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Yes! You can enroll in as many School classes as you would like.

GUS® does not offer trial classes. With 74 years of dance education experience and programs serving dancers of all ages, our classes fill quickly. We are experts at teaching dancers of all ages from beginner to advanced. Children love coming to GUS to dance!

Families are welcome to schedule a tour of the School before enrolling. A tour provides an opportunity to see our facilities, learn more about our programs, and ask questions before making a decision. Click here to schedule your tour.

Our teacher-to-student ratio is 8:1, allowing instructors to provide individual attention and support each dancer’s development.

Founded in 1953, GUS® is a family-run dance school with a longstanding commitment to dance education. Our faculty includes professional dancers, Broadway performers, commercial dancers, company dancers and educators with dance and teaching degrees.

Faculty members bring a diverse range of professional and educational experience to the classroom, combining technical instruction with a commitment to helping young dancers develop their skills and confidence.

Our faculty has extensive experience helping young dancers adjust to the classroom environment. Teachers provide individualized attention and reassurance to help each child feel comfortable and participate at their own pace.

If a child experiences ongoing distress that cannot be comforted, a parent or guardian will be contacted to arrange pickup. We will work with your family to help your child prepare for a more successful return the following week.

Our goal is to create a positive, supportive environment where every child can develop confidence and enjoy learning to dance.

Parents do not remain in the classroom during regular classes. This policy ensures dancers stay focused, engage with their teachers and classmates, and develop independence and confidence.

Teachers greet each child at our front door and accompany them into GUS. Families are invited to attend Parent Observation Week in February, when they can watch their dancer participate in a full class.

All School communications are sent by email to the address you provided us at enrollment. During the season, Caitlin is happy to answer all your questions: Contact GUS®.

Known as the “Godfather of Jazz Dance,” Gus Giordano dedicated his life to advancing jazz dance through teaching, choreography, writing and performance. Gus’ accomplishments changed the dance world. He performed on Broadway and was the first to create his own jazz syllabus that he taught around the world. He was the first to produce dance on television shows in the 1950’s and has won several Emmy’s. He designed the first leather jazz shoe. Patrick Swayze, Gregory Hines, Judy Missett (Jazzercise Founder) Ann Margaret, Abby Lee Miller and Joe Tremaine are just a handful of people he has taught. 

In 1953, Gus and his wife, Peg Giordano, founded their dance school in Evanston, IL. Peg played an essential role in building the school, managing its daily operations and creating a welcoming community for generations of dancers.

Peg passed away in 1993 and Gus passed away in 2008. Their daughter, Amy, runs the School to ensure that her parent’s legacy continues. Gus’ dream was to have the School in Chicago. Amy accomplished this dream in 2011 when she moved the School to Chicago.

Read more about Gus and Peg Giordano.