GUS®
Performances
& Events

September 26, 2026
3:00PM

BRUNK CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
25TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

• Block party in collaboration with GUS®
• GUS® Company Dancers Perform @ 3:00pm
• Farragut Ave & Clark Street | Andersonville
• Free Performance for All Ages

October 6, 2026
4:00PM - 7:00PM

ICE CREAM🍦& JAYDEN = 💙

• Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser @ Jeni’s | 5306 N Clark | Chicago
• Special flavor pairing in honor of Jayden
• Learn more about our Superhero Jayden Perkins

October 18, 2026
2:30PM

FALLOWEEN FEST

• Fun Halloween Event!
• GG Company Performs THRILLER!
• GUS® Company Flash Mob
• Lakeshore Sport & Fitness Lincoln Park
• 1320 W Fullerton | Chicago
• Free Performance for All Ages

A group of young people dressed in ragged, zombie-like costumes with makeup portraying wounds, dirt, and dark lips, posing dramatically in front of a white brick wall for a Halloween or theatrical themed photoshoot.

October 26, 2026
5:00PM

TRICK OR TREAT ON SOUTHPORT

• GUS® Company Dancers perform THRILLER & MORE!
• Southport Avenue & Grace Street | Chicago
• Free show for all ages
• Come in costume & Trick or Treat on Southport Avenue

October 31, 2026
2:00PM

GUS’ SPOOKTACULAR!

• GUS® Company Dancers perform THRILLER & MORE!
• Andersonville’s Aville-O-Ween | Clark Street & Farragut Ave
• Free show for all ages
• Come in costume & Trick or Treat on Clark Street

December 12, 2026
3:00PM

GUS’ JAZZCRACKER
Benefit Performance

• Tickets On Sale November 7, 2026
• Step into the holiday spirit with GUS’ JAZZCRACKER, a dazzling, family-friendly celebration that blends dance with holiday cheer!
• Enjoy lively performances featuring your favorite holiday songs, stunning choreography, and toe-tapping numbers that will have the whole family smiling
• Gus Legacy Company and GUS® Company dancers bring the dance magic in this delightful holiday show for all ages!
• Nicholas Senn Theater | 5900 N Glenwood | Chicago
• 100% Ticket Proceeds Benefit
‍ ‍Gus Legacy Foundation
Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarships

Gus Legacy Foundation provides accessible dance programs to youth and young adults to foster their physical and mental health, strengthen confidence, and gain critical skills designed for lifelong impact.

Jayden Perkins danced at GUS® on a full scholarship. He was known for his work ethic, positivity, inclusiveness, and kindness. He was taken from us in 2024, and every year the Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarship goes to dancers who live those values.

Silhouettes of multiple dancers performing on stage against a red background, with some touching or reaching out to each other.

January 24, 2027
1:00PM

DANCING FOR DANCERS

• Benefit Concert For A Great Cause!
• GUS® Company Performs
• James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts
• 19351 W Washington St | Grayslake, IL
• Ticket Proceeds Support Dancing For Dancer Scholarships

January 30, 2027
8:00PM

DANCES FROM THE HEART
Dance Chicago

• Gus Legacy Company & GG Company Performs
• Athenaeum Center For Thought And Culture
• 2936 N Southport Ave | Chicago

A male figure skater performing a split jump mid-air against a blue background, smiling.

March 12 & 13, 2027

WEST COAST DANCE EXPLOSION

• Fun Dance Convention Performance
• GUS® Companies of All Ages
• Westin Chicago O'Hare
• 6100 N River Rd | Rosemont
• Free Performance

Stage performers in black tuxedos performing a tap dance routine with hats, under a spotlight with black background and text that reads "GUS Presents THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT".

May 8, 2027
1:00PM & 5:00PM

GUS’
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT!

• Vibrant dance show packed with talent and pure joy!
• Gus Legacy Company, GUS® Company & GUS® School Dancers perform
• Enjoy a wonderful show giving back at the same time - 100% of GUS® ticket price is donated to Gus Legacy Foundation/Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarships.
• Gus Legacy Foundation provides accessible dance programs to youth and young adults to foster their physical and mental health, strengthen confidence, and gain critical skills designed for lifelong impact.

North Shore Center For The Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd | Skokie

JUNE 12, 2027
1:00PM

ANDERSONVILLE’S
MIDSOMMARFEST

• Andersonville’s Annual Street Festival
• GUS® Companies Perform
• Swedish Stage | Clark St & Foster Ave | Chicago
• Free Outdoor Performance

July 23, 2027
7:00PM

GUS’ JAZZMANIA!
A Spectacular Celebration of Jazz Dance

Ann unforgettable evening honoring the diversity, innovation, and artistry of jazz dance, featuring performances in Gus Giordano Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk and more.

• Gus Legacy Company, College & Professional, Pre-Professional & JAZZMANIA Dancers
• Show Highlights
• Nicholas Senn Theater | 5900 N Glenwood | Chicago
• General Admission
• 100% Ticket Proceeds Benefit
‍ ‍Gus Legacy Foundation
Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarships