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Selected Reference Books in Butler Library:
    Biographical Dictionary of Dance
    The more than 2,900 figures profiled in this book span the last four centuries of dance history in Europe and the Americas, covering a wide variety of dance and theatrical genres.
    Ref GV1785.A1 C58 1982

    A Core Collection in Dance
    A comprehensive core selection of the most credible and noteworthy works of existing print and nonprint literature including books, films, Internet resources, periodicals, and electronic indexes for dance research.
    Ref GV 1594.C67 2001

    The Dance Directory of Ballet Companies. American Companies.
    Each entry includes the company's address and telephone number, biographical data on selected major staff, data on size of company, length of season, salary, health insurance availability, and audition requirements.
    Ref GV1787 .P44 1997

    The Dance Handbook
    Entries include major choreographers, companies, dancers, danceworks, and dance history.
    Ref GV1601 .R63 1990

    Dancer's Resource
    The subtitle says it all: The Watson-Guptill guide to academic programs, internships and apprentice programs, residential and artist-in-residence programs, studio schools and private teachers, workshops and festivals.
    Ref GV1589 .J65 1999

    International Dictionary of Modern Dance
    More than 400 entries on all aspects of modern dance, ranging from biographical entries on dancers to essays on major movements and styles to overviews of the development of modern dance in countries around the world.
    Ref GV1585 .B46 1998

    International Dictionary of Ballet
    A two-volume set which includes entries on individual artists, individual ballets, and ballet companies. Artist entries include a comprehensive list of roles or works.
    Ref GV1585 .I57 1993

    International Encyclopedia of Dance: A Project of Dance Perspectives Foundation, Inc.
    Six volumes include international coverage with entries on all forms of dance and selected biographical entries.
    Ref GV1585 .I586 1998

    The Oxford Dictionary of Dance
    Over 2,500 entries in alphabetical order on choreography, performers, composers, designers, companies, institutions, specific works and productions, terminology, and films.
    Ref GV1585 .C78 2000

    Stern's Performing Arts Directory
    Directory of contact information listing dance companies, dance professionals, presenters, festivals, schools, funding, competitions, libraries and archives, and periodicals.
    Ref GV1580 .D247

    Theatre Sources Dot Com: A Complete Guide to Online Theatre and Dance Resources
    There are 750 annotated dance and theatre sites including dance arts management, finding a job, presenters, festivals, and workshops.
    Ref PN2052 .C38 2001
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Compiled by Barbara Barone, Reference Librarian


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