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For more information about GDC and its programs, call 312.922.1332 or visit Giordano Dance Chicago is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation and is not affiliated with the Gus Giordano Dance School in Andersonville or the Gus Giordano Jazz Legacy Foundation.Story Links LAS VEGAS, Nev.
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The Nan Giordano Certification Program ® offers certification world-wide to professional dance educators in the proprietary and foundational Giordano Technique, created by Gus Giordano. Each year, the company’s innovative outreach program, “Jazz Dance/Science & Health,” has typically reached more than 450 CPS students in four underserved CPS schools. The company's new works continually expand the boundaries of jazz and contemporary dance. Currently under the leadership of Artistic Director Nan Giordano and Executive Director Michael McStraw, GDC is a world-class dance company and a driving force in Chicago's thriving performing arts community. For more information visit Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, as it prepares to enter its 60th year, is one of the longest running professional dance companies in Chicago and one of few dance companies in the U.S. Proceeds from the Legacy Ball support Giordano Dance Chicago’s mission to enrich lives through dance, as well as ongoing operations and community outreach programs like the innovative Jazz Dance/Science & Health. The evening will feature an open bar, fun-food stations, silent auction and pop up performances by the company and the dancers. Honorary chairperson and honoree is Homer Bryant.
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GDC’s Spring Series Harris Theater engagement precedes GDC’s “Legacy Ball” gala, at the Ravenswood Event Center, 4043 N. Please note: For the safety of patrons, performers, staff and crew, GDC complies rigorously with all COVID-19 protocols as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the State of Illinois, the City of Chicago, and the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. As these safety measures change, GDC will keep you apprised of current protocols to ensure a joyous and safe performance experience. For tickets or more information visit or call Giordano Dance Chicago presents the spring engagement of its 59th Season, “Illuminate” at the Harris Theater at Millennium Park, 205 E.

For the April 1-2 Harris Theater performances, GDC Executive Director Michael McStraw will make a special guest appearance as “The Man.” Program is subject to change. Since then, the work has been performed by a number of companies and returned to the source when it received its 2007 GDC company premiere. GDC alumna Sherry created and performed this witty and stylish work at the suggestion of Gus Giordano for the 1990 Jazz Dance World Congress. “The Man That Got Away” by Sherry Zunker (1990).“Bordering on rousing, joyous parody, it's flat-out fun…stylishly cool.” (Chicago Tribune) “Feelin’” Good Sweet” by Ray Leeper (2014).
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“Exit 4” by Israeli-American choreographer Roni Koresh (2013). This full company work has been hailed for “The dramatic mood swings…the edgy dynamic between the group and the."Surprise landings and tableaux that sliced space into unexpected geometrics kept the audience on the edge of their seats.” (Dance Magazine) “Ritual Dynamic” by Jon Lehrer (2007) featuring all 15 GDC dancers.The rest of the program is currently scheduled to include the following works from GDC’s repertoire: “This dance celebrates the things we do have, rather than dwelling on “Spending time out of doors during the pandemic, come rain or shine, truly kept me centered,” says Carter. Cheney Foundation and was gifted in honor of Pam Crutchfield.Ĭarter’s trio for one woman and two men is set to music of British jazz/soul artist Laura Mvula whose lyric, “…bathe in the sunlight, don’t mind if rain falls…” inspired the work’s creation. “Retroverse” is made possible, in part, by the Elizabeth F. “The theme of this work – looking back yet feeling hopeful about the future – has more impact now more than ever. “After waiting for two years, the world premiere of ‘Retroverse’ is finally here,” says GDC Artistic Director Nan Giordano. Popular works from GDC’s repertoire complete the program. The program includes the world premiere of Autumn Eckman’s “ Retroverse," featuring original music by Dan Myers, and “ 3,” a new work choreographed for a trio by Joshua Blake Carter, GDC Operations Manager and Director of Giordano II. Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) continues their 59th Season, “ Illuminate,” at the Harris Theater in Millennium Park, 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2.
