interested visitors are given advice on composing piano music.<\/p>\n

Symbols in Music<\/b><\/a> – This website is all about music symbols and how and when to use them.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

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