A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...The performances feature two world premieres – a full company work by Resident Choreographer Al Blackstone, and a solo by Nan Giordano and Associate Artistic Director Cesar G. Salinas; plus a tribute to the life of Keenan Giordano Casey.
The world premiere of “Sana” (Latin for heal) by Blackstone is his second work created for the full company and is set to an original music score by percussionist and pianist Stahv Danker. His previous work was the critically acclaimed one act, “Gershwin in B.”
“333” is an inspirational solo created for company dancer Erina Ueda, (Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch 2024”) by Nan Giordano and Cesar G. Salinas.
“SOARING” is a new heartfelt tribute to the life of Nan’s son, Keenan Giordano Casey (1995-2024). Laced with dance and video, will be created through a collaboration between Nan Giordano, Cesar G. Salinas and the Giordano Dance Chicago Company Dancers.
Popular works from Giordano Dance Chicago’s repertoire complete the program:
• The visually stunning “Taal” (2001), a captivating work by Nan Giordano bridging cultures
together through beauty and unity.
• The tantalizing “Red & Black” (2024), by ABC TV show “Dancing with the Stars”
choreographer Ray Leeper, fusing passion, elegance, and sophistication.
• Christopher Huggins crowd-pleasing “Pyrokinesis” (2007), a high-impact work featuring
the entire company showcasing their unique talents and individual strengths..."
