Our Steps Living Archive
Presented by Jean Butler In association with Irish Arts Center and Jerome Robbins Dance Division Jean Butler presents a multimedia homage to Irish dance based on the Our Steps Archive project, including video and audio highlights from the collection and live demonstrations by traditional dance artist and archive
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participant Cara Butler and special guests. Before and after the event in the JL Greene Theatre, audiences can explore the Our Steps Listening Room installation in the IAC Studio, encountering the voices and stories of master Irish dancers, teachers, and influencers through a curated selection of oral history recordings. Pictured: James Erwin Dancers—Donny Golden, Terry Carr, Cathy Burke, Patrick Donovan, and Tom Cashin with Patty Reynolds on fiddle and Patty Noonan on piano—in John Barleycorn Pub, New York City, ca. 1969. Photo courtesy of Tom Cashin. Our Steps Living Archive: Beyond the Perfect Stage Event in the JL Greene Theatre with Jean and Cara Butler, and listening room access. RESERVE > Our Steps Living Archive: Special Listening Room Hours Saturday, April 3 // 1pm to 4pm Audiences can experience the Our Steps Listening Room installation in the IAC studio through self-guided encounters with a crafted selection of oral history recordings during gallery hours. RESERVE > Presented with generous support from Culture Ireland and the Arnhold Foundation.