GUS® Performances

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 Show for All Ages

Crowd of children and adults at a community event called Halloween Fest at Lake Shore Lincoln Park with tents, a bounce house, and various activities in a city park setting
Flyer for the Fall Children's Festival on October 24th from 10 AM to 4 PM at Gethsemane Gardens. Features include balloon art with Showtime Tony, dance performance by GUS Company, family mariachi band Cielito Lindo, and Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo. Activities include photo fun, pumpkins, mini straw bale maze, and scheduled performances at 11:30 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2:30 PM. Note mentions children must be accompanied by an adult.

October 24, 2026
11:30AM

GETHSEMANE GARDEN’S
FALL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

• GUS® Companies Perform Halloween songs!
• Gethsemane Garden Center
• 5739 N Clark St | Chicago
• Free Show for All Ages
• Pumpkin & face painting, animals & balloon art

A group of ten individuals dressed in tattered, zombie-like costumes, posed in a theatrical or Halloween-themed scene in front of a brick and wood wall. They have intense facial expressions, dark makeup around their eyes and lips, and are crouched or leaning forward as if stalking or attacking.

October 26, 2026
5:00PM

TRICK OR TREAT ON SOUTHPORT

• GUS® Companies 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

A logo with a purple text reading 'GUS' S' and 'Spooktacular' with a black witch's hat decorated with a purple ribbon on top of the word 'GUS'.

• GUS® Companies Perform THRILLER & MORE!
• Andersonville’s Aville-O-Ween
• Clark Street & Farragut Avenue | Chicago
• Free Show for All Ages
• Come in costume & Trick or Treat on Clark St

December 12, 2026
3:00PM

A holiday-themed graphic with the text "GUS' Jazzcrackler" in large, white cursive font outlined in black, featuring a cartoon nutcracker soldier wearing a red uniform and black hat, set against a black background with white snowflakes and decorative borders.

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

Black and white logo of Gus Legacy Foundation
Black and white logo of Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarship

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
• Tickets Support Dancing For Dancer Scholarships

January 30, 2027
8:00PM

DANCES FROM THE HEART
Dance Chicago

• Gus Legacy Company & GG Company
• 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

Black and white photo of Gus Giordano wearing a striped shirt, sitting with his arms crossed in front of a sign that reads "GUS' Jazzmania" with a blue, glittery border around the image.

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