SUMMER
2026

SUMMER 2026

COLLEGE & PRE-PRO & JAZZMANIA

Audition Submissions Accepted 11/22/25

INTENSIVES & CAMPS & TINY TOTS

ENROLLMENT OPENS 12/19/25

A person performing a high kick dance move while balancing on one foot, wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, in front of a plain light background. Text promoting a college professional intensive with an audition required in July.
A female dancer in a black leotard jumping with arms raised and one leg bent, smiling against a plain background. Text below advertises a pre-professional high school and junior high intensive program with audition required starting in July.
A woman dressed in black with fishnet stockings, wearing a black hat, dancing or performing a pose against a white background with circular framing, advertising a jazz dance audition in July.
Ballet dancer in a burgundy top and black skirt performing a balanced pose in a dance studio, promoting Ballet Intensive in July.
A woman in a gray t-shirt and jeans performs a contemporary dance move, balancing on one foot with her other leg raised high and extended behind her, in a minimal studio setting.
A woman performing a yoga pose called the bow pose, wearing a white athletic outfit against a light gray background. The text below reads "Contemporary Intensive" and "June."
A woman in a black shirt and shorts performing a breakdance move on the floor against a plain white background.
A woman jumping with arms and legs extended in mid-air, wearing a white dress, against a plain white background. Text below reads "Leaps & Turns Intensive July."
A woman in a black dress with white trim dancing on stage at the Musical Theater Intensive in June.
A woman in a maroon crop top and black leggings performing a dance move, with one arm raised and the other arm bent, standing on one leg with the other leg bent at the knee. The background is plain white, and the text reads 'Tap Intensive August'.
A person in a black tank top and black pants performing a gymnastic handstand with one leg extended horizontally and the other bent, on a plain light background, promoting an event called Tricks & Turns Intensive in June.
Two children, a girl and a boy, smiling and standing close with arms around each other, promoting dance camps in June and August.
Young girl in ballet outfit smiling with hands on hips at dance camp

COLLEGE/PROFESSIONAL INTENSIVE

  • Advanced Training All Styles

  • July 6 - 24, 2026

  • Age 19 - 28

  • JAZZMANIA Performance
    July 24, 2026

PRE-PROFESSIONAL INTENSIVE

  • Advanced Training All Styles

  • July 6 - 24, 2026

  • Jr High & High School

  • JAZZMANIA Performance
    July 24, 2026

JAZZMANIA

  • Gus Giordano Jazz, Gus Giordano Rep, Broadway Jazz, Commercial Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk

  • July 20 - 24, 2026

  • Age 10 - 28

  • JAZZMANIA Performance
    July 24, 2026

VIDEO SUBMISSIONS

  • YouTube, DropBox or Vimeo Link

  • Use combinations or sections of pieces you know

  • You do not have to choreograph your own combinations 

COLLEGE/PROFESSIONAL INTENSIVE

• Ballet Barre - Developpé, battement, fondu | 30sec
• Ballet Center - Pirouettes & grand allegro across the floor | 1min 
• Jazz Combination | 30 sec
• Contemporary Combination | 30sec 
• Hip Hop Combination | 30sec
• Wear correct attire/shoes for all dance styles
• Hair style & makeup should match dance style

PRE-PROFESSIONAL INTENSIVE

• Ballet Barre - Developpé, battement, fondu | 30sec
• Ballet Center - Pirouettes & grand allegro across the floor | 1min
• Jazz Combination | 30 sec
• Contemporary Combination | 30sec 
• Hip Hop Combination | 30sec
• Wear correct attire/shoes for all dance styles
• Hair style & makeup should match dance style

JAZZMANIA

• Jazz Combination | 30 sec
• Contemporary Combination | 30sec 
• Hip Hop Combination | 30sec
• Wear correct attire/shoes for all dance styles
• Hair style & makeup should match dance style

REVIEWS

“The College/Professional Intensive at GUS was one of my favorite things I have ever done. Taking class with dancers that were trained directly by Gus was an experience I can’t quite describe. I left each class recognizing both a strength and a weakness that they encouraged me to hone. They preached that as jazz dancers, we “can not only be just dancers, but we must be performers.” With a goal of becoming a Broadway dancer, this was music to my ears and the perfect intensive for me. The College/Professional Intensive encompasses training that pushes dancers to be the total package I have gained a tremendous amount of information about not only the Chicago dance scene, but the dance world as a whole. College/Pro showed me that not only are technique and personality important in your role as a dancer, but work ethic, attention to detail, understanding your body and being confident do not go unnoticed. Being at the School is something that if I had the opportunity to do again, I’d jump at the chance in a heartbeat. LONG LIVE JAZZ!”
— Dancer 24yrs
“We couldn’t be happier that our daughter discovered GUS. My daughter participated in the Pre-Professional Intensive this summer. They teach dance at a very high level, while maintaining strong values and a wonderful sense of good sportsmanship. It’s truly wonderful to see our daughter dancing her heart out each day. The teachers at GUS® have absolutely gone above and beyond and created a learning environment that brings so much joy to my daughter. I am blown away.”
— Parent of Dancer 16yrs
“My two daughters attended the Jazz Intensive and absolutely loved it! They both have finished each day saying how much fun they are having and that they are learning so much about technique. The staff have been professional and informative every step of the way. We highly recommend Gus Giordano Dance Studio! Thank you for giving my daughters a summer dance experience they will always remember!”
— Parent of Dancers 12yrs & 14yrs

ENROLLMENT OPENS

• Ballet
• Choreography
• Contemporary
• Hip Hop

• Leaps & Turns
• Musical Theater
• Tap
• Tricks & Turns

12/19/25
INTENSIVES WILL FILL