PERFORMING ARTS

There are many different types of talent, including, but not limited to athletic, musical, performance, arts and intellect The first thing to do is decide if your child has real talent or not. Judging talent is subjective and everyone may not agree on the idea that a particular child is talented. However, there are instances when talent is undeniable, such as when a child tests off the academic charts and gains entry to college at age 12 or when a child can play Beethoven perfectly without having ever taken piano lessons. For the truly talented, the process of discovery takes belief and diligence. Instructions Contact a professional talent scout. Industries such as entertainment and fashion actively solicit talented youngsters. There are entire agencies looking to find the next child actor or model. Professional athletics also use scouts to recruit kids to their organizations in sports such as soccer and baseball. Present your child's talent to a professional in the same tale

Regardless of the medium, a performer presents his work for others to see, hoping for a good show and positive responses. But the actual performances are just part of the story. The performer assumes a variety of roles to support his work and keep the interests of fans. Actor An actor may wear many hats, both literally and figuratively. He may appear in a variety of productions, small and large, in theater, television or movies, in drama, comedy and other genres. Many working actors also have a regular job for a steady income and health insurance, so their days may be very full, with auditions, networking, marketing and performances added to regular working hours. Acting jobs may not be limited to stage and screen; actors may dress up in costume to perform at carnivals and fairs, for example. Singer/Musician Interest and talent in music can lead to a career as a singer or musician, or a combination of the two, either as a solo artist or part of a musical group, performing origi

Build a kissing booth from wood for a stable, semi-permanent, kissing stand. Before you pucker up to make some extra cash, you need to hammer up to build the booth. This kissing booth is easily taken apart for transporting and future uses. Things You'll Need 1 - 4-feet by 8-feet piece of plywood at least 3/4 inches thick Measuring tape Jigsaw Power screwdriver Drywall screws 10 corner braces Sander Paint 2 - 3/4-inch PVC Pipes 5 feet or 6 feet in length 2 - 3/4-inch metal straps 2 - 3/4-inch PVC pipe caps Canvas or paper Rope or string Lip balm Instructions Measure and mark the plywood for two sides that are 24 inches by 24 inches, a front panel that is 48 inches by 23 1/2 inches, a top panel that is 48 inches by 26 inches and a back panel that is 48 inches by 24 inches. Make cuts with a jigsaw. Be cautious with marking. One 4-foot by 8-foot piece of plywood should be enough wood for one kissing booth. Attach the side panels to the top and front panels using

The concept of a beauty pageant or beauty contest dates back over 200 years. It was P.T. Barnum, the renowned showman, who designed the modern-day beauty pageant, often staging competitions where audience members would decide on the prettiest contestant. Today, beauty pageants are likely to judge contestants on more than just looks. Planning such events can be arduous and time-consuming. However, with proper preparation and a hard-working staff, your beauty pageant can turn out to be a successful event. Instructions Put together committees made up of people who will help plan the event. The size of each committee may vary based on the responsibility given to each committee. For instance, the planning committee may consist of as many as five people; whereas, the fashion and design committee may only have three members. Each committee should be given a set of responsibilities. Assign each committee a chairperson to manage the responsibilities. Hold regular meetings with all the chai

A poetry night can be done for entertainment, a friendly get together or even for fundraising reasons. Poetry reading is performance art, so creating the atmosphere is key. No matter where you decide to host your event or the age group for which it is intended, you can provide the feel of an open-mic cafe with some curtains, some artwork and a handful of tables and chairs for your audience. Instructions Decorate the space you will be using. Whether it's your own living room, basement, community center or the cafe down the road, create the ambiance. Hang black fabric from the wall as a backdrop for the stage to help create an artsy feel. This can make the atmosphere appear cozy and theater-like. Consider hanging vintage style posters around the room. These could be given away as prizes for the best poets. Set up tables or furniture. If you're not using a cafe already, set up some card tables and cover with dark tablecloths. If you're in your own living room, utilize

The Nutcracker ballet is a classic holiday tradition people of any age in many regions of the world enjoy. The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is the original version of the story, written in 1816. The scary fairy tale, initially written only for adults, was later changed to a family-friendly fairy tale and then ballet. The ballet was first performed in 1892 in St. Petersburg, Russia during the holiday season. It has since been adapted to many different versions and is known by children around the world. Perhaps one of the most cultural activities for kids during the holiday season is to see a production of "The Nutcracker" ballet. Performances are held during the holiday season around the world. For example, the New York City Ballet holds 45 performances of "The Nutcracker" every year. In addition, many local theaters around the United States put on productions of the ballet. If you have young children, it may be beneficial to consider taking them to see an adaptat