The Dance Notation Record was the oldest publication from the Dance Notation Bureau, serving as a vital resource for the growing field of dance notation between 1943 and 1960. This periodical documented the early development and application of Labanotation, with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects of the notation system. It featured articles, case studies, and notation examples from leading figures in the dance and dance notation communities, offering insights into the evolving relationship between movement and its written representation. The Dance Notation Record was an essential resource for choreographers, educators, and researchers, providing them with the knowledge to record and analyze dance works.

Today, these historic issues of The Dance Notation Record are available as PDF scans, offering a valuable window into the past of dance notation and its influence on the art form. These digital archives allow researchers, dancers, and historians to explore the foundational documents that helped shape the practice of Labanotation. The publication’s preservation in digital form ensures that this key resource remains available to contemporary scholars, providing a deeper understanding of the history, development, and ongoing relevance of dance notation in the world of performance and academic study.