Modern Western Dance
Sources in the Library
International Dictionary of Modern Dance by Call Number: GV1585 .I58 1998(Reference)ISBN: 1558623590
Dance Magazine(Includes Annual Directory of Dance)Call Number: GV1580.D22
Journals
- Dance MagazineCall Number: GV1580.D22
- Dance research: the journal of the Society for Dance Research.Call Number: Full Text Online
- Attitude: the Dancer's MagazineCall Number: Full Text Online
- Choreography and danceCall Number: GV1580.C47(Mansueto)
- Dance perspectives.Call Number: GV1580.D23
- Dance spiritCall Number: Full Text Online
Searching Tips
Here are some general tips for searching in the catalog for dance materials.
Subject Headings:
- Modern dance -- Aesthetics
- Modern dance -- Political aspects -- [Country Name]-- History
- Modern dance -- Social aspects -- [Country Name] -- History
- Modern dance -- [Country Name] -- History
- Movement, Aesthetics of
- Movement analysis
- Movement notation
Common Call Number Ranges:
- GV 1597 - Dancing as a profession
- GV 1746-GV 1771 - Social dancing. Ballroom dancing
- GV 1781-GV 1795 - Theatrical dancing (Biography: GV 1785)
- M 1450 - Dance music
Internet Resources
- An American Ballroom CompanionA collection of ballroom dance manuals from the library of congress from between 1490 and 1920.
- Alvin Ailey Dance CompanyAlvin Ailey Dance Foundation is the umbrella organization that supports the activities of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Ailey II, The Ailey School, Ailey Arts In Education & Community Programs and The Ailey Extension.
- Jacob's Pillow Dance FestivalA free video resource curated by America's longest running dance festival.
