Butler, J. (1975). Encyclopedia of Social Dance. New York: Albert Butler Ballroom Dance Service.
Josephine Butler was a past president of the International Dance Council and former dance professor, historian and author. Although a little outdated, this encyclopedia has quality information on all aspects of social dance up until its publication. It had entries detailing technique, fads, European dance of the 18th and 19th century, court dances, party dances, elimination dances, square dances and more. For a journalist, this source provides important background knowledge on the detailed development, social role and technique of social dance. It would help to forming a theory of how social dance has reached its current position in American society.
Vaughen, D. (1977). The Encyclopedia of Dance and Ballet. London: Peerage Books
David Vaughen was a british dancer, administrator and writer. He studied at the American School of Ballet in New York. This reference too is a little outdated, but once again provides high quality and detailed information available until its publication. It provides articles concerning technique, performance, art and expression, Renaissance dance, and court dance associated with ballet. It also includes reference to other forms of performance dance including modern, jazz and tap. This source serves as a thorough reference on the technique, history and development of ballet and performance dance. Its analysis would be beneficial for use in comparison of the development of the prestigious form of ballet and performance dance to that of social dance.
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- Public Relations student at Ohio University and proud Greek-American. My family is from Chios and my culture is a huge part of my lifestyle. Parea was inspired by all the things my Greek friends and I try to keep up on and spend much time calling one another about to share within our large group of friends (parea).