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- 1937-2000 (Creation)
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19 items
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Biographical history
Siân Ferguson is a professional Labanotator, director, dancer and choreographer. She trained at the Laban Centre for Dance in London, the City College of New York and the Dance Notation Bureau in New York, completing an MA in Dance Research & Reconstruction in 1987 and a Professional Notator Certification in 1992. She has taught at Stanford University, SUNY Purchase, City College of New York and Hofstra University and worked as Paul Taylor's Company Notator for five years. She has taught adults at Dance Theatre of Ireland and children at Encore! School of Performing Arts in Dublin, where she founded a programme in Tumbling for Tots. She is currently retired and living in the Bay Area of California.
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Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Donated by Siân Ferguson to the National Dance Archive of Ireland on 11 June 2013.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This collection comprises books on modern dance and dance criticism collected by Siân Ferguson primarily during her studies in New York.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
All records have been retained.
Accruals
No accruals are expected.
System of arrangement
The books have been arranged alphabetically by author.
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Conditions governing access
Unrestricted access to all items.
Conditions governing reproduction
Standard copyright regulations apply to all items. For photocopying or reproducing material, please consult with the staff.
Language of material
- Béarla
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Books in good condition.
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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
Papers arranged and described by Anna-Maria Hajba in January 2014 and revised in December 2020.