Performance poetry is when a person takes a poem that they wrote or someone else wrote and performs it on stage to entertain an audience. It is sometimes done with music or with props, and the performer might use their voice, body language, and gestures to make the poem come alive for the audience. Performance poetry can be funny, serious, exciting, or anything else you can think of. It's a great way to express yourself and show others how you feel about something, in a fun and creative way.