DANC 2450: Ballet History
Ballet History
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
Website
Fine Arts Resources Available During COVID-19 Social Distancing
- Fine Arts Resources Available During COVID-19 Social DistancingClick on this link for a listing of library resources that remain available to you during this time of COVID-19 social distancing.
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.
Related Websites
- Performing Arts Encyclopedia - Library of CongressA guide to the music, dance, and theater collections and exhibitions at the Library of Congress. Includes digital collections accessible through the site.
- Jerome Robbins Dance Division, New York Public LibraryInformation on research collections at "the largest and most comprehensive archive in the world devoted to the documentation of dance."
Welcome
Welcome to the WMU Libraries' course guide for Ballet History!
This guide will help you find books, video, articles, and other resources for your class work and research.
Library resources--online or in print--provide the most reliable information for your assignments and research.
Use the tabs above to navigate this guide.
If you have a question or need assistance, please contact me or another librarian. Ask-a-Librarian is just a click away!
For more dance related reference and research help, see our Dance LibGuides page.
Dance Scholarship Online
- Dance Heritage CoalitionAn alliance of institutions with significant collections documenting dance history.