An excellent starting point, with brief articles on all aspects of ballet. Most articles include bibliographies for further reading. International Encyclopedia of Dance . The most comprehensive, scholarly encyclopedia in the field of dance. Includes international coverage of dance in all forms from all countries.
Biographical entries are slightly more selective.
Bibliographies follow articles. An excellent starting point for almost any dance topic. New Encyclopaedia Britannica . The most scholarly English-language encyclopedia. Be sure to check the micropaedia before going to macropaedia volumes.