A Giordano show is always a multi-layered display of art and entertainment, not so much defying barriers and boundaries as transcending them.
AOTPR.COM
When the curtain falls and the evening ends, there are a lot of grateful, happily satisfied customers
Time Out Chicago
Giordano gave me confidence.
Adriana
4th Grade GDC outreach student
JAZZ DANCE WORLD CONGRESS
JAZZ DANCE WORLD CONGRESS
JAZZ DANCE WORLD CONGRESS
America's Original Jazz Dance Company
GIORDANO SUMMER INTENSIVE
CHICAGO
SUMMER INTENSIVE
June 15-20, 2026
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Experience the passion, excitement, and joy of Giordano Dance Chicago during our week-long intensive!
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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 11-17): $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 11-17)
- College Mentorship Program (Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors)
- Giordano II (College Seniors & Pre-Pro)
Daily classes for all tracks
- Monday to Friday, June 15-19, 8:30am-3:00pm
- Saturday, June 20, 9:00am-1:00pm
*times subject to change
Hotel
​TBD
CLASS OFFERINGS
GDC Repertoire
Giordano Jazz
Ballet
Ballroom
Modern
Contemporary
Jazz
Floor Barre
Hip Hop
Latin Jazz
African
PLUS MORE!
LOCATION
coming soon!
Experience the GDC Repertoire
CHOREOGRAPHERS
Al Blackstone
Peter Chu
Brock Clawson
Marinda Davis
Ron De Jesus
Randy Duncan
Autumn Eckman
Gus Giordano
Nan Giordano
Liz Imperio
Roni Koresh
Ray Leeper
Ray Mercer
Mia Michaels
Cesar G. Salinas
DISCOUNTED INTENSIVE RATES
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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