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GIORDANO SUMMER INTENSIVE


CHICAGO
SUMMER INTENSIVE

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June 9-14, 2025

Early bird registration is open NOW
through Dec. 9!

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): $900
- College/Pre-Pro Track (ages 18+): $900
- Teacher Track: $900 

Don't miss out on our early bird pricing and discounted rates! See below for discount codes. 

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!
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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 GDCEARLYBIRD25

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.

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