It was established in 1977 and first published in 1978 by Marcel Dekker.

The founding editors-in-chief were George Dorris and Jack Anderson, who edited the journal for thirty years, until 2007.

The current co-editors are Rainy Demerson (Editor-in-Chief) and Kate Mattingly (Executive Editor).

The journal covers a wide range of topics relating to dance, including music, theater, film, literature, painting, and aesthetics.

Individual issues have been devoted to such topics as Moscow's Island of Dance, August Bournonville, and the Camargo Society.