Giordano: Ovations
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago



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The audience’s standing ovation in October was a clear sign they agreed with the Chicago Sun-Times dance critic who wrote the company “is dancing sensationally these days,” and spoke of the dancers’ “sheer aerobic power” and “bravura overall technique and high flying partnering skills.”

The critically acclaimed Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago showcases their greatest hits in “Ovations,” GJDC’s Spring 2010 engagement.

The program will include:

“Prey” (2003) by former Hubbard Street Dance Chicago member and Movin’ Out alum Ron DeJesus. Seven Dancers perform award-winning choreography to the heart pounding rhythms of the Kodo Drummers of Japan.

“Entropy” (2002) by former Joffery Ballet company principal Davis Robertson. A sensual and rhythmically complex work is performed by ensemble to the music of Astor Piazzolla and Dhol Foundation.

“Pyrokinesis” (2007). This award-winning work was created for GJDC by independent choreographer and former Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Christopher Huggins. It showcases the unique and specific strengths of the individual company members.

… plus three additional selections from GJDC’s critically acclaimed repertoire to be announced.

Come see a spectacular night of dance infused with power, movement and explosive chemistry!