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Library Databases by Subject - Dance Studies

Sample article from Communication & Mass Media Complete

Sample article - from ProQuest!
Saumaa, H. (2017). Annie Payson Call's training in release and somatic imagination. Dance Research Journal, 49(1), 70-86. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0149767717000043

This article explores how Annie Payson Call's work can and should influence students and teachers of dance today.

Finding the Full Text

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Sample Dance Journals - Watch for these!

Sample journals - be on the lookout for these scholarly journals as you search the databases!

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What is an Academic Journal Article?

Important Note

Sources for citing in Chicago style:

- CNU writing and citing guides

- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)

- Chicago Manual - Quick Guide, Author-Date

Avoid Plagiarism - give credit to those you quote, and to those who inspire you!