For additional research information try these guides:
International Encyclopedia of Dance
The Oxford Dictionary of Dance
Dance Words by 
International Dictionary of Ballet by 
Writing about Dance by 
Dance Discourses: Keywords in Dance Research by Focusing on politics, gender, and identities, a group of international dance scholars provide a broad overview ofnbsp;new methodological approachesnbsp;- with specific case studiesnbsp;- and how they can be applied to the study of ballet and modern dance. With an introduction exploring the history of dance studies and the development of central themes and areas of concerns in the field, the book is then divided into three parts: politics explores 'Ausdruckstanz'nbsp;- an expressive dance tradition first formulated in the 1920s by dancer Mary Wigman and carried forward in the work of Pina Bausch and others gender examines eighteenthnbsp;century theatrical dancenbsp;- a time when elaborate sets, costumes, and plots examined racial and sexual stereotypes identity is concerned with modern dance. Exploring contemporary analytical approaches to understanding performance traditions, Dance Discourses'nbsp;pedagogical structure makes it ideal for courses in performing arts and humanities.
Research Methods in Physical Activity by This key text offers an engaging overview of the research process and methods for students within all subdisciplines of sport and exercise sciences. New chapters have been specifically created to future models of research that employ both quantitative and qualitative methods .If you can't find the book, article, or dissertation that you want at VCU, try these resources to find what you need.
