Dance 100: Introduction to Dance

Surveys the emergence of ballet from ancient Asian models to the present, providing overviews of rhythmic movement as a subject of art, photography, and cinema.
Available in print or online.

An encyclopedia dedicated to all things dance.
Available in print and online. The print version contains more images than the online version!

Covers all aspects of the diverse dance world from classical ballet to modern, from flamenco to hip-hop, from tap to South Asian dance forms.
Available online.

A unique and authoritative guide to the lives and work of prominent contemporary choreographers.

All of ballet, from its beginnings in the Renaissance to contemporary dance.

An examination of modern dance.

Full-text encyclopedia covering music around the world and throughout history; search for the volume for your geographic area.

The go-to music reference collection. Best for western art music and some world music.