Performing Arts Courses and Certifications

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Future Stage Manifesto - Reimagining Performing Arts in a Hyperconnected World

Panel discussion exploring the futureStage Manifesto's vision of performance as a human right and its impact on the performing arts in a hyperconnected world, featuring insights on innovation in connected theatre.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DELving into Embodied Dance History (Live Online)

1129 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore early American modern dance history through an immersive, asynchronous course tailored for dance educators.

• CourseHorse
• 24 hours
• On-Demand
• $380.00

The Art of Auditioning: Techniques for Television with Rob Decina (Live Online)

329 ratings at CourseHorse

Join top TV Casting Director Rob Decina for a deep dive into the art of auditioning for television.

• CourseHorse
• 3 hours
• On-Demand
• $69.00

Performing Arts Lesson Plans

Comprehensive guide for teachers to create engaging performing arts lessons, covering drama, acting, dance, and public speaking with ready-to-use resources and outlines.

• Study.com
• 1 day 4 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Sichuan Normal University

Great Charm of Sichuan Opera

An opera, a make-up, gestures and expressions, a period of deep history. One sentence, one tone, suddenly look back, an ancient sing of a good story.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

What's Possible When the Arts Belong to Everybody

Explore the transformative power of inclusive theater, connecting communities through spectacle and collective expression, culminating in a stirring performance of "The Impossible Dream."

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Funding the Arts and Resetting the Creative Economy

Explore the economic impact of arts and culture, its challenges during COVID-19, and strategies for ensuring its stability. Insights on funding, technology, and the role of artists in society.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

The Inverted Theatre: Transmedia Arts as Hybrid Performance

Explore the intersection of media, contemporary art, and theater in the digital age. Learn how artists adapted to online platforms and redefined performing arts during recent global challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Mahindra Humanities Center

Data Drama - How Machine Audiences Reprogram Theatre

Explore how algorithms shape audience preferences and the performing arts' response to digital trends, with insights on future implications for theatre across media.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From Odissi to Self-Discovery - My Dance of Life

Renowned Odissi dancer Aruna Mohanty shares her journey of self-discovery through dance, blending tradition with contemporary themes and exploring social issues through her choreography.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Theater and the American Narrative - Inclusive Storytelling in American Theater

Explore how theater can tell a more inclusive American story, crossing divides and fostering unity. Insights from leading theater professionals on creating narratives that reflect diverse experiences.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Case for Funding the Arts and Resetting the Creative Economy

Exploring the economic impact of arts and culture, strategies for post-COVID recovery, and the industry's vital role in society. Features insights from leading figures in theater, criticism, and cultural management.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Radical Scene Change: The Future of Live Theater and Its Artists and Audiences

Exploring the future of live theater, its artists, and audiences with Oskar Eustis and Anna Deavere Smith. Insights on adapting to change and preserving the art form's relevance and impact.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Illuminnovation - The Art of Storytelling and Innovation in Dastangoi

Fouzia Dastango, India's first woman Dastangoi artist, shares captivating tales and poetry, exploring the innovative art of Urdu storytelling and its power to convey social messages through music and tradition.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beyond the Mudras - Decoding Ancient Dance Gestures

Explore the hidden stories and mystical meanings behind ancient mudras, uncovering their transformative power in dance and spirituality through the eyes of a young, multifaceted artist.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video