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NAN GIORDANO CERTIFICATION PROGRAM®
NGCP® LEVELS
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BASIC LEVEL (1)
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL (3)
BEGINNING
LEVEL (2)
PROFESSIONAL
LEVEL (5)
ADVANCED
LEVEL (4)
Starting with the BASIC Level, each of the five levels of the Nan Giordano Certification Program® (NGCP®) has its own curriculum and will be taught in separate certification trainings. Teachers are given codified dance notation to enhance their learning and mastery of this complex and joyous art form. The technique is structured into ten lessons which cover pre-stretch, floorwork, center/barre, across the floor, combinations and more.
The pace and structure of the lessons can be modified to your program. Some NGCP® certified teachers choose to concentrate on a consecutive ten-week course, while others use the material for a year-long program. The content taught in the five levels (Basic, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional) stems from the Giordano Technique’s rich heritage and has been further developed and structured by Nan Giordano, Cesar G. Salinas (trained and mentored by Nan since the age of 19) and members of Giordano Dance Chicago. To become a certified teacher of the Giordano Technique, one must train with Nan Giordano.
As you progress from the BASIC to the BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED, and PROFESSIONAL levels of this foundational dance technique, the pacing of the class, the complexity of the movement, and the increased focus on style become more challenging yet even more enjoyable. The Giordano Technique is not external; rather, it emanates from within.
As her father did, Nan has dedicated her life to maintaining the foundation while elevating the level of Jazz Dance. NGCP® Certified Teachers are invited to join a private Facebook community. Cultivate ideas, get tips from Nan, ask questions, keep in touch, and be part of the NGCP® family.
CERTIFIED TEACHERS can do a refresher course at any time.
For all levels:
Zoom credentials and NGCP® notes will be emailed to you at least one week prior to certification. We recommend printing the notes so you can follow along throughout the certification.
Upon completion of each level, you will receive:
NGCP® Official Certificate
NGCP® Facebook Community (Exclusive Access)
NGCP® Certified Logo
History of Gus, Nan and the Company
NGCP® link to merchandise
LIVE IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL PRICING
NAN GIORDANO CERTIFICATION PROGRAM®
Basic Level Giordano Technique Certification
Beginning Level Giordano Technique Certification
Intermediate Level Giordano Technique Certification
Advanced Level Giordano Technique Certification
Professional Level Giordano Technique Certification
June 9
June 10
June 11
June 12
June 13
4:00 PM-9:00 PM
4:00 PM-9:00 PM
4:00 PM-9:00 PM
4:00 PM-9:00 PM
4:00 PM-9:00 PM
$725
$725
$725
$725
$725
Refresher courses offered at each level for $225
Classes will take place in-person at 218 S. Wabash Avenue Chicago or virtually through Zoom
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All times listed are in the Central Time Zone.
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For NGCP virtual/in-person certification, if you happen to miss your training dates, you will have six months to complete the certification.
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All registration fees include download link to corresponding NGCP® notes.
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All tracks must be learned in sequential order: Basic, Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional. No more than three levels are recommended at a time.
“Thank you for an amazing couple of days. I am so refreshed and inspired!”
Al Blackstone
“It was so enriching to continue to be immersed in the rich American jazz dance culture! I absolutely loved it!"
Hanne Larson, Co-Founder & Artistic Director of Downtown Dance Factory, NYC
“Welcoming and inspirational!”
Michael McCarthy , Assistant Professor of Dance, Oklahoma City University
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.
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