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Giordano Dance Chicago performing Feelin' Good Sweet in 2014. 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 ...
Gus Giordano (July 10, 1923 – March 9, 2008 [1] [2]) was an American jazz dancer, teacher, and choreographer.He performed on Broadway, in theater, and on television.He founded the Gus Giordano Dance School in 1953 and Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago in 1963, created the First American Jazz Dance World Congress in 1990, and is the author of Anthology of American Jazz Dance (1975).
Gus Giordano was a jazz dancer and choreographer in Chicago known for his clean, precise movement. Patsy Swayze , choreographer and dance instructor, combined jazz and ballet, founded the Houston Jazz Ballet Company, and served as its director.
Culture of Chicago. The culture of Chicago, Illinois is known for the invention or significant advancement of several performing arts, including improvisational comedy, house music, industrial music, blues, hip hop, gospel, jazz [1] and soul. [2] The city is known for its Chicago School and Prairie School architecture.
Early years. de Gallaí was born into a family of seven by his father Gerry of Belfast and his mother Nellie of County Donegal. In 1987, he moved to the United States and joined Gus Giordano ’s dance academy in Chicago where he studied ballet, jazz, modern dance and tap dancing. In 1988, he moved back to Ireland and enrolled at Dublin City ...
Rutland studied under jazz dance pioneer Gus Giordano. In 2005, she took the top prize Gold Shoe at Leo's Dancewear's Choreography Event at The Jazz Dance World Congress in Chicago, IL. Her modern-day urban inspired jazz and hip hop piece A.M. was a competition favorite and Dance Magazine described the closing night performance as "volatile and ...
Chez Paree. The Chez Paree was a Chicago nightclub known for its glamorous atmosphere, elaborate dance numbers, and top entertainers. It operated from 1932 until 1960 in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago at 610 N. Fairbanks Court. The club was the epitome of the golden age of entertainment, and it hosted a wide variety of performers ...
Upon failing the audition, Smith was given the option to study dance. Graduating from YPAS in 1983, Smith moved to Chicago and was employed by Gus Giordano in the dance troupe Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. [1] Unhappy with the level of pay, Smith auditioned for numerous dancing roles, while facing racial prejudice. "When that happens, you ...