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- 5 October 2018 (Creation)
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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.
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Donated to the National Dance Archive of Ireland by Dr Catherine Foley in 2019.
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Recording of an interview with Jonathan Kelliher, artistic director of Siamsa Tíre the National Folk Theatre of Ireland, by Dr Catherine Foley. Kellhier recalls his early training at Siamsa Tíre and his appointment to its professional performing company at the age of 18 in 1989. He shares his memories of Fr Pat Ahern, founding member of Siamsa Tíre, and his recollections of touring with the company. Kelliher describes the shows he has created for Siamsa Tíre and the way in which they were created. He discusses traditional Irish dancing styles and his preference for the Kerry style. He concludes by outlining his ethos as artistic director and his vision for Siamsa Tíre for the next five years. Duration 00:47:46.
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- Béarla