Dance
A guide to resources for study and research in Dance
Books about Ballet
Books on ballet are shelved at:
- GV 1785 Biographies
- GV 1786 Dance Companies
- GV 1787 Ballet History
- GV 1788 Technique and Teaching
- GV 1789 Costume and Set Design
- GV 1790 Specific Ballets
Library Search
Basic Ballet Sources
International Dictionary of Ballet by Call Number: Ref GV1585 .I57 1993ISBN: 1558620842Publication Date: 1993-09-01The International Dictionary of Ballet has as its subject all of ballet, from its beginnings in the Renaissance to contemporary dance.
Dictionary of Modern Ballet by Call Number: Ref GV1787 .D513Publication Date: 1959Brief entries on ballets and dancers. Some beautiful color illustrations.
- Ballet CD-ROMOver 700 terms demonstrated, plus an interactive history of ballet and interviews with professional dancers.
Ballet on the Web
- Dance TreasuresEssays and bibliography on significant figures in American dance.
- Andros on BalletArticles on ballet by Dick Andros, a New York-based teacher and writer. Includes biographies, history, technique, and more.
- Antony Tudor Ballet TrustGuide to the ballets of Antony Tudor (1908-1987).
- George Balanchine Foundation Research ResourcesA guide primarily about Balanchine's works for the ballet stage.
- Joffrey BalletThe famed Chicago company.
- New York City BalletA guide to their repertory with lists of related resources.
Meet Your Librarian
Michael Duffy
Librarian:
Michael Duffy
Professor
Fine Arts Librarian
1051 Waldo Library
Pronouns: he/him/his
During the Fall and Spring semesters, I am generally available
most Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall Lobby or Ticket Office in Dalton Center and
most Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Student Lounge in Richmond Center.
I may be available at other times by appointment.
Professor
Fine Arts Librarian
1051 Waldo Library
Pronouns: he/him/his
During the Fall and Spring semesters, I am generally available
most Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall Lobby or Ticket Office in Dalton Center and
most Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Student Lounge in Richmond Center.
I may be available at other times by appointment.
(269) 387-5236
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