Music Library Spring 2025 Operating Hours
Monday through Friday 10am - 4:45pm
Library closed on: February 12, 2025
February 17, 2025
May 26, 2025
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The Library holds many different kinds of books pertaining to drama and theatre. You might find:
Different kinds of books might be relevant to you at different times, so think about what you need. Don't hesitate to ask for help!
When you are searching for books, you will usually use one of two options:
Subject headings are words that are used to describe what the books are about. There are two important things to remember about subject headings:
Finding the right subject heading can make searching much easier. Here are some headings that are relevant to dance:
Searching in the ways recommended here will bring up an alphabetical list of subject headings. As you can see, each heading is broken down into smaller subjects, so the alphabetical list can be quite useful.
Dictionaries and Encyclopedias are excellent places to begin your research. There are some related to specific dance styles as well as dance in general.
Example Subject Heading: Ballet -- Dictionaries.
If you are searching for biographies or information about a specific person, try a subject search for that person's last name.
Example Subject Heading: Graham, Martha.
If you are interested in theatre in a specific country or area, add that country's name to the heading "Theater."
Example Subject Heading: Dance -- India.
There are also subject headings referring to dancing and specific groups.
Example Subject Headings: African American Dance -- History
Books on similar subjects are grouped together in the library. Call numbers are used to locate books on the shelf and identify them by subject.
Most books on dance can be found at:
Brain-Compatible Dance Education by 
Engaging Bodies by 
