INTENSIVE

(Hosted by: Giordano Dance Chicago)

JULY 29-31, 2025

*Intensive Performance on Saturday, August 2nd

CRASH COURSE

AUGUST 1-3, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA

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WHAT IS DANCERPALOOZA?

Get ready for the ultimate summer event at DancerPalooza! Dive into an electrifying jazz-based Intensive with the world-renowned Giordano Dance Chicago AND immerse yourself with high-energy Crash Courses taught by industry-leading choreographers. These classes feature a full range of styles including: Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Ballroom, and more! Mark your calendars for July 29-August 3, 2025 — this is one event you won’t want to miss! See you there!

INTRODUCING: GIORDANO DANCE CHICAGO

Giordano Dance Chicago Company (GDC), founded in 1963, is a world-renowned American jazz dance company that has toured to 28 countries, 47 states and more than 1300 cities. They are a powerhouse of diversity, inspiration, leadership, and talent within the community and a pillar in dance education. Their summer intensive with DancerPalooza will give dancers an exciting opportunity to explore the world of concert dance and learn original repertoire from GDC. Company members will lead both classes and rehearsals leading into the final Showcase, Jazz Dance Beat…Then and Now, which will include a performance from the Intensive AND a full company performance from Giordano Dance Chicago Company immediately afterwards. The show will be held on Saturday evening, August 2nd(time TBD). We highly encourage you to read all about their incredible legacy here.

Photo Credit: Todd Rosenberg

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WHERE & WHEN

WHERE

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport
2500 N Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 843-6000
Room Rate: $219 S/D

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WHEN

JULY 29-31 INTENSIVE
FRIDAY, AUG 1 CRASH COURSE 8:30am-7:00pm
SATURDAY, AUG 2 CRASH COURSE 8:30am-7:30pm
Intensive Showcase, time TBD*
SUNDAY, AUG 3 CRASH COURSE 7:45am-4:15pm
SCHEDULE COMING SOON

TUITION

INTENSIVE

$1150 (By June 3rd)

$1250 (By July 1st)

$1350 (After July 1st)

CRASH COURSE

$499 (By June 3rd)

$549 (By July 1st)

$599 (After July 1st)

OBSERVERS

$85 (Intensive + Crash Course)

$65 (Crash Course Only)

SHOW TICKETS

$57

REGISTRATION TERMS & FINE PRINT

  • Ages 7 and up only. All ages are determined as of January 1, 2025. For example: Ages for July/August 2025 events will be as of January 1, 2025.
  • Space is LIMITED. Due to capacity restrictions this event will sell out. Please register ASAP to guarantee a spot.
  • Tuition for the Giordano Dance Chicago Intensive includes tuition for the Crash Course + 1 ticket for the Showcase performance. However, Crash Course Only tuition will not include access to the Intensive.
  • Dancers participating in the Intensive will have the opportunity to perform in a showcase performance hosted on Saturday, August 2nd. Time is TBD. It will also include performances from the Giordano Dance Chicago Company Members.
  • The Showcase performance is a ticketed event. Tickets may be purchased via your Dance360 account while registering for the event OR on-site from the Merchandise Store. Tickets are a flat rate of $57 and are subject to selling out.
  • Participants in Crash Course Only and friends/family of participants in the Intensive are welcome to purchase tickets. There is a limit of 5 tickets per registered dancer. This is a CLOSED event.
  • Observer Badges for Intensive + Crash Course are $85 and Observer Badges for Crash Course Only are $65. Both are available in Dance360 and on-site as long as space permits.
  • There is no reserving seats at any time. If a chair is physically unoccupied by an Observer, this chair is recognized as “open”. We (and other paying Observers) reserve the right to move bags off of unoccupied seats in order to make room for paying Observers. DancerPalooza reserves the right to revoke Observer privileges.
  • One-day Observer badges are not available. Observer badges are NON-REFUNDABLE. No exceptions.
  • Scholarships cannot be combined. Only one DancerPalooza scholarship can be applied towards any individual dancer's tuition. Please refer to the terms of your specific scholarship before redeeming.
  • Photography and Video recording from any media devices (i.e. digital cameras, cell phones, SLR's, Flip, etc.) is strictly prohibited during classes. This is to enforce the children's safety and privacy, as well as protecting the work of choreographers and artists.
  • All registrations must be completed via Dance360, no exceptions. DancerPalooza does not accept cash, personal checks OR studio checks at any time. This is a cashless event. All fees are in USD.
  • Payment must be made in full at the time of submission to secure your registration.
  • If the event is cancelled by DanceOne for any reason, refunds will be made within 10 days of the event. No refunds if the attendee cancels. If you are unable to attend, we will issue a credit voucher valid towards DancerPalooza 2026 registration.
  • The host hotel, facilities and DancerPalooza are not responsible for any lost personal items or injuries.
  • All dancers registered for the workshop must complete and sign a DanceOne waiver in order to participate. All waivers must be signed digitally from your dance360.com account.

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