Welcome to the Dance research guide.
You can use this guide as a starting point in your dance research. The tabs on the left have more information about the following topics:
If you need any help with your research, please contact your librarian Erin!
General Information
The UMass Libraries use the Library of Congress classification system. Dance materials generally fall within the range of GV1580 - GV1799. Within that range, some of the useful subdivisions for dance are:
All of the G's can be found on the 18th floor of Du Bois. All M's can be found on the 6th floor of Du Bois.
Subject headings are really helpful when searching in our catalog or databases. If you find a really helpful item, make sure to take a look at the subject headings and use them in combinations or just click on them to see more.
