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Performing arts
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1. Acting
theatre	add word to the dictionary >>
actress	add word to the dictionary >>
puppet	add word to the dictionary >>
dramatic	add word to the dictionary >>
monologue	add word to the dictionary >>
playwright	add word to the dictionary >>

2. Comedy
comedian	add word to the dictionary >>
stand-up comedian	add word to the dictionary >>
mime	add word to the dictionary >>
pantomime	add word to the dictionary >>
comic	add word to the dictionary >>
hilarious	add word to the dictionary >>

3. Dance
ballerina	add word to the dictionary >>
choreography	add word to the dictionary >>
choreographer	add word to the dictionary >>
folk dance	add word to the dictionary >>
tap dance	add word to the dictionary >>
musical	add word to the dictionary >>

4. Prestidigitation
prestidigitation	add word to the dictionary >>
illusion	add word to the dictionary >>
illusionist	add word to the dictionary >>
magician	add word to the dictionary >>
gimmick	add word to the dictionary >>
sleight of hand	add word to the dictionary >>
conjure	add word to the dictionary >>

5. Music
rhythmic	add word to the dictionary >>
pianist	add word to the dictionary >>
soloist	add word to the dictionary >>
duet	add word to the dictionary >>
diva	add word to the dictionary >>
recital	add word to the dictionary >>

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