COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL
INTENSIVE
JULY 2026
AGE 19 TO 28

College | Professional Intensive

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July 6 - 24, 2026

JAZZMANIA
Performance
July 24

Submit Video Audition

Gus Giordano Jazz
Gus Giordano Rep
Ballet
Hip Hop
Contemporary
Commercial Jazz
Modern
Jazz Funk
Tap
Heels
Choreography
Partnering & more

College/Pro Includes
BALLET INTENSIVE
LEAPS & TURNS INTENSIVE
AND JAZZMANIA

Scholarships Awarded

19 to 28

“Studying at GUS® College/Pro Intensive was one of the best experiences of my life! Not only did I learn so much, but I made friends for life! Getting to dance all day with incredible faculty and incredible dancers is such a rewarding learning experience. You are connected with people with real experience from the industry.”
— College/Pro Dancer

  • COLLEGE/PROFESSIONAL INTENSIVE INCLUDES Ballet Intensive, Leaps & Turns Intensive & JAZZMANIA

  • Intensive prepares YOU for any career in dance - Broadway, Commercial World, Cruise Ships, Dance Company, Teacher & more!

  • Work with master choreographers & perform 8 pieces in various styles JAZZMANIA Performance | July 24, 2026

  • Master Faculty - Broadway Performers, Artistic Directors, Commercial Dancers, University Professors & more give you individual feedback in every style

  • COLLEGE/PROFESSIONAL INTENSIVE culminates with JAZZMANIA Performance - Family & friends will be blown away by the show

  • Intensive location: GUS® | Original Gus Giordano Dance School | 5230 N Clark Street | Chicago

    • Andersonville neighborhood, family friends, minutes from Wrigley Field, downtown Chicago

  • Housing costs are sole responsibility of scholarship recipient

    • Accepted dancers receive contact info for all dancers accepted into program Spring 2026 to arrange roommates

    • GUS® recommends rooming with others- Save money & form new friendships

    • GUS® advises dancers on best areas to live & how to commute to GUS® | GUS® conveniently located by train & bus routes

    • Housing Options: Links to housing accommodations and discount codes for GUS® dancers for hotels in the area - Click here

  • Required attire for classes, photoshoot & performance is purchased by dancer and is theirs to keep - GUS® emails link to order required attire early June

“World-class teachers help you on an individual basis.”
— College/Pro Dancer

Advanced Training

• Gus Giordano Jazz
• Gus Giordano Repertoire
• Ballet
• Hip Hop
• Contemporary
• Commercial Jazz
• Modern
• Jazz Funk
• Tap
• Heels
• Choreography
• Partnering
• Ballroom
• Yoga Sculpt

Master Teachers

• Marcus Alford
• Cornelius Carter
• Sarah Giordano Curran
• Brandon DiCriscio
• Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell
• Elijah Gibson
• Sarah Ford Hardy
• Jimmy Locust
• Taylor Mitchell
• Matt Pospeshil
• Sayiga Eugene Peabody
• Susan Quinn
• Kirby Reed
• Cole Vernon
• Lauren Giordano Whittington
• and more!

Faculty

• Broadway Shows
• Bruce Wood Dance
• Colleges & Universities
• Culture Shock
• Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
• Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
• Gus Legacy Company
• Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
• Joffrey Ballet
• The Rockettes
• and more!

College/Professional Dance Intensive

Includes Ballet Intensive, Leaps & Turns Intensive, and JAZZMANIA
$1,900 Enroll In-Person/Submit Video by 12/31/25
$2,200 Enroll In-Person/Submit Video by 1/31/26
$2,500 Enroll In-Person/Submit Video by 3/31/26
$2,600 Enroll In-Person/Submit Video by 4/30/26
• Cost of intensive based on when you enroll for in-person audition OR date you submit video audition

AUDITION COLLEGE/PROFESSIONAL DANCE INTENSIVE