TICKETS ON SALE NOVEMBER 7

December 12, 2026
3:00pm

Benefit Performance Event
Gus Legacy Foundation
Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarship

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Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarship logo.

  • Dazzling, family-friendly celebration filled with dance and holiday cheer!

  • Enjoy festive holiday favorites, stunning choreography, and toe-tapping numbers that will delight the whole family

  • Featuring Gus Legacy Company and GUS® Company dancers in a magical holiday performance for all ages

  • 100% of ticket proceeds benefit the Gus Legacy Foundation and Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarship, supporting accessible dance opportunities for young dancers.

  • Nicholas Senn Theater | 5900 N. Glenwood Ave | Chicago

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Text outlining the mission of Gus Legacy Foundation, focusing on providing accessible dance programs to youth and young adults to support their physical and mental health, confidence, and lifelong skills.
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CONFIDENCE & COMPASSION
CREATIVITY & INTUITIVENESS
LEADERSHIP & ADAPTABILITY
TEAMWORK & RESPECT

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Dance Scholarships Children, Teens, Young Adults
Dance Training, Attire, Shoes, Meals, Transportation
College Dance Scholarships
Outreach in Schools Throughout Chicagoland
Performances for Community

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Text reading 'JAYDEN PERKINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP' with a white background.

Jayden Perkins was a beloved dancer on full scholarship whose light touched everyone who knew him. Though his time with us was far too short, his kindness for others, joy, and movement live on in every step we take.

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

Your generosity will help other young dancers follow their dreams - just as Jayden did - with heart, courage, and grace.

A black and white illustration of a young person raising a star-shaped sign that reads "Jayden's Legacy Lives." The individual is standing with their head tilted back, looking up at the sign, and wearing a T-shirt and pants. Text on the side of their shirt says "Jayden Perekins Memorial Scholarship." The base of the illustration has the text "Always In Our Heart" with a blue heart symbol, and the years "2012 - 2024."
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GUS LEGACY FOUNDATION
FOUNDED 2017
FOUNDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AMY PAUL GIORDANO

Gus Legacy Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization tax ID #82-1238387.
Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
GUS LEGACY®