Performing Arts

Performing arts is a career field where artists use their physical self to perform in front of an audience. There are mainly three categories of performing arts - music, drama and dance. Drama might be in the form of a street play, pantomime, stand-up comedy, a movie and beyond.

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Education

Many educational institutes and universities in India are offering courses in the field of performing arts. These courses are offered at certificate level, diploma, undergraduate degree level and postgraduate degree. The motive behind these courses is to train students in various categories of performing arts. The choice of performing arts will also be heavily influenced by the individual’s choices. It involves the blend of practical with theoretical.

Knowledge and Tasks

While each discipline is associated with a specific skill set, all performing artists are expected to be creative and persistent.
Physical stamina and teamwork are key for actors and dancers; those pursuing careers in the dramatic arts should have a good memory.
Students who are interested in careers as producers and directors should develop skills in communication and management.

Personality

Performing artists are extroverts who like the limelight. They are highly creative, expressive, and confident. They have clarity on what they want to convey.

Salary

The Average Salary varies from 25 thousand per show to several lacs per show.

Pros

It’s a highly creative job.
A lot of exposure and impact can be made.
It acts as a relaxation therapy for an individual.

Cons

Takes a long time to gain a good reputation
A lot of travelling is required.
Long working hours, consistent practice and injuries need to be dealt with.

Top Institutes

India

National School of Drama, Delhi.
Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai
Sri Thyagaraja College of Music and Dance, Hyderabad.
Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Bangalore.

Abroad

The Ailey School - New York
The University of the Arts - Philadelphia, PA
NYU - Tisch School of the Arts - New York
The Juilliard School - New York

Famous People

Prabhu Deva

He has performed and designed a wide range of dancing styles and has garnered two National Film Awards for Best Choreography. He is often referred to as the ‘Indian Michael Jackson’.

Lata Mangeshkar

She is one of the best singers of Bollywood. She is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in the world. She started her career in 1942 and it spans over seven decades. She has sung in over thirty-six Indian regional and foreign languages.