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As a mom of two incredible dancer daughters, I never imagined an invitation to “Dance with the Giordano Stars” sliding into my inbox. While it felt like a wild (possibly insane) idea, I try to look at every idea – no matter how stunning – as an opportunity, so I decided to consider it. I learned that the funds raised support Giordano’s Youth Arts Education Fund which has a tremendous impact on the community. This fund makes dance accessible to all people through free ticket programs, scholarships, and widespread opportunities for underserved youth. Dance has given so many gifts to our family; I would be honored to help give the gift of dance to others. For years I have been that dance mom, doing hair and make-up, steaming costumes, driving to endless dance events, and cheering on my daughters and their teams from the audience. It is both nerve-wracking and entirely exciting to think that for one night we will reverse roles, and I will take the stage. I have also been a long-time attendee of Gio shows at the Harris Center, supporting All About Dance teachers and the rest of the Gio Company – so this is a full circle moment for me. I still can’t believe it and I am thrilled to be a part of it!
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 |
| Cheryl Simon | 10/16/2025 | $103.44 | Congrats! | Monika Bahri | 10/13/2025 | $51.90 | Theresa Corrao | 10/09/2025 | $103.44 | Cannot wait to see you shine on stage! Congrats! | Cara Meiselman | 10/08/2025 | $100.00 | Way to go for it Anny! | Julie Zuckerman | 10/08/2025 | $103.44 | This is amazing, Anny! Bravo!! | Heather MacLeod | 10/08/2025 | $100.00 | Go Anny! Show them how it's done | Diane Shah | 10/08/2025 | $100.00 | Amanda & Jayleigh Joyner | 10/08/2025 | $51.90 | Love this SO much Anny! We're cheering you on from NC! XO | Michelle Friedman | 10/07/2025 | $50.00 | Way to Anny!!!!!!! Xo the Friedmans | Katie Demetriou | 10/07/2025 | $78.48 | Have so much fun Anny!!!! | Heidi Paul | 10/07/2025 | $50.00 | Congratulations!!! | Anna Pohl | 10/07/2025 | $103.44 | Love this! Good Luck | Julie Ratesic | 10/07/2025 | $208.68 | To my original “dance mom” friend. I will always cherish the memories of mommy and me dance classes with Ava and Milena at All About Dance in Chicago. Shout out to AAD as the BEST community and dance program in the US | Elizabeth Andersen | 10/07/2025 | $100.00 | Go, go, go my Dancing Queen!! | Melissa Soukup | 10/07/2025 | $51.90 | You are an inspiration to us all!! Hope you have a lot of fun! 😊 | Kelli Knoble | 10/07/2025 | $51.90 | Way to go, Anny!!! Wish I could be there to see you shine! Xoxox, Kelli | Chuck Lira | 10/06/2025 | $51.90 | Good luck Anny!!!!❤️ | Nico Thom | 10/06/2025 | $104.52 | Go get 'em, Anny Gary! Love, Nico and Ashley | Michelle Musburger | 10/03/2025 | $51.90 | Break a leg! | Yesica Donohoo | 10/03/2025 | $50.00 | Best of luck, Anny! You got this! | Anonymous Friend | 10/03/2025 | $50.00 | Good luck! | Michelle Cusick | 10/03/2025 | $100.00 | Amazing Anny! Cheering you on always! | Lisa Farkas | 10/03/2025 | $77.67 | Wendy MacGregor | 10/02/2025 | $103.44 | Anny: So happy for you to be recognized for your incredible talent…don’t forget to have a great time! xoxo Wendy | Natalia Barrera | 10/02/2025 | $103.44 | You’ve got this Anny!! | Anh Lee | 10/02/2025 | $103.44 | Go Anny! | Helen Nikolas | 10/02/2025 | $50.00 | So proud to support you in this. | Anonymous Friend | 09/29/2025 | $100.00 | Cam Campbell | 09/21/2025 | $50.00 | Shake it babe! xoxo | Kerri Herman | 09/18/2025 | $51.90 | You are amazing!!!! Love it! | Megan Palagi | 09/17/2025 | $103.44 | You are AMAZING Anny!!! | Louis Bacigalupo | 09/15/2025 | $100.00 | Linda Feeney | 09/15/2025 | $100.00 | Go Anny!! I'm remembering our old poms routines to some good REO Speedwagon! | MARVIN POLLACK | 09/14/2025 | $102.27 | Break a leg Anny! | Josh Lowitz | 09/12/2025 | $100.00 | Thanks for inviting our support. We hope you have a wonderful time preparing and performing! See you soon | Marty Harper | 09/12/2025 | $200.00 | Bust a move, Anny! | Kate Wolin | 09/11/2025 | $100.00 | Sarah Cobb | 09/10/2025 | $750.00 | Kathy Josephson | 09/10/2025 | $104.52 | Robin Marks | 09/10/2025 | $100.00 | Go Anny!!! | Isa Pressman | 09/10/2025 | $100.00 | Good Luck! | Stephanie Cohen | 09/10/2025 | $103.44 | Rachel Bronson | 09/10/2025 | $100.00 | Go Anny Go! | Sarah Eberhard | 09/10/2025 | $51.90 | So awesome! Good luck! | Cindy O’Connor | 09/10/2025 | $103.44 | Break a leg! You are the ultimate Dance Mom! | Kim Holtrop | 09/09/2025 | $103.44 | What a wonderful way to give back — your girls must be so proud of you! Best of luck! | Rheaana Guess | 09/09/2025 | $103.44 | So proud of you for doing something wonderful for your heart, soul, and community! Brava! | Ursula Ostrom | 09/09/2025 | $51.90 | Go get 'em, Anny! Wishing you all the best. | Erica Chandrasekhar | 09/09/2025 | $75.00 | Good luck! | Cat Adami | 09/09/2025 | $103.44 | Go Anny! From PA Co-chair to dancing on stage! Wish I could be there but I expect the full performance on video! XX | Sam Sanders | 09/09/2025 | $50.00 | You go girl! You are amazing! xo | Irene Parisi | 09/09/2025 | $154.98 | This is awesome! Have fun, Anny! | Ali Kagan | 09/09/2025 | $156.60 | Go Anny Go!! I know you are going to be amazing!! | Elaine Lo | 09/09/2025 | $100.00 | Good luck Anny! | Clarissa Shah | 09/09/2025 | $100.00 | Thank you, Anny, for your dedication to this important cause! 💃🏾 | Anonymous Friend | 09/09/2025 | $51.90 | Go, Anny! | Cory Zeller | 09/09/2025 | $100.00 | You are amazing! | Ali Lobel | 09/09/2025 | $100.00 | Best of luck on the dance floor! | Deb Lund | 09/09/2025 | $100.00 | Good Luck Anny!!!!!! | Jenny Friedes | 09/04/2025 | $100.00 | Go Anny! | Ali Fishman | 08/26/2025 | $25.00 | Anny! You are a rockstar and a role model! Congrats! XOXO Ali | Alyssa Kosanic | 08/24/2025 | $100.00 | Love that you are doing this Anny! Good luck!!😘 | Anonymous Friend | 08/10/2025 | $200.00 | High Kicks Anny! Xx | Shannon Westveer | 08/09/2025 | $50.00 | Good luck! You will kill it dancing queen. 🧡🩷 | Robert Perrin | 08/01/2025 | $500.00 | Lori Sugarman-Li | 07/23/2025 | $206.53 | In absolute awe of you, Anny! This is such a fabulous initiative. A huge well done! xxx | Alison Heyman | 07/23/2025 | $208.68 | Love this so much - go Anny!!! | Sage Kamin | 07/22/2025 | $103.44 | Anny go crush!!! | Rika Yoshida | 07/22/2025 | $500.00 | You go, Anny! You’re going to be awesome! | Julie Fuller | 07/15/2025 | $250.00 | Anny - you are AMAZING! You will shine on stage, congratulations! | Sarah Levine | 07/11/2025 | $200.00 | Yaaaay Anny!!! You’re amazing!! Xo! | Nichole Charfoos | 07/09/2025 | $260.75 | GO ANNY!! Love this! xxoo | Meredith Freese | 07/07/2025 | $100.00 | Susan Brown | 07/07/2025 | $104.52 | Like daughters…like Mom! Go get ‘em Anny! | James and Sylvia Gary | 07/07/2025 | $1,000.00 | Mags Carson | 07/06/2025 | $100.00 | Incredible! No doubt the disco ball will be hanging in the living room. Xx | Sarah Carano | 07/05/2025 | $103.44 | Go Anny!! You will show us all where your awesome daughters got their moves!!! So Fun! | Alicia Clark | 07/05/2025 | $100.00 | GO ANNY!!! | Maria Radonova | 07/05/2025 | $103.44 | Linda Wolf | 07/02/2025 | $300.00 | No doubt your dancing will be as fabulous as everything that you do. | Danielle Sandler | 07/02/2025 | $200.00 | Wow- this is impressive! How fun! | Kira Price | 06/30/2025 | $154.98 | I love this so much! | Marisa Glick | 06/30/2025 | $154.98 | You are amazing and I can’t wait to celebrate your fabulous self!! 🎉💗🎉💗🎉💗 | Paula Friedman | 06/30/2025 | $200.00 | Have a blast! | Anny Gary | 06/22/2025 | $1,550.00 |
| Total | $12,902.20 | ||