Smith Houlihan Irish Dance Academy (1976-2021)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1976 - 2021
Administrative history
The Smith Houlihan Irish Dance Academy was founded in Norwood, Massachusetts in 1976 by the husband and wife team of Michael Smith and Noreen Houlihan-Smith. Students of the Smith Houlihan Irish Dance Academy won titles at the World and All-Ireland competitions as well as other national and regional competitions. Several students also went on to dance in touring shows such as Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. The academy operated until 2021.
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Farewell Concert, 2001 June 23
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). Each video recording has some flaws.
Access Note
The audio recordings on DTRS cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. All audio and video recordings on DAT and mini-DV have been digitally copied and are accessible.
Dates:
2001 June 23
Found in:
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Boston College Gaelic Roots Festival records
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2001
Gaelic Roots Concert, 1999 June 24
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Boston College Gaelic Roots Festival is primarily documented through audio and video recordings of music and dance performances and lectures. There are also extensive color snapshot photographs of the festival, and these include classes and workshops as well as concerts and lectures. A smaller amount of paper and born-digital files from Séamus Connolly and Chrysandra Walter capture event planning through correspondence, class descriptions, evaluations, press releases, artist schedules,...
Access Note
Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Multitrack audio recordings (DTRS and ADAT) cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. In a few instances for which audio was exclusively recorded in one of these formats, migration was outsourced.Original digital text and image files in this...
Dates:
1999 June 24
Found in:
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Boston College Gaelic Roots Festival records
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1999
Gaelic Roots Weekend, video recording by Tommy Joyce, 1993 October 8-10
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
Excerpts from: Friday Paddy Keenan concert; Seisiun Mor; Saturday Step Dancing Demonstration; Saturday Concert; Sean Potts whistle workshop; Sunday family musicians concert; and Sunday Afternoon Masters Concert.
Access Note
Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Multitrack audio recordings (DTRS and ADAT) cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. In a few instances for which audio was exclusively recorded in one of these formats, migration was outsourced.Original digital text and image files in this...
Dates:
1993 October 8-10
Found in:
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Boston College Gaelic Roots Festival records
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1993
Master's Concert, 1997 June 28
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Boston College Gaelic Roots Festival is primarily documented through audio and video recordings of music and dance performances and lectures. There are also extensive color snapshot photographs of the festival, and these include classes and workshops as well as concerts and lectures. A smaller amount of paper and born-digital files from Séamus Connolly and Chrysandra Walter capture event planning through correspondence, class descriptions, evaluations, press releases, artist schedules,...
Access Note
Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Multitrack audio recordings (DTRS and ADAT) cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. In a few instances for which audio was exclusively recorded in one of these formats, migration was outsourced.Original digital text and image files in this...
Dates:
1997 June 28
Found in:
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Boston College Gaelic Roots Festival records
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1997
Step dancing demonstration, 1993 October 9
File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
Boston College Gaelic Roots Festival is primarily documented through audio and video recordings of music and dance performances and lectures. There are also extensive color snapshot photographs of the festival, and these include classes and workshops as well as concerts and lectures. A smaller amount of paper and born-digital files from Séamus Connolly and Chrysandra Walter capture event planning through correspondence, class descriptions, evaluations, press releases, artist schedules,...
Access Note
Collection is open for research. Audiovisual recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Multitrack audio recordings (DTRS and ADAT) cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. In a few instances for which audio was exclusively recorded in one of these formats, migration was outsourced.Original digital text and image files in this...
Dates:
1993 October 9
Found in:
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Boston College Gaelic Roots Festival records
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1993