- University Libraries Databases
- WMU Research Guides
- Dance
- News & Reviews
Dance
Websites
- Village Voice - DanceDance reviews and news. Good coverage of NYC dance and entertainment scene.
- criticaldanceReviews from many contributors. International coverage.
Other Sources for Reviews
These databases are also useful for reviews, particularly for older performances.
- Performing Arts Periodicals Database This link opens in a new windowThis database provides coverage of dance, film, television, drama, theater, stagecraft, and more, indexes more than 250 performing arts journals and provides full text for more than 100 journals. Coverage varies.
- ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new windowIndexes popular magazines, scholarly journals, newspapers and trade publications in a wide range of subject areas, including business, education, humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Full-text available for over 2,500 journals. Coverage from 1857.
Databases & Indexes
Search newspaper indexes and review websites for news, current events, and reviews of recent performances.
- Access World News This link opens in a new windowFind full-text of current and archived state, national and international news articles in this collection of over 4500 newspapers and other news sources. It includes the majority of the top circulating U.S. newspapers, along with thousands of local and regional titles.
- New York Times Digital edition This link opens in a new window
1851 to date. Does not include Crosswords and Times Insider.
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Meet Your Librarian
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.