Research Guides: Dance Education: Encyclopedias

Education Encyclopedias

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.