LibGuides: Dance (IPAC) Guide: Books & eBooks

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Sample Titles

The Dance in Theory
ISBN: 9780871273659
Publication Date: 2004
Although originally published in 1965, this edition of The Dance in Theory was republished in 1989 as the same text with a new introduction by Jack Anderson. The Dance in Theory reprints the first third of John Martin's seminal 1939 book, Introduction to the Dance . It presents Martin's analysis of the theoretical underpinnings of modern dance, including a discussion of the nature of movement, form and composition, and the basis of style. In clear and simple terms, Martin helps us to understand how dances are made and gives us knowledge to view the dance with the intelligence and open perspective it deserves. The content of The Dance in Theory is divided into three sections: The Nature of Movement; Form and Composition; The Basis of Style.
The Modern Dance by John Martin
ISBN: 9780871270016
Publication Date: 1989
Studies the nature and characteristics of modern dance and its relationship to such other forms of art as music, poetry, and drama.
Understanding Dance by Graham McFee
ISBN: 9780415078108
Publication Date: 1992
Understanding Dance is a comprehensive introduction to the aestethetics of dance, and will be an essential text for all those interested in dance as an object of study. Focusing on the work of a number of major choreographers, companies and critics Graham McFee explores the nature of our understanding of Dance by considering the practice of understanding dance-works themselves. He concludes with a validation of the place of dance in society and in education. Troughout he provides detailed insights into the nature and appreciation of art as well as a general grouding in philosophy.

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Finding Dance Books at PHSC

The Library's books are shelves according to the Library of Congress' classification system.

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The Library of Congress classification for Dance is generally in the GV section. However, different subclasses of information are in various places. Here is an example of call numbers of Dance studies:

GV 1588: Philosophy (and theory)

GV 1589: Study and teaching

GV 1590-GV 1594: General works

GV 1595: Special aspects of the subject as a whole

GV 1597: Dancing as a profession

GV 1600: Dance criticism, appreciation

GV 1645-GV 1728: Dance history (and historical dance)

GV 1743: National dances. Folk dances and dancing (General)

GV 1746-GV 1771: Social dancing. Ballroom dancing

GV 1781-1795: Theatrical dancing

GV 1785: Biography

GV 1796: Special dances

M 1450: Dance music

Reading Library of Congress Call Numbers

Reading LC Call Numbers

N - describes the subject area: read in alphabetical order
66 - describes the topic:read as a whole number
B634- describes the author's last name or title of work: read in alphabetical order, then the number as a decimal
1999 - date of publication:read in chronological order