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
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REUNION WEEKEND
Original Company, circa 1960s. Dancers from back to front: Mort Kessler, Gary Kaplan, Gus Giordano
We are thrilled you will be joining us to celebrate Giordano at 60! It will be a weekend filled with reconnection, energy, beauty, and a trip down memory lane. You can join us for one or all of the events!
WEEKEND EVENTS
Friday, March 31
7:30 PM
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PERFORMANCE AT THE HARRIS THEATER | $100
VIP seating, reception in lobby following the performance
205 E. Randolph St, Chicago
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Saturday, April 1
6:15 PM
PERFORMANCE + GALA | $300
VIP seating at the Harris Theater performance, and post show celebration on the Pritzker Stage with lavish buffet & open bar.
Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St, Chicago
PERFORMANCE | $90
VIP seating at the Harris Theater performance
Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St, Chicago
Sunday, April 2
11:00 AM​
GIORDANO CLASS WITH NAN | FREE
Move together with Nan and revisit Giordano jazz. You can watch, participate, or move as you wish. Class will be followed by a champagne toast. All alumni are welcome on a first come first serve basis as space is limited. This will be an experience you don't want to miss!
Fine Arts Building, 410 S Michigan, 3rd floor
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ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE
Season 60 | Celebrate Giordano will be magical!
A journey through time - looking back - moving forward...
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From an opening welcome choreographed by former dancer and Associate Director, Michael Taylor, to a world premiere by Kia Smith that joins Giordano Dance Chicago and South Chicago Dance Theatre on stage together with 26 dancers. Plus works by Gus Giordano, Ron De Jesus and Liz Imperio return to the stage. Throughout the evening the audience will experience short video interludes highlighting this company’s rich legacy, tying the past to the present, and showing how Giordano Dance Chicago has achieved this monumental milestone.
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REUNION COMMITTEE
Mark Gomez & Lindsey Leduc
Co-Chairs
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Rachael Berube | Joshua Blake Carter | Leigh Hoekstra
Lizzie MacKenzie | Robert McKee | Sean Rozanski
Cesar G. Salinas | Mark Schulze | Richard Smith
Michael Taylor | Liz Trevino | Sherry Zunker
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