Information since 1868

Dance

Introduction to Library Research

Basic Reference Resources

A core collection in dance REF. Z 7514.D2 C685 2001
America's irreplaceable dance treasures : the first 100 REF. GV1623 .D18 2000
Biographical dictionary of dance REF GV 1785 .A1 C58 1982
Concise Oxford dictionary of ballet REF. GV 1585 .K6313 1982
Dancers and choreographers: a selected bibliography REF. GV 1785. A1 G48 1995
Encyclopedia of theatre dance in Canada REF. GV1625 .E53 2000
Fifty contemporary choreographers REF. GV1785.A1 B74 1999
International dictionary of Ballet REF. GV 1585 .I57 1993
International dictionary of modern dance REF. GV 1585 .I58 1998
International encyclopedia of dance REF. GV 1585. I586 1998
Film choreographers and directors : an illustrated biographical encyclopedia, with a history and filmographies, 1893 through 1995 REF. GV 1779 .B55 1997
Modern dance terminology REF. GV 1585 .L65 1997
Oxford dictionary of dance REF. GV 1585.C78 2000
Tapworks: a tap dictionary and reference manual REF. GV 1794. F555 2002

*REF indicates a print resource located in the Reference stacks on the 1st Floor of the Fogler Library.

Finding Books and Articles

Use the following online catalogs to find books, videos, microforms etc. on your topic:

URSUS - our catalog
Maine InfoNet (Maine statewide catalog)

To search for journal articles relevant to your topic use the following online indexes:

-find out how to locate full texts of articles retrieved from online databases that have this icon (turn on your audio)

If you already have a citation or just want to browse the contents of a specific journal, use URSUS to find out if we subscribe to it, what format it is in and the dates of coverage.

Selected Online Resources

American Dance Festival
Serving the needs of dance, dancers, choreographers, and professionals in dance-related fields since 1934. Encourages and supports the creation and presentation of new modern dance work

Artslynx International Dance Resources
Collection of dance topics, including styles and genres.

Ballet Dictionary
American Ballet Theatre dictionary of ballet terms accompanied by video clips

Congress on Research in Dance
International organization of dance scholars.

Dance Critics Association
Professional society for dance writers and critics.

Dance Heritage Coalition
Access, documentation, preservation and education issues pertaining to dance materials.

Dance Notation Bureau
Advances the art of dance through the use of Labanotation

Dance USA
The national service organization for professional dance

Historical Dance Manuals
Searchable collection of social dance manuals from 1490 to 1920 compiled by the Library of Congress

Jerome Robbins Dance Collection (New York Public Library)
Comprehensive archive devoted to chronicling the art of dance in all its manifestations - ballet, ethnic, modern, social, and folk

National Dance Education Association
Advances dance education centered in the arts

New York Public Library Dance Collection
Searchable catalog of New York Public Library's performing arts collection.

Resources of Scholarly Societies - Dance
List of links to scholarly societies in dance disciplines.

SIBMAS International Directory of Performing Arts Collections and Institutions
Lists over 7000 international institutions with material relating to the performing arts

Society of Dance History Scholars
Advances the field of dance studies through research, publication, performance, and outreach

Where to go for assistance

Ask at the Reference Desk: Hours
Ask a Librarian:

If you wish to make an appointment with the Dance Librarian, contact Joe Fernandez.