Dance Research, History & Criticism (2024)
A guide for students in dance, created by librarian Maryke Barber
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A few recommended reference books
The Encyclopedia of World Ballet by Call Number: HU Reference Ground Floor GV1585 .S66 2015
The Encyclopedia of World Folk Dance by Call Number: HU-Reference Ground Floor GV1743 .S68 2016
Garland encyclopedia of world musicCall Number: HU-Music Library Reference ML100 .G16 1998
The queer encyclopedia of music, dance & musical theaterCall Number: HU-Music Library Reference - ML100 .Q44 2004
International Dictionary of Ballet by Call Number: HU-Reference Ground Floor GV1585 .I57 1993
Recommended for Social Dance in the U. S.
Social Dancing in America: a History and Reference by Call Number: HU-Reference Ground Floor GV1623 .G56 2007
St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture by Call Number: HU-Reference Ground Floor E169.1 .S764 2000*Also check out the other popular culture encyclopedias nearby!
Encyclopedia of Lesbian and Gay Histories and CulturesCall Number: HU-Reference - Ground Floor HQ75.13 .E53 2000
Queers in American Popular CultureCall Number: HU-General Collection HQ76.3.U5 Q447 2010
Vaudeville, Old and New: an encyclopedia of variety performers in America by Call Number: HU-Reference Ground Floor PN1968.U5 C85 2007
