JAZZ SPECTACULAR
JULY 25, 2025
7:00PM

• Highly entertaining and show stopping celebration of JAZZ dance

• Family friendly dance show for all ages

• Gus Legacy Company, GUS® College/Pro, GUS® Pre Pro, GUS® Jazz Intensive Performs

• Nicholas Senn Theater | 5900 N Glenwood | Chicago

• General Admission $23 | 100% proceeds benefit Gus Legacy Foundation and Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarships

• Gus Legacy Foundation provides accessible dance programs to underserved youth and young adults to increase their physical and mental health, confidence, and to gain critical skills that last a lifetime

• Jayden Perkins passed away on March 13, 2024. He was on a full dance scholarship from the Gus Legacy Foundation. Jayden was an extremely talented dancer. He was a friend to everyone and his positive energy and kind spirit inspired every dancer and teacher at GUS.

Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarships are awarded to dancers that embody Jayden's love for all, work ethic, positivity, joy, encouragement and talent.

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100% of your ticket purchase supports the Foundation

May 28, 2024
“Happy Birthday Jayden”

March 15, 2024
“We Love You Jayden,
You will forever be in our hearts”

May 28, 2025
“Today would have been Jayden’s 13th birthday, he will always be our Superhero”

GUS LEGACY FOUNDATION
CREATES LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES

MISSION

Gus Legacy Foundation provides accessible dance programs to underserved youth and young adults to increase their physical and mental health, confidence, and to gain critical skills that last a lifetime.

GUS LEGACY FOUNDATION RECIPIENTS GAIN MULTIPLE SKILLS
• Confidence • Compassion
• Creativity • Life-long Learning
• Intuitiveness • Teamwork
• Leadership • Respect

GUS LEGACY FOUNDATION RECIPIENTS LEARN EVERY DANCE STYLE
• Ballet • Contemporary
• Jazz • Modern
• Tap • Musical Theater
• Hip Hop • Pointe & more

DONATE
KEEP THE LEGACY ALIVE!

Gus Giordano did more than train dancers and teachers, he was an ambassador within his community and throughout the world. Gus left an indelible mark on the lives of those he taught Jazz Dance.

Gus and Peg Giordano gave thousands of dollars in scholarships to many dancers in their lifetime and their daughter, Amy, has continued the tradition of giving scholarships since their passing.

DONATIONS TO GUS LEGACY FOUNDATION SUPPORT
• Children & Teen Dance Scholarships for Underserved Chicago Neighborhoods
• Dance Attire, Shoes, Meals & Transportation Costs
• College & Pre-Professional Dance Scholarships for Dancers Across The United States
• Classes in Schools throughout Chicago & Suburbs
• Outreach Dance Programs
• Performances