Joffrey Ballet dancers performing a duet on stage

The Joffrey Ballet

American Icons

Joffrey Ballet dancers performing a duet on stage

The Joffrey Ballet

American Icons

Saturday, March 7, 2026
Part of HANCHER’S 2025–2026 SEASON
Presented by HANCHER AUDITORIUM
TICKETS
Adults $115 / $75 / $45
Students & Youth $115 / $10
Additional ticket fees may apply; total ticket price listed on ticketing page

Witness the daring and enduring spirit that defines The Joffrey's maverick legacy. 

Hancher’s favorite dance company returns to Iowa City for the first time in 10 years! American Icons celebrates dynamic works by three trailblazing artists of the 20th century: The Joffrey Ballet co-founder Gerald Arpino, Joffrey alum Glen Tetley, and prolific dance pioneer Martha Graham. The Joffrey dancers will also work with University of Iowa dance students while in Iowa City. Help us welcome a beloved company back to the Hancher stage. 

Audio description will be available for this performance.

PROGRAM

Gerald ARPINO: Kettentanz  
Martha GRAHAM: Secular Games  
Robert JOFFREY: Postcards (Pas de Deux Excerpt)
Glen TETLEY: Voluntaries 

CAST

Kettentanz  
Gitana Galop 
Amanda Assucena, Tenley Connors, Yumi Kanazawa, Seehyun Kim, Nae Kojima, Julia Rust, Fernando Duarte, Guillem Cabrera Espinach, Reed Henry, Hyuma Kiyosawa, Zachary Manske, Valentino Moneglia Zamora 
Annen Polka 
Tenley Connors, Yumi Kanazawa, Nae Kojima, Guillem Cabrera Espinach, Hyuma Kiyosawa, Zachary Manske Kettenbrucke Waltz 
Amanda Assucena, Valentino Moneglia Zamora 
Eisel Und Beisel Sprung 
Nae Kojima, Fernando Duarte, Zachary Manske 
Chinese Galop Tenley Connors, Seehyun Kim, Reed Henry 
Schnofler Tanz 
Julia Rust 
Seufzer Galop 
Guillem Cabrera Espinach, Hyuma Kiyosawa 
Cachucha Galop 
Amanda Assucena, Yumi Kanazawa 

Secular Games  
Women 
Coco Alvarez-Mena, Lucia Connolly, Olivia Duryea, Nae Kojima, Lindy Mesmer, Natali Taht 
Men 
Evan Boersma, Fernando Duarte, Guillem Cabrera Espinach, Reed Henry, Zachary Manske, Davide Oldano 

Postcards  
Jeraldine Mendoza, José Pablo Castro Cuevas 

Voluntaries  
Pas de Deux 
Anais Bueno, Stefan Gonçalvez 
Pas de Trois 
Gayeon Jung, Reed Henry, Davide Oldano 
Couples 
Ao Wang, Zachary Manske 
Nae Kojima, Wictor Hugo Pedroso 
Lauren Quinn, Davide Oldano 
Natali That, Jonathan Dole 
Julia Rust, Derek Drilon 
Olivia Duryea, Evan Boersma 

The Joffrey’s expressive dancers exhibited marvelous precision, control and artistry…”
— The Greenville News
Venue

Genre
Dance

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HANCHER EVENT PARTNERS
Warren (1938–2025) & Maryellen Boe 
Amy Kristof-Brown & Ken Brown 
Michael S. & Renee Favo 
Hancher Showcase/Hancher Guild 
Jean Koch 
Mary Jo & John Langhorne 
Ed & Ann Lorson  
David McCartney & James Petersen 
John R. Menninger 
Linda Paul in memory of Doug Paul (1952–2025)
Herm & L. Dianne Reininga 
Joyce Summerwill in memory of W. Richard Summerwill 
LaDonna & Gary Wicklund 

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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at (319) 467-4849 or at [email protected] or fill out an accessibility request using the linked form below.

HANCHER ACCESSIBILITY REQUEST FORM
  • Please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne out of respect for smell-sensitive patrons.
  • Two soundproof observation booths are available on the parterre level for guests who do not wish to disturb others with a cough or any other distractions.
  • Photos and video inside the auditorium are prohibited.
  • Audio description will be available for this performance.
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    Avoid the lines by making your food selections before you come to Hancher Auditorium. Most entrées are only available through pre-order and cannot be purchased on-site at the performance.
    Snacks and beverages will be available on-site.

PREORDER FOOD
  • For those wishing to dine at Hancher prior to the performance there will be snacks available onsite.
  • Beverages purchased from the Smith Lobby Bar can only be taken into the auditorium in a Hancher Season Cup which can be purchased from any concession location, the Hancher Box Office, or in the Hancher Showcase. Cups are $5.00 and reusable.
  • Snacks are available from the Smith Lobby Bar 90 minutes prior to the performance. Food is not allowed in the auditorium.
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