de la Torre Bueno Prize®

de la Torre Bueno Prize® 

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 Rollins 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.

For consideration for the 2009 prize, which carries a cash purse of $1000, authors or publishers must submit three copies of books published in 2009, as well as each author's contact information, to Mary Bueno, coordinator for the prize. Please send the books by 1 March 2010 to Mary de la Torre Bueno, Ansonia Station, P.O. Box 237079, New York NY 10023. Queries may be sent to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or to the post office box.

List of de la Torre Bueno Prize® Winners, 1973-2001 

List of Award Winners

 

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