The Performin

g Arts

The Performing Arts is a form of expression using the body, voice and so forth to

create entertainment.

What is considered Performing arts?

• Acting• Broadcasting• Singing• Dancing • Theatre• Puppetry • Magic • Opera........

AS WELL AS• Costume • Lighting • Props/scenery • Stage management • Writing/Authors

• in 2006, 24,000 Australians were employed in artistic occupations.

• The total population of practising professional artists in 2009 was estimated at just over 44,000

• The growth in the numbers of practising professional artists has levelled out over the past 10 years. However, there are nearly 40 percent more artists in Australiathan there were 20 years ago.

• Artists living in capital cities earn22 percent more than those in regional centres

We are so lucky in Western Australia!

• Wappa• West Australian Symphony Orchestra• Black Swan Theatre Company• Spare Parts Puppet Theatre• Principal Academy of Dance• Perth City Youth Ballet• Wadumbah Aboriginal Dance Troupe • John Curtin College of the Arts