Welcome to the Dance Research Guide!
This guide is your starting point for research in dance.
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Oxford College students contra dancing with Dean Hicks at the Chaplain's 2017 Fall Retreat. Photography taken by Oxford College staff member Billy Fan.
Best Bets
If you're short on time, these resources are your best bets for this topic!
- International Bibliography of Theater and Dance with Full Text (IBTD) This link opens in a new windowContains bibliographic materials on theater and dance, including articles, essays and book chapters. Resources are mined from internationally selected publications in drama, dance, media, mime, mixed entertainment, and more.
- Medici.tv This link opens in a new windowStream performances by well-known musicians. Includes temporary on demand performances and a permanently accessible catalogue. Genres include concerts, opera, educational programs, master classes, competitions, artist portraits, and dance. The emphasis is on western art music. An app is available for phones and other digital devices.
- MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new windowIndexes critical materials on literature, criticism, drama, languages, linguistics, and folklore. Coverage includes journals, series, essay collections, monographs, dissertations, bibliographies, proceedings, and other materials. Produced by the Modern Language Association.