Presented by HANCHER AUDITORIUM
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.
Gerald ARPINO: Kettentanz
Martha GRAHAM: Secular Games
Robert JOFFREY: Postcards (Pas de Deux Excerpt)
Glen TETLEY: Voluntaries
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
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
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.
- Parking: The Hancher lot can be accessed from both Park Road and Riverside Drive. Click the button below to view a detailed, interactive map.
- Entrances: The main entrance to Hancher Auditorium is located at the south end of the building and near the accessible parking lot on the building’s west side.
- Preorder food from the Stanley Café!
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.
- 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.
- Hancher bars do not accept cash. American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard, Google Pay, and Apple Pay are all accepted.