Dictionary of Dance: Words, Terms and Phrases

Virginia Gillham is university librarian at Wilfrid Laurier University.

Based on the contributions of experts in a variety of dance-related
fields, this volume features more than 1500 dance terms and definitions
associated with the worlds of ballet, figure skating, jazz, and tap as
well as various ethnic dance environments. Many of the definitions are
augmented by interesting and amusing anecdotes. The contributors exhibit
an impressive expertise and knowledge. Dance students, teachers, and
performers in particular will be well served by this first-of-its-kind
dictionary.