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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 |
| Jen Jacobson | 10/13/2025 | $1,562.70 | Kevin Jahns | 10/08/2025 | $51.90 | Jean Bystedt | 10/08/2025 | $50.00 | You WERE born for this, Jen! So excited for you ❤️ | Cathy Tucker | 10/07/2025 | $103.44 | go get em!! | Nicole Schneider | 10/07/2025 | $104.52 | Love this! Best of luck to you Jen! | Laura Kraus | 10/06/2025 | $100.00 | Jennifer Morcos | 10/05/2025 | $103.44 | So incredibly proud of you, Jen!! | Colleen McCaffery | 10/04/2025 | $100.00 | JJ for the WIN! Let's GO! Shuffle those feet. Best of luck to you! | Catherine Goel | 10/04/2025 | $100.00 | good luck! | Megan Mawicke Bradley | 10/04/2025 | $100.00 | Bring home the hardware! | Laura Capstick-Dale | 10/01/2025 | $700.00 | You were born to do this !!! We love you !! | Kimberly Baker | 10/01/2025 | $100.00 | You will be amazing! | Cara Andrus | 10/01/2025 | $100.00 | You’re so brave! Good luck!! | Susie Greenberg | 10/01/2025 | $200.00 | You will do great! You are a rock star ⭐️ | Debbie Smith | 10/01/2025 | $154.98 | Can’t wait to see th video of your performance!!! You are going to rock it! | William Velasco | 09/17/2025 | $515.77 | Good luck Jen! All of us at Will Frame It are rooting for you! | Faye Trumbell | 07/28/2025 | $250.00 | Lauren Beghou | 07/26/2025 | $200.00 | Megan Butler | 07/24/2025 | $51.90 | Good luck Jen!!! | Rhett Rapshus | 07/22/2025 | $50.00 | Go get ‘em! | Michelle Lorge | 07/22/2025 | $156.60 | We are so inspired by you! Way to go!! | Bonnie Phalen | 07/22/2025 | $100.00 | Angie Beehler | 07/22/2025 | $207.56 | Go dancing queen, we love you Jen! | 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! | David Jahns | 07/22/2025 | $50.00 | 💃💃 | Mike Guetle | 07/22/2025 | $103.44 | You go Girl! | Chris Jahns | 07/22/2025 | $50.00 | Let’s go Jen! | Sarah Obrien & Jeff Boyd | 07/22/2025 | $258.07 | Joan Hyland | 07/22/2025 | $103.44 | 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! | Annie Watson | 07/22/2025 | $103.44 | You are amazing | Jonathan Grodnick | 07/21/2025 | $1,000.00 | Carolyn Gilbert | 07/21/2025 | $100.00 | Crush This Jen!! | Molly Weinlader | 07/21/2025 | $100.00 | You will crush it!! | Tristan & Christina Farrell | 07/21/2025 | $200.00 | Love this!!! Break a leg, Jen!! | Ilan Grinberg | 07/21/2025 | $200.00 | Mary Jo Gumowski | 07/21/2025 | $150.00 | Jen,bring home that mirror ball!💃 | Jennifer Giles-Okon | 07/21/2025 | $52.44 | Go Jen!💃💃 | Cailin Davis | 07/21/2025 | $100.00 | Kati Baker | 07/21/2025 | $100.00 | Go Jen!! So fun! | Daniela Burnham | 07/21/2025 | $52.44 | Go Jen! | Maegan O'Neal | 07/21/2025 | $41.59 | Go Jen!! | Sarah Donlan | 07/21/2025 | $103.44 | Go girl! | Erin Estell | 07/21/2025 | $258.07 | Amy Chung | 07/21/2025 | $208.68 | You got 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!!💃 | Elizabeth & David Hodges | 07/15/2025 | $100.00 | Go Jen! you will be amazing | Faye Trumbell | 07/15/2025 | $250.00 | Good luck! | Cara Andrus | 07/15/2025 | $50.00 | Jolene Boris | 07/15/2025 | $361.15 | How exciting! Enjoy the experience:) | 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! | Shaun Gallagher | 07/11/2025 | $250.00 | You’re going to crush it!! Can’t wait. | Allyson Paflas | 07/11/2025 | $100.00 | Yes Jen! | Anne Hart | 07/10/2025 | $103.44 | You'll be GREAT! | Domenica & Craig Waslin | 07/10/2025 | $1,000.00 | You were born to be on stage! | Katie Michalski | 07/10/2025 | $250.00 | Have fun Jen!! | Sara Winstanley | 07/10/2025 | $103.44 | Love it Jen!!! | Pamela Norris | 07/10/2025 | $100.00 | Maggie Hughes Depalo | 07/10/2025 | $104.52 | Go JJ! | Shelby Hasten | 07/10/2025 | $103.44 | Go Jen Go! | Maria Pradd | 07/10/2025 | $1,031.18 | Good luck Jen! | Tracey Fitzgerald | 07/09/2025 | $200.00 | Get it guuurrl | Cindy Rapshus | 07/09/2025 | $206.53 | Good Luck - Jazz Hands!!! | Barbara Schwartz | 07/09/2025 | $100.00 | Matt Roma | 07/09/2025 | $515.77 | Jeff Wolff | 07/09/2025 | $521.14 | Good luck | Frank Wolff | 07/09/2025 | $200.00 | Anonymous Friend | 07/09/2025 | $773.48 | Cassie Hartman | 07/09/2025 | $200.00 | Love this event for a great cause!! | Kim Buckley | 07/09/2025 | $100.00 | Meghan Jenkins | 07/09/2025 | $50.00 | Beth Jacobson | 07/09/2025 | $51.90 | Jen Jacobson | 05/22/2025 | $1,550.00 |
| Total | $20,153.57 | ||