The University of Iowa

Dance

Nachte Raho 2025

The University of Iowa's Indian Student Alliance proudly presents its Bollywood Fusion dance competition, Nachte Raho. This is an elite competition challenging selected teams from across the nation to showcase a blend of Indian dance styles with western styles and music. 

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Nachte Raho Website

 

Shamel Pitts | TRIBE

“Touch of RED” is the beautiful new entry in Pitts’s and TRIBE’s ongoing Red Series, which explores Black multiplicity and human connection. “Touch of RED” is a duet for Black men who come together in a boxing ring—not for a display of aggression but rather for an exploration of vulnerability, effeminacy, and healing.

Twyla Tharp Dance

As part of the 60th anniversary tour of Twyla Tharp Dance, Twyla Tharp’s “Diabelli” returns home so Hancher patrons can once again revel in the composer and choreographer’s conversation, which includes vocabulary from an array of dance styles including ballet, jazz, modern, social, and street.

E/Merge

A time-honored tradition connecting writers from around the world with Department of Dance students. This fall, the writers will join UI dance-makers with new works in performance

Dance Gala: Agile

The University of Iowa Department of Dance presents a rich program of both new and restaged works by faculty members and creative collaborators. Co-produced by the University of Iowa Department of Dance and Performing Arts Production Unit.

Riverdance

Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide.

Nachte Raho 2024

The University of Iowa's Indian Student Alliance proudly presents its Bollywood Fusion dance competition, Nachte Raho. This is an elite competition challenging selected teams from across the nation to showcase a blend of Indian dance styles with western styles and music. 

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Nachte Raho Website