This guide collects resources to support students conducting research in dance! If you are interested in browsing the print collection of dance materials at MPAL, check out the tips for exploring the collection below. The rest of this guide provides more specific recommendations to help you direct your research.
Use the tabs to the left to navigate the guide and don't hesitate to reach out to a librarian if you can't find what you need!
At MPAL, our collection includes books with call numbers from both Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification. We've included a list below of call number ranges for dance to help you browse the shelves in the library. If you want to read more about call numbers and how to decipher them, check our guide to Classification Systems.
Each item in the library catalog is assigned one or more subject heading to tell you what it is about. You can search by subject heading using the catalog's Advanced Search feature.
To search by subject in the catalog:
Here are some dance subject headings you can try as you search for materials in the catalog:
You can also try headings that are related to particular time period, such as:
You can also include geographic indicators such as:
For a full list of library guides focusing on dance, consult the list of dance subject guides!
There are a few other general guides we suggest checking out that may help you as you conduct your research.