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The Dance Notation Bureau has the world’s largest
collection of original dance scores including social dances from around the globe.

The Dance Notation Bureau has the world’s largest collection of original dance scores including social dances from around the globe.

The Dance Notation Bureau’s (DNB) mission is to advance the art of dance through the use of Labanotation, a system of movement notation. It captures dance choreography in a standardized notation form as well as allows for accurate record keeping, analysis, and reconstruction of dance works.

About the DNB

Founded in 1940 by Ann Hutchinson Guest and others, The DNB serves as a vital resource for choreographers, dancers, educators, researchers, and dance enthusiasts worldwide.

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emerging artists to seek ownership of their choreography
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emerging artists to seek ownership of their choreography through copyright

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