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NAN GIORDANO Artistic Director
Artistic Director of Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago since 1993, Nan has guided the development of a large and diverse repertoire. She is on the faculty of the Giordano Dance School and has toured internationally as guest teacher in many countries including Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, and Mexico. Ms. Giordano also teaches master classes in the United States. She has choreographed several pieces in the current GJDC repertoire, including Untitled, Chain of Rocks, and Taal. Nan received the Manford Byrd Jr. “Wizard of Oz” Award for Outstanding Service from Howland School of the Arts. She is on the guest faculty of IBC, Jackson MS and the International Ballet Competition, National Honorary Committee. She is Artistic Director of the Jazz Dance World Congress, a biannual event that draws dancers, choreographers, and teachers from more than 30 countries. Nan served three years on the Illinois Arts Council Dance Panel. She also served on the Community Arts Assistance Program Dance Panel for the City of Chicago, Department of Cultural Affairs. Nan has recently been appointed to Dance Magazine’s Advisory Board.