Carrying on this incredible legacy, Nan Giordano, Artistic Director of Giordano Dance Chicago, is currently the world’s preeminent authority on the essence, discipline, progression, and continuance of the Giordano Technique. Nan was trained and mentored singe the age of 10 by her

father, dance pioneer Gus Giordano, and over the decades, has adapted and enhanced the Giordano Technique, keeping it fresh, vital, and of the moment. 

Starting with the BASIC Level, each of the five levels of the Nan Giordano Certification Program® (NGCP®) has its own curriculum and will be taught in separate certification workshops. Participants will be given codified dance notation to enhance their learning and mastery of this complex and joyous art form. For each level you will receive ten lessons that you can tailor to the needs of your studio, high school, or university program. The pace and structure of the lessons can be modified to your particular program. Some NGCP® certified teachers choose to concentrate on a consecutive ten week course, while others use the material for a year-long program. The content taught in the five levels (Basic, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional) stems from the Giordano Technique’s rich heritage and has been further developed and structured by Nan Giordano, Cesar G. Salinas (trained and mentored by Nan since the age of 19) and members of Giordano Dance Chicago. In order to become a certified teacher of the Giordano Technique, one must train with Nan Giordano. 

As you progress from the BASIC to the BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED levels of this foundational dance technique, the pacing of the class, the complexity of the movement, and the increased focus on style become more challenging yet even more enjoyable. The Giordano Technique is not external; rather, it emanates from within.  

As her father did, Nan has dedicated her life to maintaining the foundation while elevating the level of Jazz Dance.

Basic Level Giordano Technique Certification

Beginning Level Giordano Technique Certification

Intermediate Level Giordano Technique Certification

Basic Level Refresher Course

Beginning Level Refresher Course

Intermediate Level Refresher Course

April 10 & 11

April 12 & 13

April 14 & 15

April 10 & 11

April 12 & 13

April 14 & 15

10AM-1PM

10AM-1PM

5PM-8PM

10AM-1PM

10AM-1PM

5PM-8PM

$700

$700
$700

$200
$200

$200

• All times listed are in the Central Time Zone.

• For NGCP virtual/in-person certification, if you happen to miss your training dates, you will have six months to complete the certification.

• Basic, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Refresher Course fees include download link to corresponding NGCP® notes.

• All tracks must be learned in sequential order: Basic, Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional. No more than three levels are recommended at a time. 

Basic Level Giordano Technique Certification

Beginning Level Giordano Technique Certification

Intermediate Level Giordano Technique Certification

Advanced Level Giordano Technique Certification

Professional Level Giordano Technique Certification

Basic Level Refresher Course

Beginning Level Refresher Course

Intermediate Level Refresher Course

Advanced Level Refresher Course

Professional Level Refresher Course

June 12

June 13

June 14

June 15

June 16

June 12

June 13

June 14

June 15

June 16

4PM-9PM

4PM-9PM

4PM-9PM

4PM-9PM

4PM-9PM

4PM-9PM

4PM-9PM

4PM-9PM

4PM-9PM

4PM-9PM

$700

$700

$700

$700

$700

$200
$200

$200

$200

$200

• All times listed are in the Central Time Zone.

• For NGCP virtual/in-person certification, if you happen to miss your training dates, you will have six months to complete the certification.

• Basic, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Refresher Course fees include download link to corresponding NGCP® notes.

• All tracks must be learned in sequential order: Basic, Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional. No more than three levels are recommended at a time.