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Dance

Listing of resources recommended for research in Dance.

Dance Encyclopedias and Other Online Research Collections

International Encyclopedia of Dance
Includes entries on dance forms, music and costumes, performances, and biographies of dancers and choreographers.
Encyclopedia of World Ballet
Profiles dancers, choreographers, classic ballets, and more. TU site license allows only one simultaneous user.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance by Dennis Kennedy (Editor)
Covers dance, opera, radio, film, television, and popular performance.

Dance-Related Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Oxford Music Online This link opens in a new window
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Includes information about famous ballets, composers, and movements in performing arts which include music

Musicians and Composers of the 20th Century
Includes biographical info as well as works listings for concert music as well as pop music personalities.
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music by Colin Larkin (Editor)
Publication Date: Online edition
Encyclopedia of Clothing and Fashion by Valerie Steele
Articles on the history articles of clothing, specific types of costume, and dress throughout history.

Library of Congress Performing Arts Encyclopedia
Offers biographical essays, digitized content, photographs, and other special materials from the Library of Congress
Dance Heritage Coalition
Web site which includes essays, biographical information, and images chronicling the history of dance in America.

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Subjects: Dance

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