Katie Rafferty

Giordano Dance Chicago

America's original jazz dance company is celebrating 60 years of expanding jazz dance! Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) is an iconic cultural organization and an integral part of Chicago's vibrant performing arts community. From our origins in founder Gus Giordano's original school in Evanston, IL, to our current incarnation as a world-class dance company, GDC boasts over a half-century of worldwide performances (28 countries, 47 states, and more than 1,300 cities) with an imprint on the art form of jazz dance that is far-reaching and significant. For 38 years GDC has been under the Artistic Leadership of Nan Giordano who is responsible for commissioning numerous groundbreaking works, the mentoring of hundreds of young dancers and choreographers, and the development of the Nan Giordano Certification Program®. The Program, which offers multi-level instruction and certification in the proprietary Giordano Technique, has certified dance educators in 36 states and 7 countries, all integrating the Technique into their college, high school, and studio programs. Each Spring, GDC's Jazz Dance/Science & Health program teaches elementary school anatomy and nutrition through a dance-centric program in CPS science classrooms. In 2022 the program brought 250 classes to 350 students in four under-resourced schools, all taught by GDC dancers. With the leadership of Nan, Executive Director Michael McStraw, and the support of our Board of Directors, Giordano Dance Chicago is stronger than ever. Join us for Season 60 | Catch the Light, Feel the Radiance, Celebrate Giordano!