TRAIN AT THE HOME OF GUS GIORDANO, GODFATHER OF JAZZ DANCE Gus trains the total dancer! Gus gave thousands of dancers scholarships. Amy, his daughter, continues the tradition today as the founder of the Gus Legacy Foundation.

AUDITION DATES AT GUS’ SCHOOL 5230 N CLARK ST / CHICAGO SATURDAY, MARCH 23 @ 4:30PM OR SATURDAY, APRIL 27 @ 4:30PM Note - Video Audition may be submitted if unable to audition in person.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM JULY 2019 / $1800* Dancers 7th - 12th Grade (Fall 2019) / JULY 8 - 26, 2019

• *SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WILL BE AWARDED Acceptance & funds are emailed 2 weeks after audition date. Admissions are rolling.

• PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM will prepare you for all future auditions for college programs, professional jobs and performance opportunities

• Helps dancers improve weaknesses, polish strengths as well as master new skills & concepts.

• Dancers learn and perform a minimum of 6 pieces in final shows on July 26.

• You will leave the program feeling inspired and confident! Family & friends are amazed at what you accomplish in the Pre-Professional Training Program!

• Be part of the GUS Legacy!

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM Schedule (approx.) – Includes Ballet Intensive, Leaps, Tricks, Turns Intensive & Jazz Intensive Plus classes, rehearsals & master classes / Total Training 100+ Hours

MASTER FACULTY FOR PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM Gus’ Master Faculty members have professional experience as Broadway performers, artistic directors, concert dancers, commercial dancers, university professors, ballet dancers and more. They are dedicated to YOUR training and giving YOU the best foundation for success in your future!

· Kirby Reed · Richard Smith · Cole Vernon · Broadway dancers & many more!

· Jazz Funk · Partnering

· Marcus Alford · Nicole Belanger · Clifton Brown · Cornelius Carter

· Elijah Gibson · Lauren Giordano · Sarah Hardy · Bridget Krouse · Jimmy Locust

· Kate Jablonski · Julie Nakagawa · Pattie Obey · Matt Pospeshil · Susan Quinn

· Ballet · Tap

Styles · Giordano Jazz · Giordano Rep

· Contemporary · Hip Hop

GUSGIORDANODANCE.COM 5230 N CLARK ST / CHICAGO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMY P GIORDANO

· Modern · Choreography

Week 1 July 8-12 Monday – Thursday 11:30am – 9pm Friday 1 - 5pm Saturday 12 – 6pm Sunday - Free day / Sightsee Chicago!

Week 2 July 15-19 Monday – Thursday 3:30pm – 9pm Friday 1 - 5pm Saturday 12 – 6pm Sunday - Free day / Sightsee Chicago!

Week 3 July 22-26 Monday & Tuesday 10am – 6:30pm Wednesday & Thursday 10am – 4pm Friday 10am – 8pm 2 Performances @ 4pm & 7pm!

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM / JULY 8 – JULY 26, 2019 Dancer must be entering 7th - 12th grade (Fall 2019) & High Intermediate/Advanced level to apply for the Pre-Professional Training Program.

Dancer’s First Name _______________________________ Dancer’s Last Name __________________________________ Please Print

Home Address Street __________________________________ City___________________ State_______ Zip__________

Dancer’s Email ___________________________________ Dancer’s Cell Number ________________________________

Birthdate_________________ Age_______ Height ________

Academic School Name _________________________________________________ Year Fall 2019 _______________

Dance School Name _________________________________________ Dance School Directors Name ________________

Dance School Address Street _________________________________City___________________ State_______ Zip__________

Parents First Name __________________________________________ Parents Last Name ___________________________

Parent Email _______________________________________________ Parent Cell Number ___________________________

Level for All Styles Ballet ______________ Modern________________ Hip Hop ____________ Pointe* ____________

Jazz ______________ Contemporary__________ Tap* _______________ Partnering* _________

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM / JULY 8 – JULY 26, 2019 / $1800* *SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS WILL BE AWARDED Acceptance & funds are emailed 2 weeks after audition date. Admissions are rolling.

INCLUDE WITH APPLICATION FORM • Headshot & dance shot (8x10 or 5x7 photos) • Resume with 2 references • $25 Audition Fee

Audition Fee $25 ☐ Amex ☐ Discover ☐ Master Card ☐ Visa Card # _____________________________________________CID ________ Exp _______

Email materials school@gusgiordanodanceschool.com OR Mail materials Gus Giordano Dance School, 5230 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 You are notified by email if you have been accepted to PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM and if you have received any scholarship funds. Rolling admissions for this program. Upon acceptance into program, I as a participant at Gus Giordano Dance School, do hereby fully release and discharge Gus Giordano Dance School, their officers, faculty, and employees from any and all claims from injuries, damage, or loss which may occur on account of my participation in any program. I understand that if accepted into the program, full payment is required for all programs and refunds are not given for any reason including student withdrawal from program. I also understand publicity photos and videos may be taken at any time during the program.

Parent Signature ___________________________________________________________________ Date ______________________ Application must be signed & dated

GUSGIORDANODANCE.COM 5230 N CLARK STREET CHICAGO IL 60640 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMY P GIORDANO

VIDEO AUDITION Required if unable to attend audition in person Headshot & dance shot Resume with 2 references $25 Audition Fee – Credit card below or Mail check YouTube Link or DVD Include

· Ballet Barre/ 30 seconds max of each combination: 1st Combination show dégagé & frappes 2nd Combination show developpé, battement & fondu

· Ballet Center Combination (1&1/2 minute) Pirouettes & grand allegro across the floor

· Jazz Combination / 1 minute · Modern Combination / 1 minute

AUDITION AT GUS’ SCHOOL 5230 N CLARK STREET / CHICAGO Pre-registration is encouraged – email form, photos & references to school@gusgiordanodance.com

AUDITIONS HELD @ GUS 5230 N CLARK ST / CHICAGO

· SATURDAY, MARCH 23 @ 4:30PM

· SATURDAY, APRIL 27 @ 4:30PM

Check-in 4:00pm – 4:30pm Audition begins with Ballet Audition 4:30pm – 7:00pm Wear Black leotard & Pink Tights / Bring Ballet & Jazz Shoes

*Experience not required at audition or to be accepted into the program