This is a small sampling of the many subject headings for Dance.
By definition, browsing makes you think of idly wandering stacks waiting for serendipity to lead you to the perfect book, but thanks to the Library of Congress call number system, you can do even better: browsing with intent!
Call numbers don't just tell you where a book is in the stacks, they can tell you what you're looking at too. If you know what to look for, that is.
The call number range for Dance is GV1580-GV1799. This is the area where you will find most of the Dance books, but within this range, books are grouped based on the aspect of Dance a book deals with.
| Subject | Call Number Area |
|---|---|
| Dance Criticism | GV1600 |
| Dance Biographies | GV1785 |
| Dance and Technology | GV1588.7 |
| Dance in Art | N8217.D3 |
| Dance in Photography | TR817.5 |
| Dance in Movies and TV | N8217.D3 |
| Dance for Children | GV1799 |
| Dance for People with Disabilities | GV1799.2 |
| Dance Therapy (mental) | RC489.D3 |
| Dance Therapy (physical) | RM931.D35 |
| Choreography | GV1587 |
| Dance Equipment and Supplies | GV1735 |
| Dance Production and Direction | GV1782 |
| Dance Stage Setup and Scenery | GV1782 |
| Dance Study and Teaching | GV1589-GV1589.4 |