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Ballet

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American Ballet Theatre LibraryIncludes a dictionary of brief definitions and video demonstrations of ballet terms (QuickTime plug-in required), and ABT's repertory archive, with information on premieres, casts, choreographers, composers, etc.

Andros on Ballet - HistoryHistorical timeline of ballet from its beginnings through the 20th century. Includes many biographies. More info

ArtsLynx Resources on Major Ballet TitlesLinks to sites with information about ballets--background, origin, production, etc.

Balanchine's Complete Stories of the Great Ballets
Contains the plots of 400 ballets. More info

Ballet CD-ROM
CD-ROM station, Music and Dance Library.
Definitions and video demonstrations of more than 700 ballet terms. Also includes a brief history of ballet and interviews with dancers. More info

BalletNotesProvides in-depth background on ballets, choreographers, and composers. More info

International Dictionary of Ballet
750 entries on individual artists, ballets, and ballet companies. Excellent worklists and bibliographies. More info

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