Giordano Dance Chicago will be celebrating 60 fabulous years on April 1 at the Harris Theater with a grand anniversary gala. America’s original jazz dance company is an integral part of Chicago’s vibrant performing arts community. From its origins in founder Gus Giordano’s original school in Evanston, Ill., to its current incarnation as a world-class dance company, GDC boasts over a half-century of worldwide performances (28 countries, 47 states, more than 1,300 cities) with an imprint on the art form of jazz dance that is far-reaching and significant.
For the celebration gala, there will be two tickets choices, Gala + Performance ($300) includes VIP seating at the theater, a post show celebration on the Pritzker Stage with a lavish buffet and open bar AND a VIP Backstage Experience w/ Gala + Performance ($600) which includes a backstage view for the final moments of dancers' preparation, a champagne toast, dinner, VIP seating, and a post-show celebration on the Pritzker Stage with all the trimmings. Honorees are Ben Hodge and Mort Kessler.
The committee (in formation) includes Paul Iacono, Ken Norgan, Will Harris, Marilynn Gardner, John Robak, Nick Pullia, Mark Olley, Diane and Richard Weinberg, Kristine Kinder, Bethany Florek, Todd Hatoff, Ann Ford, Melissa and Brian Babcock, Dr. Joaquin Brieva and Jennifer Sutton Brieva, Courtney Burk, Joshua Blake Carter, Pam Crutchfield, Chris D’hondt, Sandy Golub, Dan Sabol, Stewart Kerr, Jennifer Kastenholz, Ryan Jacobson, Kip Helverson, Rachel Kohl, Molly Manus, Pat Manus, Kevin McGirr, Michael McStraw, Audi Melsbakas, Tina Monaghan, Molly Newell, Cesar G. Salinas, Tom Sinkovic, Gorman Cook, Tara Cope, Dina Gallay, John Cipriano, Kevin Janes, Diana Nielander and Nan Giordano. Candace Jordan is the event chair.
(Tickets and more info here, Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St.)
You may also like:
The Service Club of Chicago's holiday luncheon provides toys for kids
(0) comments
Welcome to the discussion.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.