The Vitality of Performing Arts in Education Research Assignment

Cedar Moore
English 223
Rebecca Barclay
11/30/17
The Vitality of Performing Arts in Education
Although the Arts have come under attack multiple times in the past, the problem regarding the Arts is now a question of vitality in a school education. The Arts have always been given the short stick whenever it comes to financial decisions even on a national level, causing them to be questioned as to whether they matter or if they are just mere electives that cost a pretty penny to keep around. The Performing Arts are vital in a school education as they are known to lead to advanced memory and enhanced public speaking skills, which in return could lead to career advancements and increased social skills (Crockett). If the issue is not addressed then it could lead to the Performing Arts being defunded, forgotten, and taken out of our schools. To combat this, we need to voice our support and allow and push our kids to take these classes to give them that extra boost in their education. From a parental view, don’t we all want our kids to get the best out of everything? Arts allow students to grow and to express themselves in ways that they would not usually be allowed to in other classes. Arts make us feel connected to one another and less isolated. Through arts, individuals share an emotion, and that sharing connects them with each other, and realizes they all feel the same emotions. Individuals find their identity and make it easier and more pleasurable to live.
The Skills Developed Through the Visual and Performing Arts
The visual on and performing Arts are more than role-playing or dance and song. They can impart versatile and transferable life skills that matter resulting in a well-rounded, holistic educational appearance for the students taking such subjects (Crockett). The skills include but are not limited to problem-solving, critical thinking, as well as, good listening. The Performing Arts focus not only on the physical but also on the mental and emotional aspects of a performer which can lead to personal development. The Arts, in addition, stress on the importance of human connection. This paper will talk about the skills that can be developed by the performing arts, the social and economic impact of the visual and performing arts, the funding of arts, career prospects for performers, the National Arts Index and how these can be used to guarantee the vitality of arts programs.
Participants of these arts programs have more ability to creatively express themselves. By pursuing art, any performer is encouraged to express themselves in other aspects of their lives using the creative skills they learn during performances including in professional and personal relationships and settings (Crockett). Since the arts require self-expression that is unique and personal to every performer, they get the opportunity to explore their expressive abilities. Most performers who are unable to express themselves in normal conditions have found an outlet through such means as dance, or music.
The performing arts have also been long known to boost confidence in those who participate in its various forms. The arts provide a sense of accomplishment and boost the self-esteem of the performers. Flawlessly performing that dance rout...