Identity area
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Title
Date(s)
- 2015-2018 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
Six audio files
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Dr Catherine Foley is a dancer and musician. Her undergraduate degree is in music from Cork (NUI) and she holds a doctorate in ethnochoreology (Irish traditional step dance) from London. She worked as a collector of Irish traditional music, song and dance for Muckross House, Killarney, Co. Kerry, and has lectured, performed, published and given workshops internationally. She designed the MA Ethnochoreology and the MA Irish Traditional Dance Performance courses at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick, and acted as director of both courses until her retirement in 2019. Catherine was instrumental in the establishment and development of the National Dance Archive of Ireland and served as its first director. She is also founder and Chair Emerita of Dance Research Forum Ireland.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated to the National Dance Archive of Ireland by Dr Catherine Foley in 2019.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This collection comprises a series of interviews conducted by Dr Catherine Foley with dancers, choreographers and other individuals in the field of dance.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
All records have been retained.
Accruals
Accruals are expected at regular intervals.
System of arrangement
The files have been arranged chronologically by the date of the original interview.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Unrestricted access to all items.
Conditions governing reproduction
Standard copyright regulations apply to all items. For reproducing material, please consult with the staff.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Windows Media Audio (WMA) files and MP3 files. Digital access is provided in the reading room – please consult with a member of staff.
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Rules and/or conventions used
This description follows guidelines based on ISAD(G) 2nd edition, 2000; Irish Guidelines for Archival Description, 2009; National Council on Archives: Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; and EAP Guidance on Data Protection for Archive Services, 2018.
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Archivist's note
Collection arranged and described by Anna-Maria Hajba in November 2019.