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Dance

Books at UMKC

Introductory/Overview Books

History of Western Dance

History of Dance

Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches

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When looking for a book, think different aspects. For example:

  • What kind of dance?  Ballet? Modern? Jazz? For starters?
  • Dance of a particular country or ethnic group?
  • A particular dancer, choroeographer, or other people or groups?

Dance of particular countries, e.g.:

  • Dance Greece
  • Dance United States

Particular dancers or choreographers:

  • Graham, Martha
  • Balanchine, George

Beyond UMKC

As a UMKC student, you can borrow books, scores, recordings, and more from other libraries and have them delivered to UMKC, for free.

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