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

3. What is considered Performing arts? Acting Broadcasting Singing Dancing Theatre Puppetry Magic Opera........

4. AS WELL AS Costume Lighting Props/scenery Stage management Writing/Authors

5. 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 Australia than there were 20 years ago. Artists living in capital cities earn 22 percent more than those in regional centres (Artists Careers, 2010)

6. 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

7. The Talented People The performing arts is made up of a wide range of areas that use expression. These include things such as singing, acting, opera etc. There are many people that have contributed to these areas using their talent and commitment.

8. Michael Jackson Singer/Dancer Luciano Pavorotti Opera Singer (Micheal Jackson,2009) (Luciano Pavorotti, )

9. Ludwig van Beethoven Composer Anna Pavlova Ballet Dancer (Ludwig Beethoven,1820) (Anna Pavlova, 2006)

10. Alvin Ailey Choreographer Sean Connery Actor (Alvin Ailey, 2009) (Sean Connery, 2009)

11. Famous quotes Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits. Anna Pavlova( ( Womens History) Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend Ludwig van Beethoven, quoted by Bettina von Arnin, letter to Goethe, 1810( ( Famous Quotes) The greatest education in the world is watching the masters at work. Michael Jackson ( ( Michael Jackson Quotes) Music can change the world because it can change people. Bono (U2) (BonoQuotes) Music, even in situations of the greatest horror, should never be painful to the ear but should flatter and charm it, and thereby always remain music. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Mozart Quotes)

12. References Artists Careers. (2010, August 17). Retrieved October 22, 2010, from Australian Council: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/79072/Artist_career_research_summary.p df http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/79072/Artist_career_research_summary.p df Luciano Pavarotti [Image] http://www.google.com.au/images?um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-au:IE- SearchBox&tbs=isch:1&&sa=X&ei=brS-TJ_PB4GavAOet- kV&ved=0CCMQvwUoAQ&q=luciano+pavarotti&spell=1&biw=1221&bih=668-http://www.google.com.au/images?um=1&hl=en&rls=com.microsoft:en-au:IE- SearchBox&tbs=isch:1&&sa=X&ei=brS-TJ_PB4GavAOet- kV&ved=0CCMQvwUoAQ&q=luciano+pavarotti&spell=1&biw=1221&bih=668- Ludwig Beethoven [image] 2009 Retrieved from: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beethoven.jpg Anna Pavlova [Image] 2006 Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Anna_Pavlova_1912.jpghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Anna_Pavlova_1912.jpg Michael Jackson [Image] 2009 Retrieved from: http://www.examiner.com/entertainment-in- national/michael-jackson-s-body-may-be-permanently-displayed-public-after-plastination-procedurehttp://www.examiner.com/entertainment-in- national/michael-jackson-s-body-may-be-permanently-displayed-public-after-plastination-procedure Alvin Ailey [Image] 2009 Retrieved from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aa_ellington_career_2_e.jpghttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aa_ellington_career_2_e.jpg Sean Connery [Image] 2009 Retrieved from: http://www.topnews.in/people/sean-conneryhttp://www.topnews.in/people/sean-connery Bono Quotes. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2010, from Brainy Quote: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/b/bono.html http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/b/bono.html Famous Quotes. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2010, from Music with ease: http://www.musicwithease.com/beethoven-quotes.html http://www.musicwithease.com/beethoven-quotes.html

13. References Contd Hugh Jackman Quotes. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2010, from Brainy Quotes: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/h/hugh_jackman.html http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/h/hugh_jackman.html Michael Jackson Quotes. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2010, from Think Exist.com: http://thinkexist.com/quotes/michael_jackson/ http://thinkexist.com/quotes/michael_jackson/ Mozart Quotes. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2010, from All Great Quotes: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/b/bono.html http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/b/bono.html Womens History. (n.d.). Retrieved October 2010, 22, from about.com: http://www.topnews.in/people/sean-connery