College Professional Intensive

  • College Professional Intensive prepares you for any career in dance. Broadway, commercial world, cruise ships, dance company, teacher, and more

  • Train in all dance styles including Gus Giordano Jazz, Gus Giordano Rep, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Commercial Jazz, Modern, Jazz Funk, Tap, Heels, Partnering & more

  • Master Faculty - Broadway Performers, Artistic Directors, Commercial Dancers, University Professors, and more give you individual feedback in every style

  • Work with master choreographers and perform 8 pieces in various styles in GUS’ JAZZMANIA | July 23, 2027

  • Watch Video of GUS’ JAZZMANIA

College Professional Intensive
July 7 - 23, 2027

Two ballet dancers performing a lift against a plain white background, one with dark skin and the other with light skin, both wearing black dance attire.

Audition Required | Scholarships Awarded

᠅ Dancers Age 19 to 28
᠅ Submit Your Reel or Audition 1/30/27
᠅ Auditions Open Winter 2026

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Advanced Training

• Gus Giordano Jazz
• Gus Giordano Repertoire
• Ballet
• Hip Hop
• Contemporary
• Commercial Jazz
• Modern
• Jazz Funk
• Tap
• Heels
• Choreography
• Partnering

Master Teachers

• Marcus Alford
• Craig Black
• Cornelius Carter
• Sarah Giordano Curran
• Brandon DiCriscio
• Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell
• Elijah Gibson
• Sarah Ford Hardy
• Jimmy Locust
• Taylor Mitchell
• Matt Pospeshil
• Sayiga Eugene Peabody
• Susan Quinn
• Kirby Reed
• Cole Vernon
• Lauren Giordano Whittington
• and more!

Faculty

• Alvin Ailey
• Broadway Shows
• Bruce Wood Dance
• Colleges & Universities
• Culture Shock
• Deeply Rooted Dance Theater
• Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago
• Gus Legacy Company
• Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
• Joffrey Ballet
• The Rockettes
• and more!

“Studying at GUS® College Pro Intensive was one of the best experiences of my life. You are connected with people with real experience from the industry.”
— College Pro Dancer
A woman performing a dance pose wearing a black hat, black top, fishnet stockings, and black high-heeled boots against a plain white background.

College Professional Intensive
July 7 - 23, 2027

  • GUS® | 5230 N Clark Street | Chicago
    GUS® is located in Andersonville, a lovely neighborhood, 20 minutes from downtown Chicago, 10 minutes from Wrigley Field, and six blocks away from stunning Lake Michigan.

    Places to Eat
    Starbucks, Sweetgreen, Jimmy Johns, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Taco Bell, Kilwin’s Fudge, Potbelly’s, Lost Larson Bakery, Colectivo Coffee, Mormor’s Cafe, Ranalli’s Pizza, Lady Gregory’s, Pizza Lobo, Big Jones 

    Nearby Shops
    Buffalo Exchange, Dearborn Denim, Paper & Pencil, Ray Gun, Galleria, Chicatolia, Enjoy, Andersonville Antiques & many more

    Click here for more

    • Required attire for classes, photoshoot, and performance is purchased by dancer

    • All attire is yours to keep

    • GUS® emails link to order required attire early June

  • GUS’ JAZZMANIA

    • Friday, July 23 | 7:00pm

    • Nicholas Senn Theater | 5900 N Glenwood | Chicago

    • 100% ticket proceeds benefit Gus Legacy Foundation and Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarships

    • Click here for more information on Gus Legacy Foundation and Jayden Perkins Memorial Scholarships

    • Watch Video of GUS’ JAZZMANIA

    • Housing costs are sole responsibility of dancer

    • Accepted dancers receive contact info for all dancers accepted into program Spring 2027 to arrange roommates

    • GUS® recommends rooming with others - save money and form new friendships

    • GUS® advises dancers on best areas to live & how to commute to GUS® | GUS® conveniently located by train & bus routes

    • Housing Options: Links to housing accommodations and discount codes for GUS® dancers for hotels in the area: Click Here

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