The renowned Giordano Jazz Dance style created by Gus Giordano and evolved over the last 50 years. A total of 10 classes, including Giordano Technique and Style, Combination, and Company Repertoire.
Faculty
Nan Giordano, Jon Lehrer, Susan Quinn, and current members of Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago; Kimberly Cunningham, Elijah Gibson, Eugene Peabody, Ruth Sherman.
Schedule
Workshop will be held at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel.
Registration - July 29, 8:00am.
Monday, July 30
8:45 -10:15 am - Warm-up/Technique
10:30 -12:00 pm - Style/Combination
12:00 - 1:30 pm - Lunch/Discussion w/GJDC CO Members
1:30 - 3:00 pm - Ballet for the Jazz Dancer
3:00 - 4:30 pm - GJDC Repertoire
Tuesday, July 31
8:30 - 9:30 am - Warm-up/Technique
9:30 -11:00 am - Style/Combination
11:00 -12:30 pm - GJDC Repertoire
12:30 - 1:00 pm - Meet and Greet
2:00 - 5:00 pm - Giordano II & Giordano Dance Center Audition
12:00 - 7:00 pm - JDWC Registration - Grand State Foyer
Giordano II Company & Giordano Dance Center Scholarship Audition
July 31 from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Palmer House Hilton Hotel Auditions for scholarships to the Giordano Dance Center and for the Giordano II Dance Company. Participants are expected to take a condensed class in Ballet and Jazz before a panel of professional judges. Bring picture and a resume.
