Programmes, flyers, conference proceedings, printed material, and recorded interviews collected by Victoria O’Brien, reflecting her interest in both the historical aspects of and current developments in ballet and contemporary dance. Much of the material in this collection was created and generated by Victoria O’Brien for her doctoral dissertation, published as A History of Irish Ballet from 1927 to 1963 by Peter Lang (Oxford and New York) in 2011.
Sin títuloMainly programmes and press cuttings illustrating Sara Payne’s career as a dancer, teacher and choreographer; the activities of the Payne School of Dance and Mime; and the early development of ballet as an art form in Ireland.
Sin títuloThe collection comprises programmes, brochures, posters and other promotional material relating to Fearghus Ó Conchúir’s choreographies and other projects in which he has participated. The items reflect both the diversity of Ó Conchúir’s international career and his intimate connection with his Gaeltacht roots.
Sin títuloProgrammes, press cuttings, photographs, letters, and certificates collected by Cliodna O’Riordan. The items reflect the early years of the Irish National Ballet School and O’Riordan’s subsequent interest in ballet and other forms of dance.
Sin títuloThis collection contains memorabilia relating to the Irish dancing school established in Castlemartyr by James O’Mahony in the 1930s and its subsequent expansion to Midleton and Youghal by his daughter, Kathleen Keniry. The collection highlight is James O’Mahony’s notebook (N86/3/1), in which are recorded traditional step dances from many of the dancing masters prominent in Cork in the early twentieth century. The documented steps in the book provide a rare insight into step dances popular at the time and make possible their reconstruction and closer study.
Sin títuloProgrammes, posters, flyers, brochures, photographs and publications collected by Patricia Crosbie. The material reflects her dancing career, particularly her involvement with the Cork Ballet Company, Irish Ballet Company, and Irish National Ballet.
Sin títuloPosters, programmes, flyers, press cuttings and photographs relating to the performances and other activities of Rubato Ballet and Fiona Quilligan’s subsequent career as a freelance choreographer.
Sin títuloPosters and other promotional material reflecting dance culture in Cork City and the wide variety of dance performances at Firkin Crane and other venues.
Sin títuloPosters, flyers, programmes and recordings illustrating the productions and other activities of Cork City Ballet.
Sin títuloPosters, flyers, brochures, press cuttings, images and a recording relating to Shakram Dance Company’s dance works and performances.
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