AUDITIONS
Contact: 847.866.6779
Email: michaelmcstraw@giordanodance.org
What: Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago is seeking male and female dancers for the main company, must be at least 22 years old. Dancers must have strong ballet and jazz technique. GJDC consists of ten dancers, five men and five women. Salaried non-union contracts are offered. The company tours nationally and internationally. Giordano II positions are also available starting at the age of 20. Though unpaid, Giordano II rehearses with the company daily and learns the company repertoire.
Repertoire includes choreography by Gus Giordano, Randy Duncan, Nan Giordano,
Christopher Huggins, Liz Imperio, Ron De Jesus,
Kiesha Lalama, Jon Lehrer, Mia Michaels,
Davis Robertson, Mark Swanhart, Autumn Eckman, and Rennie Harris.
Dancers from all ethnic origins are encouraged to audition. Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago is an equal opportunity employer.
Artistic Team
Nan Giordano, Artistic Director
Homer Bryant, Assistant Artistic Director
Autumn Eckman, Artistic Associate and Director Gll
Michael McStraw, Executive Director
New York Audition
When: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 5:30 - 8:30pm
Registration begins promptly at 5:30 pm
(No appointments necessary)
Audition will begin at 5:45 pm.
No warm-up will be given.
Where: Ailey Studios
The Joan Weill Center for Dance
405 West 55th Street at 9th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
Bring: 8 x10 headshot with résumé & references
Ballet and Jazz Shoes
Chicago Audition
When: Sunday, March 18, 2012, 12:15 - 3:00pm
Registration begins 11:00 AM
(No appointments necessary)
Class with Nan Giordano (optional) 11:15am - 12:15pm
Class $15.00
12:15 - Audition begins - $10.00 Audition Fee
Where: Hubbard Street (Studio A)