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General Resources Sites
The hierarchical directory of websites on the internet!! The coverage of dance is comprehensive and the organization logical. Finding information is easy and efficient. An excellent place to start your search for dance information.
The World Wide Web Virtual Library: Dance
The goal of the Dance section of the World Wide Web Virtual Library. "... is to create a comprehensive collection of pointers to dance-related information available on the World Wide Web. The Dance Page is co-maintained by Arts Wire and DanceUSA. Our role is to maintain the collection, organize the information, and to add new listings."
This is a gateway to internet sites devoted to dance. Dance Links is the contribution of Amy Reusch, James S. White, and Jon Wright. The latter maintains the site at Purdue University.
Dance Resources at World Wide Arts Resources
Research Guides
Print Sources in ASU Libraries
General Reference Guides
- Bopp, Mary S. Research in Dance : A Guide to Resources. New York : G.K. Hall ; Toronto : Maxwell Macmillan; New York : Maxwell Macmillan International, c1994.
A guide to all areas of dance. This general reference source is divided into two sections. The first section is a listing of sources for dance research materials including descriptive listings of U.S. and international dance library collections and archives, directories of specialized publishers, book dealers, bookstores, associations, and organizations. The second part is an annotated list of reference materials by type including dictionaries, encyclopedias guides, handbooks, directories, film and video catalogs, annuals and yearbooks, bibliographies, plot summaries serials, indexes, abstracts, online bibliographic utilities, and sources of book and performance reviews.
GV 1594 .B6x Hayden Reference/West Reference
- Thomas, Jerry R. and Jack K. Nelson. Introduction to Research in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 1985.
Although this research guide emphasizes physical education, chapter 12 is devoted to choreographic research. Chapters 2 and 3, discuss literature reviews, search strategies, and thesis development are also of value for the dance researcher. The second edition of this book, published in 1990, entitled Research Methods in Physical Activity excludes dance. This book from ASU West can be requested at the circulation desk.
GV 361 .T47 1985 ASU West Stacks
Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, Directories, and Biographical Sources
- Chujoy, Anatok, and P. Manchester. Dance Encyclopedia. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1967.
Comprehensive historical coverage of all aspects of dance, dance terminology, and personalities. Ballet, modern, and ethnic forms are fully explained. Articles are written by foremost dance historians.
GV 1585 .C5 1967 Hayden Reference
- Clarke, Mary and David Vaughan. Encyclopedia of Dance and Ballet. New York: Putnam, 1977.
This encyclopedia traces the contributions of dancers, musicians, choreographers, and designers to many forms of theatrical dance including mime. It is richly illustrated with drawings and photographs.
GV 1585 .E5x 1977 Hayden Reference
- Cohen, Selma Jeanne. International Encyclopedia of Dance. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998.
The six volumns of this encyclopedia contains nearly 2,000 articles written by scholars from over fifty countries. It covers the full spectrum of dance, including theatrical dance, ritual dance-drama, folk, traditional, ethnic, and social dance. Extensive historical and cultural overviews of many nations appear along with articles on specific dance forms, music and costumes, dance performances, biographies of dancers and choreographers, and much more. It is alphabetically arranged, with an exhaustive index, full cross-references, and more than 2,000 illustrations.
GV 1585.I586 1998 Hayden Reference
- Cohen-Stratyner and Barbara Naomi. Biographical Dictionary of Dance. New York: Schirmer, 1982.
Contains biographical information about major and minor figures in the field of dance in Europe and the Americas from the 16th - 20th centuries. Selected bibliographies of books about individuals are often appended to an entry. A list of works composed, performed, or choreographed is also included. Basic personal and professional biographical information is given including the individual's training and importance in the world of dance.
GV 1785 .A1C58 1982 Hayden Reference
- Current Biography Yearbook. 1955- . Annual. Continues Current Biography. 1940-1954.
This is the best biographical source for well-known dancers. Articles are extensive, covering the individual's personal background, training, and professional career. Includes reviews of choreographed works and analysis of styles. Modern dancers, as well as ballet dancers are covered. References to articles and books follow the entries.
CT 100 .C8 Hayden Reference
- Frank, Rusty E. Tap!: The Greatest Tap Dance Stars and Their Stories. 1900-1955. New York: W. Morrow, 1990.
GV 1785 .A1 F69 1990 Hayden Stacks/ASU West Stacks
- Gadan, Francis, and Robert Maillard and Selma Jeanne Cohen, eds. Dictionary of Modern Ballet. New York: Tudor, 1959.
Plots, stories, techniques, and personalities of modern dance, modern ballet, and classical ballet are included. In addition, there is biographical information on dancers, choreographers, designers, and musicians. Has many quality color reproductions of sets and costumes.
GV 1787 .D513 Hayden Reference
- Kerensky, Oleg. Guinness Guide to Ballet. Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness Superlatives, 1981.
Detailed and comprehensive historical information on ballet and ballet companies worldwide. Other sections examine traditional ballet training, careers in ballet, dance criticism, decor and costume, preservation, plots, and modern dance. Many photographs.
GV 1787 .K36 Hayden Reference
- Koegler, Horst. Concise Oxford Dictionary of Ballet. 2nd ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 1982.
Offers nearly 5,000 alphabetically arranged entries on all aspects of ballet: the history of ballet, theatres, dancers, choreographers, composers, schools with companies, and basic definitions. Because many entries from the first edition "... have been deleted and replaced by topical new subjects," the first edition can be consulted for historical purposes. Included are dramatist and composers whose works have been adapted for dance. There is some information on modern dance and dancers.
GV 1585 .K6313 1982 Hayden ReferenceGV 1585 .K6313 1977 Hayden Reference(1st edition)
- McDonagh, Don. Complete Guide to Modern Dance. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1976.
Discusses the lives and works of over 100 modern dance choreographers. Each entry contains biographical information and narrative descriptions of one or more of the choreographer's works, including information on the music, place, date, and the performers of the first performance. There is also a "choreochronicle," a list of completed works by each choreographer. A chronology of significant events in modern dance, an excellent bibliography, and a comprehensive index are in the back of the book.
GV 1783 .M26 Hayden Reference
- Petrides, Faith Shaw. The Dance Directory of Ballet Companies. New York: The Dance Directory, 1998.
GV 1787.D24x 1999 Hayden Reference
- Robertson, Allen, and Donald Hutera. Dance Handbook. Harlow: Longman, 1988.
Chronological development of western theatrical dance is presented, including romantic and classical ballet, Ballet Russ Modern Dance, Modern Ballet, the popularization of dance with extensive coverage of post-modern, and new dance innovators. Facts, critiques, lineage, stagings and follow-up sources are given. Entries are representative of each period of dance and are information-packed. Includes an international directory of dance magazines, companies, festivals, and organizations.
GV 1594 .R63x 1988 Hayden Reference
GV 1601 .R63 1990 Hayden Stacks/ASU West Reference
- Stern's Performing Arts Directory 1999. New York: Dance Magazine, 1999.
GV 1580.D247x Hayden Reference
- Willis, John, ed. John Willis' Dance World. New York: Crown, 1973-1979. Annual. (formerly Dance World). 1966-1972.
Provides a chronological list of New York dance performances arranged under theatre name, followed by summer festivals and regional companies. The repertoire, cast, and production credits are also given. It includes short biographies of dancers and choreographers, obituaries, and many photographs.
GV 1580 .D335 Hayden Journals
Hayden Special Collections/ASU West Stacks[1971-2]
Continued by John Willis' Theatre World which covers plays, musicals, and dance performances selectively.
PN 2277 .N5 A17 Hayden Reference
- General American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. Compilation of Dance Research, 1901-1964. Washington, D.C.: American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 1964.
A compilation of theses and dissertations, plus some books and general articles used in researching dance issues.
GV 1593 .C66x Hayden Reference
Updated by supplements:
Research in Dance I. 1968. GV 1593 .C66x Supp. v. 1 Hayden Reference
Research in Dance II. 1973. GV 1593 .C66x Supp. v. 2 Hayden reference
Research in Dance III. 1982. GV 1594 .B7x Hayden Reference
Research in Dance IV: 1900-1990. 1992. (Includes only dissertations) GV1593 .C66x Supp. v. 4 Hayden Reference
- Karpel, Bernard, ed. Arts in America: A Bibliography. Vol. 3. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian, 1979.
A selective annotated list of books and articles, as well as visual and audio materials, documenting American dance. Section Q of Vol. 3 is devoted to dance and is arranged by dance types, forms, and styles; individual artists, companies, critics and schools; and technical aspects, history, and aesthetics.
NX 503 .A1 A77x V. 3 1979 Hayden Reference/ASU Reference
- Forbes, Fred R. Dance: An Annotated Bibliography, 1965-1982. New York: Garland, 1986.
References on dance in the areas of aesthetics, anthropology, education, history, literature, physiology, psychology, and sociology. Included are books, articles, book chapters, dissertations, and theses published from 1965 to 1982.
GV 1594 .F67x 1986 Hayden Reference
- Magriel, Paul David, comp. Bibliography of Dancing: A List of Books and Articles on the Dance and Related Subjects. 1936. Reprint. New York: Benjamin Bloom, 1966.
Excellent for dance history research. First published in 1936, this comprehensive list references general works, history and criticism, folk, national, regional, and ethnological dances worldwide, ballet, mime, masques, decor and costume, and music, and a conglomeration of dance topics under the heading of the Art of Dancing.þ Facsimiles of classic dance book title pages are included. Elaborate index in the back of the book.
Z 7514 D2M2 1966 Hayden Reference
- Schwartz, Judith L. and Christina L. Schlundt. French Court Dance and Dance Music: A Guide to Primary Source Writings, 1643 to 1789. Stuyvesant, NY: Pendragon, 1987.
Highly useful for the dance history student studying early forms of court dance, and for those reconstructing these dance forms. Lengthy annotations containing useful information are in English for many of the sources which are written in European languages. Sections are divided by dance notation, dance music, and physical, social, cultural setting, and aesthetic backgrounds of the period. A chronological list of titles is included.
GV 1649 .S39x 1987 Hayden Stacks
- Troxell, Kay. Resources in Sacred Dance: Annotated Bibliography for Christian and Jewish Traditions Peterborough, NH: Sacred Dance Guild, 1991.
Listings of books, pamphlets, films, audio and video tapes, articles in periodicals and encyclopedias, and chapters in books regarding dance/movement as used in relation to worship and religion. Useful for instructors and researchers. The 300 annotations include all Christian denominations, including references to Shaker dances, as well as Jewish traditions. Note list of excellent bibliographies on dance in general and a list of associations in the back of the book.
GV 1783.5 .R47x 1991 Hayden Stacks
- Kaprelian, Mary H. Aesthetics for Dancers: A Selected Annotated Bibliography. Washington, D.C.: National Dance Association, 1976.
Books and articles on aesthetics in general and in relationship to dance which examine dance as an art form.
N 70 .K33x Hayden Stacks
- Adamczyk, Alice J. Black Dance: An Annotated Bibliography. New York: Garland, 1989.
The focus of this bibliography is on 20th century Black Dance in America. There are also references to black dance worldwide and historical sources. Citations from newspapers, magazines, reports, and books are alphabetically arranged. There is a subject index in the back of the book.
GV 1595 .A3x Hayden Stacks
- Druval, Margaret Thompson and Glorianne Jackson, comps. Sources on African and African Related Dance. New York: America Dance Guild, 1974.
Includes alphabetical listings under the headings of books, articles, monographs, papers, bibliographies, and films. To locate resources by area or tribe use the index.
Z 7514 .D2 D7x Hayden Stacks
- Dunin, Elsie Ivancich and Nancy Lee Chalfa Ruyter. Yugoslav Dance: An Introduction and List of Sources Available in United States Libraries. Palo Alto, CA: Ragusan, 1981.
Focus is on traditional or folk dances of the Yugoslav people in social, ritual, and performance situations. Works in English have been separated from those in other languages which are summarized in English. Sources are indexed in the front of the book by geographical area and topical categories.
GV 1687 .D8x Hayden Reference
- Frisbie, Charlotte Johnson. Music and Dance Research of Southwestern United States Indians: Past Trends, Present Activities, and Suggestions for Future Research. Detroit: Information Coordinators, 1977.
A review of the research done on Southwestern United States Indians from 1880-1977. Many useful sources are cited within the text. Complete citations are listed in back by author. This is no subject index. Appendix includes listings of archival collections of tribal music and dances.
ML 3557 .F8 1977 MUSIC Reference and Stacks
- Gavitch, Gregory. Selective Bibliography of Ceremonies,Dances, Music Songs of the American Indian from Books in the Library of Gregory Javitch: with an Annotated list of Indian Dances. Montreal: Oseres, 1974.
Sources listed date back to the 17th century. Most useful is the index of dances starting on page 51.
Z 1209 .J38 Hayden Stacks
- Kendadamath, G. C. Indian Music and Dance: A Select Bibliography. Varanasi: Indian Bibliographic Centre,1986.
English language books, dissertations, and articles from. 1970-1984 are covered. It is not annotated. Author and subject indexes can be used to find citations in sections devoted to dance in general, dancers, and individual classical dance forms.
ML 120 .I5 K46 1986 Music Stacks
- McLean, Mervyn. Annotated Bibliography of Oceanic Music and Dance. Wellington, New Zealand: Polynesian Society, 1977.
The hardcover of this book reads "Polynesian Society, Wellington Memoirs." Books, journal articles, reviews, and thesis are cited. There are 2,200 entries pertaining to music and dance in the Pacific islands, plus New Guinea. Australia, Malaysia, Phillipines and Indonesia are excluded. Although there are more music than dance entries, it is worth searching. Use the area index in the back of the book to locate countries. The researcher will be referred to authors in the front of the book. Scan the works of the author for references to dance. ML 120 .O3M2 Music Reference
- Southern, Eileen.African-American Traditions in Song, Sermon, Tale, and Dance, 1600s-1900: An Annotated Bibliography of Literature, Collections, and Artworks. New York: Greenwood, 1990.
This source includes many references to dance illustrations and written descriptions of dances from 1600-1900.
NX 512.2 .A35 .S68x 1990 Music Reference
- Thompson, Donald. Music and Dance in Puerto Rico from the Age of Columbus to Modern Times: An Annotated Bibliography. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow, 1991.
Citations to books, chapters and sections in books, thesis and dissertations, and periodicals are listed. The focus is on publications and performances in Puerto Rico. All annotations are in English. Includes biographies, lyric theatre and ballet, traditional folk dance, and urban dance. Subject index.
ML 125 .P8 T55 1991 Music Reference
- Van Zile, Judy. Dance in India: An Annotated Guide to Source Materials. Providence: Asian Music Publications, 1973.
Comprehensive listing of source materials in English. References are to various dance traditions, as well as theatrical forms in which dance plays a significant role. An asterisk placed at the end of an annotation indicates a starting point for those unacquainted with the field of Indian dance. Sections include works of reference, history and theory, dance forms, films, recordings, Labonotation scores, and resource organizations. Books, sections of books, and formal papers are followed by journal and magazine articles in each section. The author is the head of the Ethno-dance program at the University of Hawaii. See Entry by Kendadanath above for sources published between 1970-1984.
Z 7514 .D2 V34 Hayden Stacks
- Wilson, Laura. ed. Dance Magazine College Guide 1998-99. New York: Dance Magazine Inc.,1998.
GV 1623.D26 no.9 1998/99 Hayden Reference
Arizona State University - Department of Dance
California State University, Long Beach
Ohio State University - Department of Dance
University of Texas at Austin - Department of Theater and Dance.
Words of Art: An On-line Glossery of Theory and Criticism for the Visual Arts
An extensive dictionary of specialized terms compiled by Robert J. Belton of Okanagan University. Under the letter "M", for instance, there are over 100 entries. Some of the entries are quite extensive and contain hyper links cross-references to related terms.
The New Encyclopedia Britanica. Chicago: Encycliopedia Britannica, 1994.
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Hayden Reference AE5 .E363 1994
Bibliographies
General
Inter-related Topics
History
Sacred Dance
Aesthetics
Ethnic Dance
Library Catalogs
The New York Public Library for the Preforming Arts
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts houses the world's most extensive combination of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in its field. These materials are available free of charge, along with a wide range of special programs, including exhibitions, seminars, and performances. An essential resource for everyone with an interest in the arts--whether professional or amateur--the Library is known particularly for its prodigious collections of non-book materials such as historic recordings, videotapes, autograph manuscripts, correspondence, sheet music, stage designs, press clippings, programs, posters and photographs.
This page deals specifically with the dance collection in The New York Public Library for the Preforming Arts. Subsections include: Films and Video Tapes, Audio Tapes, Clipping Files, Iconography and Manuscripts and Memorabilia.
Columbia University
Library of Congress
Harvard University
University of California
Article Indexes
ASU Library Art Indexes Online
Art Abstracts
This source indexes more than 260 periodicals, yearbooks, and museum publications in various languages from 1984 to the present and is updated monthly. It specifically covers the subjects of archeology, architecture, art, film, humanities, photography, and marketing. For earlier articles on these subjects search the Art Index, the print version of the Art Abstracts. Both of these bibliographic utilities are produced by the H. W. Wilson Co.
Humanities Abstracts
This H. W. Wilson database indexes more than 400 english language periodicals covering art, archaeology, performing arts, classical studies, philosophy, history, music, history, music, linguistics, literature, and religion. It is updated monthly and indexes back to 1984.
n.b. These electronic databases may be searched simultaneously!
Print Sources in ASU Libraries
Art Index N 1 .A436x
The print version of Art Abstracts. It indexes back to 1929. It is located on Index Table 6A in Hayden Reference and also is located in Architecture Reference/West Reference.
ARTbibliographies Modern N6490 .A732x
ABM has indexes and abstracts over 100,000 items concerned with the art and design of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries since its inception in 1974.
Bibliography of the History of Art N1 .A1 B52x
The BHA indexes and abstracts writings on Western art. The coverage is broad, covering "...more than 2000 periodicals published in 45 languages, as well as books, exhibition catalogs, conference proceedings, and bibliographies. All aspects of Western art are covered, including the traditional fine arts, decorative and applied arts, industrial design and architecture, popular and folk art, photography, performance art, and aspects of material culture of interest to art historians" This information is from a brochure provided by The Getty Information Institute which presently publishes this bibliographic utility in conjunction with the Center National de la Recherche Scientifique. The BHA began in 1991 after the merger of the International Repertory of the Literature of Art (RILA) and Repertoire d'Art et d'Archeologie (RAA) in 1989.
Repertoire international de la litterature de l'art N1 .R12x
RILA a predecessor of BHA was sponsored by various organizations including the College Art Association of America and the Getty Art History Information Program. RILA was published from 1975 to 1989.
Repertoire d'art et archeologie N2 .R28x
RAA published their indexes of art materials from 1910 till the merger with RILA in 1989 to become BHA. It is an extremely important bibliographic source for Western Art writings before 1973.
Electronic Periodicals
On line version of Dance Magazine edited by Richard Philip and Clive Barnes in New York, NY. Performance Calendar is international in scope.
University Dance Departments
Dance Links - University and College Departments
This section of the Dance Links website lists more than 200 links to university and college departments. While the listings are international in scope, the majority of sites are in the United States
Profesional Organizations
Dance Professionals associates LTD.
Other Resources
A Web of On-line Dictionaries
An award winning site that provides access to 400 dictionaries, thesauri, and grammars in 140 languages. This well organized and presented site is maintained and compiled by Robert Beard at Bucknell University.
Altavista's Translation Assistant
Amazzzzzing utility for language underachievers!!! Enter text or URL of one language and let Translation Assistant render the information in another language. Works with English to/from French, German, Italian, Portugese, and Spanish. Translation not exactly idiomatic, (ha! ha!) but BIG help. Will not work for long documents, but try pasting in shorter sections. Made to translate foreign language websites. Type in URL and review that indecipherale but intriguing webpage or news item. Very helpful for translating dificult bibliographical citations, but not perfect. Thank you Altavista and Systran S.A.
Local Sites
Bibliography
Abolins, Ruta and Lisa Beth Robinson. "Annotated Net Sites for Dance" Madison WI: SLIS 847 unpublished document, March 3 1998.
Balay, Robert, ed. Guide to Reference Books, 11th ed. Chicago: ALA, 1996.
Blazek, Ron, and Elizabeth AVersa. The Humanities: A Selective Guide to Information Sources. 4th ed. Englewood, Co: Libraries Unlimited, inc., 1994.
Cohen, Arlene. Dance: INFOsource. Tempe, AZ: Arizona State University Libraries, 1993. This source is the initial guide from which the annotations on the print sources are taken in many cases.
Wainwright, Mark. Citation Style for Internet Sources. Internet WWW page, at URL: http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/users/maw13/citation.html (version current at 12 April 1997).
