Giordano Dance Chicago, formerly Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago and Gus Giordano's Jazz Dance Chicago, is a jazz dance company based in Chicago, Illinois.[1] Founded by Gus Giordano in 1963 as Dance Incorporated Chicago, it has toured worldwide, including as the first jazz dance company in the Soviet Union in 1974.[2] The company has received widespread critical acclaim, and is said to have been the first jazz dance company.[3][4][5]
The company comprises ten dancers as well as an apprentice company, Giordano II. Its repertoire includes Giordano's works as well as pieces by Mia Michaels, Peter Chu, Ray Leeper, Roni Koresh, and Rennie Harris. Gus's daughter, Nan Giordano is Artistic Director, and Michael McStraw is Executive Director.
- ^ "About Us". giordanodance.org. Giordano Dance Chicago. 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ "History". giordanodance.org. Giordano Dance Chicago. 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ Weiss, Hedy (13 April 2004). "Range, polish give Giordano an elite mix" (PDF). Chicago Sun-Times. Chicago, Illinois, United States. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 November 2014. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ Smith, Sid (28 October 2012). "Giordano marks 50 years with sweeping program". Chicago Tribune. Chicago, Illinois, United States. Retrieved 2 November 2014.
- ^ Dunning, Jennifer (13 March 2008). "Gus Giordano, 84, Innovator of Modern Jazz Dance, Is Dead". The New York Times. New York City, United States. Retrieved 2 November 2014.