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Resident Company

SOARING | Life, Light, and Legacy

Giordano Dance Chicago

Performances Apr 4 – Apr 5

Apr 4

Apr 5

Performance Run Time: 1 hour and 33 minutes including intermission.

Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) returns to the Harris Theater in their 62nd season with SOARING, a powerful celebration of Life, Light, and Legacy on April 4-5, 2025. This memorable performance marks Nan Giordano's 40 years of visionary artistic leadership, while honoring the life of her son, Keenan Giordano Casey.

The program features Emmy Award winning, Resident Choreographer, Al Blackstone who brings his second full company world premiere for GDC set to an original music score by percussionist and pianist Stahv Danker. 333 by Nan Giordano and Cesar G. Salinas hits the stage for the first time, a solo created for Erina Ueda (Dance Magazine’s 25 to Watch 2024). The tantalizing Red & Black by ABC TV show Dancing with the Stars choreographer Ray Leeper, fusing passion, elegance, and sophistication returns to the stage. Groove, in formed, by renowned mastermind choreographer Peter Chu, blending bold movement with intricate rhythms set to the original score by Jake Kelberman. The visually stunning Taal, a captivating work by Nan Giordano in collaboration with Natya Dance Theatre, bridging cultures together through beauty and unity.

You do not want to miss this incredible evening filled with beauty, heart, energy and soul!

About Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC)
America's original jazz dance company soars into their 62nd season with energy and endless possibilities. Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) is an iconic cultural institution with deep roots in Chicago and around the globe (28 countries, 47 states, and more than 1,300 cities). From founder Gus Giordano's vision, the company continues to honor the past while pushing the art form forward. Nan Giordano celebrates 40 years as an artistic leader responsible for commissioning innovative choreographic works and mentoring thousands of dancers. Alongside Nan, Associate Artistic Director, Cesar G. Salinas and the magnificent dancers are an integral part of the GDC legacy. With the appointment of Erica L. Edwards, Executive Director, it truly is a new day. Adding Al Blackstone as Resident Choreographer for the next three years is a testament that the art form of jazz dance is thriving. The company is one of the few in the world that has a foundational technique, Nan Giordano Certification Program® with certified teachers in 9 countries and 36 states. GDC is committed to youth arts education at home and on tour through mentorship, scholarship, and our free Chicago Public Schools and park programs. GDC is proud to be one of the longest running dance companies in the world, continuing to enrich lives through dance.

Saturday, April 5
$300 includes VIP performance ticket and gala
6:00pm-7:45pm: Performance at the Harris Theater
8:00pm-11:00pm: Immediately following the performance guests will gather at the magnificent Avli on the Park in Lakeshore East (down the street from the theater). The celebration will include a lavish buffet dinner with open wine and beer. (Cash bar is available)

Step into a world where every moment shines with meaning, as "Life, Light, and Legacy" takes you on an unforgettable journey through music, dance, and celebration. From the instant you walk into the theater, you’ll be enveloped in an atmosphere of calm, beautiful energy, where the power of life’s fleeting beauty and the timeless glow of light come together. With every note, every movement, and every heartbeat, experience the joy of living, the brilliance of light, and the lasting impact of Nan Giordano’s 40 years at the helm of Giordano Dance Chicago and the vibrant life of her beloved son, Keenan Giordano Casey. Join us for an evening that celebrates life in all its forms—an event you’ll remember and cherish forever.

For Gala tickets, we’d like to specify that attendees can reach out to us via our website at giordanodance.org or by calling (312) 922-1332.