Define: Performing Arts

The meaning of “Performing Arts” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Performing Arts defined in a legal contract?

  • Performing Arts means art forms that are expressed by groups or individuals, through multi-sensory experiences. These experiences can encompass dance, music, theater, and digital or electronic productions. Seen in 8 SEC filings
  • Performing Arts means any live entertainment or performances carried out by artists or entertainers. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Performing Arts means a showcasing of auditory, dramatic, musical, or operatic arts, as well as dancing. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Performing Arts means the types of arts that are performed live for audiences, either remotely or in-person. Such arts include, but are not limited to, music, dance, and drama. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Performing Arts means the art forms like theatre, dance, choral and orchestral music, film, and video. Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Performing Arts means performances done by professional performers. These performances can include theater performances (dramatic or silent), musical theater or opera (where music is integral), dance (any form of rhythmic movement), and music or concerts (any form of music, be it classical, traditional or popular). Seen in 1 SEC filing
  • Performing Arts means arts, such as dance, drama, and music, that are performed in front of an audience. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of performing arts' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Performing Arts means arts like music, drama, and dance, performed live for an audience, digitally or in-person.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Organization of live music events
  • Theatrical productions or ballet performances
  • Digital productions or live-streamed performances
  • Collaborations between artists for performances

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Performing Arts means professional presentations of dramatic or rhythmic activities, inclusive of musical and theatrical performances.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Production and distribution of movie or musical content
  • Licencing of music for various forms of media
  • Hiring of talent for specific dramatic shows or performances
  • Concert organization and the management of professional performers

Relevant Sectors

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Performing Arts means arts like music, drama, and dance, performed live for an audience, digitally or in-person

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