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Resident Company

Season 64 | untamed passion

Giordano Dance Chicago

Performances

Apr 2 Fri 7:30PM

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Apr 3 Sat 7:30PM

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Performance Run Time: Approximately 2 hours, including intermission.

Experience the power of untamed passion as Giordano Dance Chicago returns to the Harris Theater for Music and Dance on April 2 & 3 at 7:30 PM.

For 64 years, Giordano Dance Chicago has ignited audiences through fearless artistry, groundbreaking choreography, and the electrifying spirit of American jazz dance. This season, untamed passion celebrates the power and energy that has defined the company since its founding—bold, innovative, and always evolving.

The evening features two world premieres, one by Emmy Award-winning choreographer Al Blackstone, his fourth creation for Giordano Dance Chicago. Renowned for his captivating storytelling and theatrical flair, Blackstone delivers a dazzling new work that celebrates the joy, spectacle, and heart of Broadway.

Also on the program is the world premiere by Cuban American choreographer and movement artist Ricky Ubeda. Known for his emotionally charged and genre-defying voice, Ubeda's world premiere promises a raw, fearless, and deep human exploration of movement that pushes artistic boundaries.

About Giordano Dance Chicago

America's original jazz dance company electrifies into their 64th season with radiance and infinite horizons. 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 42 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. Al Blackstone serves as Resident Choreographer, truly 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 37 states. GDC is committed to Youth Arts Education at home and on tour through mentorships, scholarships, 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.