Integration of Performing Arts in Education: A Joyful, Retentive and Transformative Learning

Abstract

Art has been a traditional source of informing people about art and culture. Integration of performing arts in education is a modern way of teaching various concepts and theories. The integration of various art forms like dance, drama, music, puppetry, etc. in the classroom teaching learning process makes the environment joyful in which students learn with interest and it makes their learning retentive i.e., long-lasting and transformative which they can apply in their real world. This study shows that the integration of performing art makes learning more enjoyable and meaningful which is supported by several research works. The researcher has also discussed the various strategies to integrate various forms of performing arts at various levels of education in different subjects. Challenges and problems that teachers face in integrating performing arts in classes and their ways to overcome them have also been discussed in the study.