LibGuides: Dance Studies: Home

Use this guide to get an idea of the types of resources the Ball State University Libraries have covering the field of dance and dance history.

Reference Sources -- will help you get titles of specialized encyclopedias on dance and choreographers
Find Books -- will give you tips for searching OneSearch for dance topics
Find Articles -- will clue you in to the best databases you can use to search by your dance topic for articles in magazines and journals
Watch Video -- will highlight databases that includes curated, quality videos on a wide variety of dance styles and subjects

Explore and enjoy!

Course Guides

Find additional guides specific to your theatre and dance courses below!

Ask a Librarian
Contact a librarian by live chat, email, text, or phone, or schedule a reference appointment.
Databases on Arts and Dance
Specialty databases and some general databases with significant theatre and dance content, including International Bibliography of Theatre and Dance, Play Index, and Oxford Reference Online.
Interlibrary Loan
Request a book, article, or another item not available through Ball State University Libraries.
Journals on Arts and Dance
Browse serials focusing on theatre and dance and see access options, in-print or online.
Libraries Workshops on Arts and Dance
See what sessions on theatre and dance Ball State University Libraries has planned. Email your liaison librarian to suggest a workshop topic.
OneSearch
Launch a comprehensive search of University Libraries collections, including physical holdings and items with online access. Use filters to narrow results.
Reading Lists (Course Reserves)
Look for library materials reserved for your use by your professors.
Research Guides on Arts and Dance
Find a comprehensive list of research guides on theatre and dance topics created by Ball State University Libraries.
Suggest Materials for Purchase
Believe a book, script, or media item belongs in our collections? Suggest we purchase it here.