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I have watched my friends/family participate in Dancing With the Stars over the years and they've said that it is life changing experience and so much fun! I opened a fortune cookie years ago and it stuck..."now is the time to try something new!"...well this is new! Very new! I love the arts. I grew up trying lots of different activities, dance, piano, cheerleading, singing etc. Stage fright has always held me back. I haven't done this type of thing before and would love to do something for myself! It's a wonderful opportunity to raise money for a great cause, have fun and overcome some stage fright that I've had since I was a kid! I also want to show my three kid's that it's ok to do something scary and it's better to try than not at all! I can't wait!
The ELECTRICITY is back for the 18th Anniversary of Dancing With The Giordano Stars!
A group of Chicago A-listers take the stage with a Giordano professional dancer for a shot at winning the coveted disco ball. The stakes are high with each couple performing only one dance for one chance to impress our guest judges. There are also special awards for most money raised and audience favorite. Support your favorite Star and stay to dance the night away!
Dancing With The Giordano Stars fundraising supports GDC's transformative initiatives. Through our Youth Arts Education Fund, we illuminate the path for the next generation with innovative programs such as the CPS Jazz Dance/Science & Health, GDC's Free Ticket Program, dynamic dance workshops, enriching mentorship partnerships, immersive school residencies, and the esteemed NGCP® certification.
Get your tickets for Dancing With The Giordano Stars here!
Giordano Dance Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (FEIN: 36-3259804). Every donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by state and federal law.
| Supporters | |||
| Name | Date | Amount | Comments |
| Lauren Beghou | 07/26/2025 | $200.00 | Megan Butler | 07/24/2025 | $51.90 | Good luck Jen!!! | Angie Beehler | 07/22/2025 | $207.56 | Go dancing queen, we love you Jen! | Michelle Lorge | 07/22/2025 | $156.60 | We are so inspired by you! Way to go!! | Bonnie Phalen | 07/22/2025 | $100.00 | Kristen Bowie | 07/22/2025 | $103.44 | Chris Tierney | 07/22/2025 | $206.53 | Good luck Jen!!! | Brian and Caryn Umbenhauer | 07/22/2025 | $250.00 | Stephanie Joseph | 07/22/2025 | $50.00 | You've been preparing for this your whole life! You're going to crush! | Sandy and Erich Muller | 07/22/2025 | $100.00 | Superstah!! | Fred Jahns | 07/22/2025 | $200.00 | I don't know what this is, but hope you win! | Mike Guetle | 07/22/2025 | $103.44 | You go Girl! | Chris Jahns | 07/22/2025 | $50.00 | Let’s go Jen! | Sarah & Jeff Boyd | 07/22/2025 | $258.07 | Fred Marilee Jacobson | 07/22/2025 | $103.44 | Have so much fun! You’re an inspiration! | Matt & Annie Laughton | 07/22/2025 | $200.00 | JJ for the W! | David Jahns | 07/22/2025 | $50.00 | 💃💃 | Rhett Rapshus | 07/22/2025 | $50.00 | Go get ‘em! | Annie Watson | 07/22/2025 | $103.44 | You are amazing | Amy Chung | 07/21/2025 | $208.68 | You got this Jen!! | Erin Estell | 07/21/2025 | $258.07 | Sarah Donlan | 07/21/2025 | $103.44 | Go girl! | Maegan O'Neal | 07/21/2025 | $41.59 | Go Jen!! | Daniela Burnham | 07/21/2025 | $52.44 | Go Jen! | Kati Baker | 07/21/2025 | $100.00 | Go Jen!! So fun! | Cailin Davis | 07/21/2025 | $100.00 | Jennifer Giles-Okon | 07/21/2025 | $52.44 | Go Jen!💃💃 | Jonathan Grodnick | 07/21/2025 | $1,000.00 | Mary Jo Gumowski | 07/21/2025 | $150.00 | Jen,bring home that mirror ball!💃 | Ilan Grinberg | 07/21/2025 | $200.00 | Tristan & Christina Farrell | 07/21/2025 | $200.00 | Love this!!! Break a leg, Jen!! | Molly Weinlader | 07/21/2025 | $100.00 | You will crush it!! | Carolyn Gilbert | 07/21/2025 | $100.00 | Crush This Jen!! | Sherri & Brock Blazo | 07/20/2025 | $500.00 | Good luck!! You’re going to do great! | Lucia Devlin | 07/20/2025 | $25.00 | Break a leg J-Ho! | Jenelle Chalmers | 07/18/2025 | $130.56 | Cara Diederich | 07/17/2025 | $250.00 | Bob and Rachel Laude | 07/17/2025 | $200.00 | Jessica Till | 07/16/2025 | $350.00 | You got this girl!!💃 | Jolene Boris | 07/15/2025 | $361.15 | How exciting! Enjoy the experience:) | Cara Andrus | 07/15/2025 | $50.00 | Faye Trumbell | 07/15/2025 | $250.00 | Good luck! | Elizabeth & David Hodges | 07/15/2025 | $100.00 | Go Jen! you will be amazing | Laura Kraus | 07/14/2025 | $150.00 | Dalene Wolff | 07/13/2025 | $200.00 | We just love to dance! | Katie Ferguson | 07/11/2025 | $260.75 | So excited for your dancing debut! | Allyson Paflas | 07/11/2025 | $100.00 | Yes Jen! | Shaun Gallagher | 07/11/2025 | $250.00 | You’re going to crush it!! Can’t wait. | Katie Michalski | 07/10/2025 | $250.00 | Have fun Jen!! | Maria Pradd | 07/10/2025 | $1,031.18 | Good luck Jen! | Shelby Hasten | 07/10/2025 | $103.44 | Go Jen Go! | Maggie Hughes Depalo | 07/10/2025 | $104.52 | Go JJ! | Pamela Norris | 07/10/2025 | $100.00 | Sara Winstanley | 07/10/2025 | $103.44 | Love it Jen!!! | Domenica & Craig Waslin | 07/10/2025 | $1,000.00 | You were born to be on stage! | Anne Hart | 07/10/2025 | $103.44 | You'll be GREAT! | Tracey Fitzgerald | 07/09/2025 | $200.00 | Get it guuurrl | Beth Jacobson | 07/09/2025 | $51.90 | Meghan Jenkins | 07/09/2025 | $50.00 | Kim Buckley | 07/09/2025 | $100.00 | Cassie Hartman | 07/09/2025 | $200.00 | Love this event for a great cause!! | Anonymous Friend | 07/09/2025 | $773.48 | Frank Wolff | 07/09/2025 | $200.00 | Jeff Wolff | 07/09/2025 | $521.14 | Good luck | Matt Roma | 07/09/2025 | $515.77 | Barbara Schwartz | 07/09/2025 | $100.00 | Cindy Rapshus | 07/09/2025 | $206.53 | Good Luck - Jazz Hands!!! | Jen Jacobson | 05/22/2025 | $1,550.00 |
| Total | $15,653.38 | ||