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Dance 231: Fundamentals of Choreography and Improvisation
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Dance & Performing Arts Databases
You can search for articles in Catalyst, but often it is easier to find what you need in a subject-specific database. Here are some useful dance research databases.
- International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance This link opens in a new windowThe go-to database for scholarly articles in theatre and dance.
- Performing Arts Periodicals Database This link opens in a new windowFull-text articles from scholarly and popular journals and magazines on the performing arts; excellent for finding concert and performance reviews.
- Dance Education Literature and Research Descriptive Index This link opens in a new windowA database of scholarly and professional resources; specializes specifically in dance education, not dance history.
Other Useful Databases
If you are doing a interdisciplinary project, it may be helpful to find information outside of the dance databases. Here are some places to try; you can also look through our full list of databases for even more options.
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new windowInterdisciplinary coverage of a variety of topics. Useful if you are looking for broader historical, social, or economic context.
- Arts & Humanities Citation Index This link opens in a new windowIndexes a broad range of arts and literature journals.
- Music Periodicals Database This link opens in a new windowIndexes scholarly and popular music magazines. Excellent source for concert and performance reviews.