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
GDC MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
GIORDANO DANCE COLLEGE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
GUIDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF DANCERS
If selected to be a mentee, you will be given an opportunity to intimately explore the resources, advice, and support from a GDC company member (Mentor) to better equip your transition from college to the professional dance arena. GDCMP was established to develop relationships that will bridge the next generation of young dancers with GDC’s professional team. In addition, GDCMP allows each mentor and mentee the chance to create an experience that is worthwhile and enriching. Mentees receive a unique opportunity to perform a piece of GDC repertoire at the annual June workshop.​
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2023 Mentees
Sophia Alikakos, UT Austin
Bailey Cheung, Point Park
Ashton Ebert, Oklahoma City University
Aimee Grajeda, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Anaheed Khalili, University of Massachusetts
Emma March, University of Arizona
Destiny Patterson, Point Park University
Brandon Wolfington, Western Michigan University
MENTEES RECEIVE
FaceTime sessions with Mentor (Giordano Dance Chicago Company Member)
Opportunity to shadow your mentor while in Chicago & take GDC company class
Backstage Experience at a home season performance
Full Scholarship to GDC Workshop
Conversation with GDC’s Artistic Team & Mentor
THE LIGHT AWARD
AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHINE
The Light Award was established to recognize a young dancer who best embodies the spirit, the energy and exemplifies the polished characteristics of a Giordano dancer. Through this award, we encourage your growth as an aspiring dancer.
As a Light Award recipient you are given an opportunity to explore the resources, advice, and support from GDC that will aide your transition from high school to college. Light Award recipients will have the opportunity to showcase a solo performance at the annual June workshop.
2023 Recipients
Noah Bleasdell, Pebblebrook High School
Jed McManus, Charlotte Klein Dance Centers
Chloe Winkler, Dance Academy of Libertyville
LIGHT AWARD WINNERS RECEIVE
Opportunity to take GDC company class and observe Company rehearsal
Backstage Experience at a home season performance
Full Scholarship for GDC Workshop
Conversation with GDC’s Artistic Team
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.