Aims and scope

Dance Chronicle is an independent, peer-reviewed journal published three times a year by Routledge, an imprint of Taylor & Francis. Founded in 1977 by George Dorris and Jack Anderson, Dance Chronicle is one of only two journals covering the field of dance studies in the United States. The journal is international in scope and interdisciplinary in vision—as indicated by its subtitle Studies in Dance and the Related Arts—with a strength in historical research. Dance Chronicle accepts submissions on any topic related to the field of dance within historical or contemporary contexts. Strong submissions situate their arguments within established and emerging conversations on the aesthetic, social, economic, and political dimensions of dance. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary articles and submissions not only from scholars of dance, but also from those working in related disciplines, such as theater and performance studies, cultural studies, ethnic studies, gender studies, and history. Our purview encompasses research rooted in humanities-based paradigms including historical and ethnographic methodologies; quantitative or scientific articles fall outside the purview of the journal. The editors welcome submissions of original, scholarly research, reviews of recent books, and proposals for special issues that address specific topics within dance studies. The journal facilitates an ethical and rigorous review process that supports authors to produce sound, well-written articles. Book reviews and Witness/Experience essays are organized by associate editors. If you have an interest in reviewing a book or responding to an event, please first email one of the journal's editors. 

Peer Review Policy:
All research papers in this journal have undergone editorial screening and peer review.

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Authors can choose to publish gold open access in this journal.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.