"Performing Iowa: Dance Gala" goes behind the scenes of Iowa's premier dance event, showcasing the artistry and athleticism at one of the largest and most respected dance programs in the country.   Dancers and choreographers share their insights and feelings about what it takes to develop Dance Gala and what it means to be involved in dancing. 

"Performing Iowa: Dance Gala" is the University of Iowa's first original high-definition program for the Big Ten Network.

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This episode features author Abraham Verghese who’s first novel, “Cutting the Stone,” has been honored by Amazon Publishers Weekly on their best read list of  2009. 

Dr. Verghese is known for his acclaimed non-fiction work, including “My Own Country,” which was based on his experiences as a physician treating persons with HIV in Johnson City, Tennessee.  It became a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle award.

His second book, “The Tennis Partner,” was a New York Times notable book and a national bestseller.  He has published extensively in medical literature and his work has appeared in The Atlantic.com, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The New Yorker.

Board-certified in internal medicine and in pulmonary and infectious diseases, Abraham Verghese earned his MFA at the University of Iowa’s Writers’ Workshop.   He is a tenured professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine where he is Senior Associate Chair for the Theory and Practice of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine.

In this episode of Iowa Magazine visit the world's most advanced driving simulator; see how modern dentistry is improving lives; study the science of all things fluid; and look at the life of a Big Ten mascot!