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- ↑ Cohen, Selma Jeanne (1998). Cohen, Selma Jeanne (ed.). International Encyclopedia of Dance . Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780195187632.
- ↑ "Obituaries: Helen Priest Rogers, 85, Dance Authority". Back Stage - the Performing Arts Weekly. 40 (12): 50. 19–25 March 1999.
- ↑ Roslyn Sulcas, All the Right Moves, New York Times, published August 30, 2007
- ↑ Paul Ben-Itzak, The Buzz, 10-31: Nightmare on W. 30th Street: Dance Notation Bureau lays off staff, The Dance Insider, 2005
