A Giordano show is always a multi-layered display of art and entertainment, not so much defying barriers and boundaries as transcending them.
AOTPR.COM
When the curtain falls and the evening ends, there are a lot of grateful, happily satisfied customers
Time Out Chicago
Giordano gave me confidence.
Adriana
4th Grade GDC outreach student
JAZZ DANCE WORLD CONGRESS
JAZZ DANCE WORLD CONGRESS
JAZZ DANCE WORLD CONGRESS
America's Original Jazz Dance Company
GIORDANO SUMMER INTENSIVE
2025
CHICAGO
SUMMER INTENSIVE
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June 9-14, 2025
Registration opening in December!
Experience the passion, excitement, and joy of Giordano Dance Chicago during our week-long summer intensive in downtown Chicago, June 9-14, 2025!
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Step into an environment where hard work, camaraderie, dedication, and mastery of multiple dance forms shape you into what GDC’s founder, Gus Giordano, referred to as, “the total dancer.” Challenge yourself in classes taught and designed by Artistic Director Nan Giordano, the GDC Artistic Team, and current company members to strengthen your technical skills in multiple dance genres, a trademark of all Giordano dancers.
THE DETAILS
Three Tracks
- Teen Track (ages 12-17)
- College/Pre-Pro Track (ages 18+)
- Teacher Track
Teen & College/Pre-Pro Tracks are considered for:
- Light Award (ages 12-17)
- College Mentorship Program (Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors)
- Giordano II (College Seniors & Pre-Pro)
Daily classes for all tracks
- Monday to Friday, June 9-13, 8:30a-3:00p
- Saturday, June 14 9:00a-12:00p
*times subject to change
Ballet
Broadway Jazz
Floor Barre
GDC Repertoire
Giordano Jazz
Hip Hop
Jazz Funk
Latin Jazz
West African
PLUS MORE!
CLASS OFFERINGS
CLASS
LOCATIONS
218 S. Wabash Avenue Chicago
430 S. Michigan Avenue
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The Giordano Intensive is not a function of Roosevelt University
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You don't want to miss the culmination of Artistic Director, Nan Giordano's 40th Anniversary celebration, along with the opportunity to take class with
Resident Choreographer, Al Blackstone!
Roni Koresh
Ray Leeper
Ray Mercer
Mia Michaels
Cesar G. Salinas
CHOREOGRAPHERS
Al Blackstone
Joshua Blake Carter
Peter Chu
Brock Clawson
Marinda Davis
Ron De Jesus
Randy Duncan
Autumn Eckman
Gus Giordano
Nan Giordano
Liz Imperio
Experience the diverse Giordano Dance Chicago Repertoire
DISCOUNTED INTENSIVE RATES
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Dec 2 - 9, 2024​
Jan1- Feb 28, 2025
Mar 1 - Apr 30, 2025
May 1 - 31, 2025
On-Site
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$700
$775
$825
$875
$900
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Use code GDCEARLYBIRD2025
Use code GDC775
Use code GDC825
Use code GDC875
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“Fostering a sense of community and non-judgment.”
Giovanni Santoro
York Community High School
“My biggest takeaway from the week is Giordano's emphasis on intention.”
Lexa Meierant
Ashley Ballet Academy for the Arts
“The Giordano dance intensive was one of the best experiences of my life.”
Jason Makoa
Hilo, Hawaii
“As a parent, when you find people who authentically care about your kid as a person and as an artist the feeling is indescribable.”
Michael McManus
Charlotte Klein Dance Centers
“WOW. What an incredible week it has been.”
Ashton Ebert
Mentorship Program, Oklahoma City University
“This experience has made me feel whole. To dance with and learn from so many incredibly talented people has been a dream.”
Zoi
Hilo, Hawaii
Please note Giordano Dance Chicago, the Giordano Legacy Fund, and the Nan Giordano Certification Program® are in no way affiliated with the
Gus Giordano Dance School in Andersonville or the Gus Giordano Jazz Legacy Foundation.