Dance Gala celebrates 40 years of captivating audiences with groundbreaking choreography created by University of Iowa Department of Dance faculty and prominent guest artists from around the world. This year, we are privileged to stage The Moor’s Pavane by José Limón, a 20th century modern dance masterwork. In addition, the dance faculty will premiere four exciting works, expressions of our resilience, commitment to, and enthusiasm for this art form. Dance Gala 2021 promises to engage audiences of all ages and we invite you to take a leap and join us in this celebration.
Dance Gala celebrates 40 years of captivating audiences with groundbreaking choreography created by University of Iowa Department of Dance faculty and prominent guest artists from around the world. This year, we are privileged to stage The Moor’s Pavane by José Limón, a 20th century modern dance masterwork. In addition, the dance faculty will premiere four exciting works, expressions of our resilience, commitment to, and enthusiasm for this art form. Dance Gala 2021 promises to engage audiences of all ages and we invite you to take a leap and join us in this celebration.
Presented by the Department of Dance, Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, Office of Outreach & Engagement
Dancers in Company 2018 Symposium
Keynote address by Liz Lerman
Prior to both performances of Dance Gala, UI dance faculty will discuss their creative process and the works in Dance Gala 2017. Student performers will also join the discussion.
Dance Gala 2017 celebrates its return to Hancher with compelling new dances from the University of Iowa’s highly acclaimed Department of Dance. Experience the humor and delight of choreography by award-winning artist Monica Bill Barnes in the premiere of an original work created for Dance Gala, and witness the power and grace of dances created by internationally renowned UI Dance faculty.
