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Performance

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Performance.

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Video playlists about Performance

The Butterfly Effect: Talks from the TEDinArabic Summit

In March 2023, 17 speakers from across the world gathered in Doha for the inaugural TEDinArabic Summit. From climate change and politics to sports and fashion, enjoy this sweeping selection of talks.

Why art is essential to democracy

Art invites viewers into perspectives and ways of life different from their own -- and with that, helps foster a sense of empathy required for democracy. Learn about the creative avenues art takes in giving power to the people.

How art shapes conversation

Powerful art makes people talk. These TED Talks bring context and nuanced perspectives to subjects surrounding history, race, socioeconomics and more.

The magic of the human voice

From beat-boxing battles to a digital choir of 2000 people, these talks celebrate the beauty and versatility of the human voice.

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Talks about Performance

Shu Takada

Yo! Have you ever seen a yo-yo dance like this?

Elle Cordova

Poetry and music that reaches across the digital void

Stephanie Winters

“Reflections”

Sahba Aminikia

The greatest show on Earth — for kids who need it most

JA Collective

A hypnotic exploration of movement

Reggie Watts

Everything is improvisation — including this TED Talk

How to Be a Better Human

How to develop the habits you want – and get rid of the ones you don’t (w/ James Clear)

Jerusalem Youth Chorus

An anthem for peace and justice from Israeli and Palestinian youth

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Lear deBessonet with Brian Stokes Mitchell

What's possible when the arts belong to everybody

Maria Arnal

“Cant de la Sibil·la” / "Quien Más Me Ama"

Kesha

The alchemy of pop

Sarah Elizabeth Charles

"Blank Canvas" / "One World"

David Kwong

Magic and wonder in the age of AI

Niaz Nawab

"Ye Pariye Naz" / "Simorgh" / "Darya"

Tunde Olaniran

Music, movement and poetry

Mike Posner

5 lessons on happiness — from pop fame to poisonous snakes

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Exclusive articles about Performance

A brief history of tap dance (and why it’s still a great art form)

Here’s how the dancer, teacher and dance historian Andrew Nemr is trying to make tap dance relevant again.

Posted Nov 2015

Each of us bears the imprint of a friend met along the way

How a performance by Rives conjured a much-loved poem for Helen Walters, and helped her develop a new appreciation for the art of poetry. Maybe.

Posted May 2014

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