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This multivolume encyclopedia is the major reference work in the English language providing coverage of all aspects of world dance. It contains articles on cultural and technical dance topics, as well as articles about individual dance companies, types of dances, well-known ballets, and biographies of dancers and choreographers.

International in scope, this reference work covers a wide range of diverse dance styles, including articles on dancers, choreographers, works, dance companies, countries, and technical terms.

This encyclopedia contains informative articles on ballet around the world, throughout its history to the present. Included are articles on prominent dancers, choreographers, costumers, set designers, composers, dance companies, and significant productions of several of the best-known ballets.

This two-volume encyclopedia provides lengthy, well-illustrated articles on individual artists, individual ballets, and specific ballet companies. Though international in scope, its emphasis is on Russia, Europe, and North America, where much of the development of classical ballet has taken place.

This multivolume encyclopedia covers the role women have played throughout world history in all fields of endeavor. It includes excellent articles on women in dance, including biographical articles about many influential women in the field of dance, both performers and choreographers.