This article presents an interview with Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld, a longtime early childhood teacher, author, teacher educator, and advocate for integrating the arts with every aspect of the curriculum. In this interview, Chenfeld shares her thoughts about the performing arts: music, dance, and theater. She explains why it is important for young children to experience the performing arts. She also shares five strategies for encouraging creativity and engaging children in the performing arts. (Contains 62 resources and 11 online resources.)