Oftentimes, finding useful information about dance can be an arduous task. A couple weeks ago I went on a search for information about Japanese Folk Dance and had no idea where to start. I found that the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, located in Oakland directly across from the Cathedral of Learning, is (without fail) a fantastic resource. Its accessible, online website makes searching for information extremely convenient even from home.
The “Dance” page, a part of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s website, offers a comprehensive compilation of dance information that is imperative for a Pittsburgher. I spent some time to check it out, and below, describe some of its perks.
The site begins by presenting links to the library catalog for more focused and thus more successful searches. The website description explains that, “from ballet to belly dancing, the books and videos/DVDs in the dance collection form a rich resource for the history of dance, for self-instruction and practice of many dance styles, and for enjoying the performance of prominent dancers and dance companies.” Links are also provided by this site to all of the professional Dance Companies as well places of dance instruction and recreational dance in Pittsburgh. Most importantly, an additional link offers a list of materials to educate those with the desire to implement creative movement and dance into their classrooms.
<http://www.clpgh.org/research/music/dance/>.
(This link has been added to my blogroll)
Remember, when all else fails, it is always good to check out your local library!
