The de la Torre Bueno Prize® is awarded annually to a book published in the English language that advances the field of dance studies. Named after José Rollin de la Torre Bueno, the first university press editor to develop a list of titles in dance studies, the Bueno Prize has recognized scholarly excellence in the field since 1973.

All members of SDHS are eligible for this prize, although membership is not a prerequisite. Books translated into the English language are acceptable, so long as they have been published during the Prize year. Books consisting in their entirety of previously published essays, reviews, or articles are not eligible.

For consideration for the 2011 prize, which carries a cash purse of $1000, authors or publishers must submit three copies of books published in 2011, as well as each author's contact information, to the SDHS office at the address below. Books will be received until January 15, 2012.

Society of Dance History Scholars
3416 Primm Lane
Birmingham, AL 35216
ATTN: Mr. Robert Ranieri

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