Editing Performance (section)

{{Short description|Act of staging or presenting a form of entertainment}}
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[[File:Don Quijote de La Mancha, Teresa Carreño Teather.jpg|thumb|300px|A stage performance of ''[[Don Quixote (ballet)|Don Quixote]]'' at the [[Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex]] in [[Venezuela]] (2013)]]

A '''performance''' is an act or process of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment. It is also defined as the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function. <ref>{{Cite web|title=Definition of performance |url=https://www.dictionary.com/browse/performance|access-date=2020-10-15|website=Dictionary.com |language=en}}</ref>

Performance has evolved globally, from ancient rituals to modern artistic expressions. Expanding the article with historical and cultural perspectives would improve its scope.

Ancient & Classical [[Theater]]: Rooted in rituals (Egyptian passion plays, Indigenous storytelling), early performances led to Greek tragedy, Sanskrit drama, and [[Chinese opera]].
Medieval & Early Modern Performance: Includes mystery plays in Europe, Commedia dell’arte in Italy, and Kabuki & Noh in Japan.
Contemporary & Political Performance: Modern forms include agitprop theater, Forum Theater, and performance art as activism.
By highlighting global [[traditions]], the article would better reflect performance as a universal human expression shaped by history and culture.