Reference Code: IE 2135 N37

Title: The Dublin Contemporary Dance Theatre Papers

Dates of Creation: 1986-1989

Level of Description: Fonds

Extent and Medium: 32 items (27 files)

CONTEXT

 

Name of Creator(s): The Dublin Contemporary Dance Theatre (1979-1989).

Administrative History: In September 1977, Karen Callaghan and Joan Davis co-founded the Dublin Contemporary Dance Studio in Harold’s Cross, Dublin to pioneer modern dance in Ireland.  Two years later, they established the studio’s performing company, the Dublin Contemporary Dance Theatre, which rapidly built up a varied repertoire of both original and guest choreographers’ work.  Many of Ireland’s key choreographers and dancers began their professional careers with this company.  In spite of its distinguished track record, the Dublin Contemporary Dance Theatre was forced to fold in 1989, when the Arts Council cut its funding.  Its spirit lives on in Dance Theatre of Ireland, founded by the company’s former co-Artistic Directors Robert Connor and Loretta Yurick.

Immediate Source of Acquisition: Donated by Robert Connor and Loretta Yurick of Dance Theatre of Ireland to the National Dance Archive of Ireland on 8 November 2011.

 

CONTENT AND STRUCTURE

 

Scope and Content: Prospectus, repertoire, promotional material, programmes, and photographs illustrating Dublin Contemporary Dance Theatre’s activities during the five final years of its existence.

Appraisal, Destruction and Scheduling Information: All records have been retained.

Accruals: Accruals are unlikely.

System of Arrangement: The items have been arranged into three series according to the activities to which they relate.  Section 2 (performances) has been further subdivided by choreography and arranged chronologically by date of creation.

 

CONDITIONS OF ACCESS AND USE

 

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/ Scripts of Material: English.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements: Paper documents and photographs in good condition.

Finding Aids: A hard copy of the descriptive catalogue is available at the Special Collections and Archives Department, Glucksman Library, University of Limerick.

 

ALLIED MATERIALS

 

Related Units of Description: For additional material relating to the Dublin Contemporary Dance Theatre, see N39 (Joan Davis Papers) at the National Dance Archive of Ireland.  For Dance Theatre of Ireland, see N38 at the National Dance Archive of Ireland.

 

DESCRIPTION CONTROL

Archivist’s Note: Papers arranged and described by Anna-Maria Hajba.

Rules or Conventions: 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.

Date of Description: September 2012.  Revised July 2019.

 

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