Founded in 2001, Hurley & Dancers is a professional modern dance company based in Des Moines that presents public performances, dance educational outreach and encourages artistic collaboration. Comprised of professional dancers and dance educators, the company brings together instructors from area universities, colleges and studios who are actively performing and choreographing in their field. The company has enjoyed performances in the Midwest and Canada. Performers include: David Decker, Kathleen Hurley, Elizabeth Ferreira, Lana Lyddon Hatten, Lisa Lewis, Natalie Nease, Paula McArthur, Benjamn Rethmeier, William Schneider.