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Library of Congress Call Number Ranges for Dance
Library of Congress Classification System
Most books about Dance will have a GV call number.
Here are some specific Call Number ranges you may find helpful:
GV1585 = Dictionaries. Encyclopedias
GV1588 = Dance Philosophy
GV1589 = Studying & Teaching
GV1600 = Dance criticism. Appreciation
GV1601-GV1619 = Dance History
GV1746-GV1750 = Social Dancing
GV1753 = Technique
GV1779 = Dance in Motion Pictures and Television
GV1781 = Theatrical Dance
GV1785 = Biography
GV1786 = Dance Groups or Companies
GV1789 = Ballet
GV1794 = Tap Dancing
GV1796.A-Z = Special dances
GV1799 = Children
GV1799.4 = Women
RC489.D3 = Dance therapy
RJ505.D3 = Dance therapy (Pediatrics)
Library of Congress Subject Headings
UCSB Library uses Library of Congress Subject Headings to describe materials.
(Think standardized hashtags for subjects and topics.)
LCSH is not a perfect system by any means, but Subject Headings can be useful for exploring the library's collections quickly. Always pay attention to the subject terms listed on the records for books you are interested in.
Below are some examples of Subject Headings related to dance that you can use in the UCSB Library Search to help find relevant books, videos, and other materials on dance topics: