Dance Gala makes triumphant return to Hancher stage

“Unfinished” created by Eloy Barraga, in collaboration with the cast, designed by designed by Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer and Laurel Shoemaker, music performed by the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra, performed by Alyssa Alber, Amya Lopez, Cassidy Banwa

After two years, Dance Gala made its return to the Hancher stage with its performance titled "In Motion." Photo by Tim Schoon

Dance Gala 2022

“Assurance of Things Unseen” choreographed by Kristin Marrs, designed by Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer and Laurel Shoemaker, music by Red Cedar Chamber Music, performed by Ellie Daley, Allison Demaree, Megan Meyer, Ashley McKim, Veronica Patterson, Morgan Powe

“Assurance of Things Unsee,” choreographed by Kristin Marrs, designed by Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer and Laurel Shoemaker, music by Red Cedar Chamber Music, performed by Ellie Daley, Allison Demaree, Megan Meyer, Ashley McKim, Veronica Patterson, Morgan Powe

“Unfinished” created by Eloy Barragá, in collaboration with the cast, designed by designed by Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer and Laurel Shoemaker, music performed by the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra, performed by Alyssa Alber, Amya Lopez, Cassidy Banwa

“Unfinished” created by Eloy Barragan in collaboration with the cast, designed by designed by Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer and Laurel Shoemaker, music performed by the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra, performed by Alyssa Alber, Amya Lopez, Cassidy Banwa

“Unfinished” created by Eloy Barragn, in collaboration with the cast, designed by designed by Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer and Laurel Shoemaker, music performed by the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra, performed by Alyssa Alber, Amya Lopez, Cassidy Banwa

“Unfinished” created by Eloy Barraan, in collaboration with the cast, designed by designed by Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer and Laurel Shoemaker, music performed by the University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra, performed by Alyssa Alber, Amya Lopez, Cassidy Banwa

“Espaldar” created by Armando Duarte in collaboration with the dancers, music created by Ramin Roshandel and performed by members of UI Laptop Orchestra, designed by Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer and Laurel Shoemaker, performed by Mackenzee Albert, Sidney Cowl

“Three Trios” created by FLOCK (Alice Klock and Florian Lochner), music by Called: Step Lightly, Clock Geats, and Clouded Street Sign, composed by Michael Wall, designed by Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer and Laurel Shoemaker, performed by Alyssa Alber, Mackenze

“SqE8ty6R^y7 (Glitch Code)” created by : Stephanie Miracle in collaboration with filmmaker Jenelle Stafford and the cast, designed by Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer, Laurel Shoemaker, and Jenelle Stafford, music by Petter Edldh & Koma Saxo featuring Jonas Kull

By: Office of Strategic Communication | 2022.11.15 | 02:54 pm

Students and faculty in the University of Iowa Department of Dance choreographed and performed for Dance Gala 2022 as the annual event made its return to the Hancher stage for the first time in two years.

The performance, titled In Motion, featured a diverse program with original choreography by Iowa faculty that addressed heavy topics— like mental illness, coping, and community. It also featured live musical performances by the School of Music, analog and virtual technology, and production assistance from the Performing Arts Production Unit.

The event also included works by guest artists Alice Klock and Florian Lochner.

If you missed the performances, you can watch the recordings here.

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