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Giordano Dance Chicago Hosts 15th Annual Ballroom Dance Competition

By Elizabeth Desir By Elizabeth Desir | March 16, 2023 | Parties Culture

Giordano Dance Chicago hosted its 15th annual ballroom dance competition, dubbed Dancing with the Giordano Stars, to raise funds to support its company operations, Jazz Dance/Science & Health outreach program, and jazz dance advocacy and mentorship programs.

Highprofile judges included Candace Jordan, associate publisher of Chicago Star Media and author of the Candid Candace blog; Ashley Wheater, the Mary B. Galvin Artistic Director of the Joffrey Ballet; and drag entertainer and former Miss Gay Metropolitan America Pixel. Professional GDC dancers were paired with members of the city’s civic, social and business communities, including Courtney Eisen Burk, Robb Leone, Randi Whitman and more.

Head of ADR Conversion Trading at BTIG Shaun Gallagher, partnering with GDC’s Katie Rafferty, claimed the title of best male dancer, and Rachel Kohl, alongside GDC’s Ryan Galloway, was named best female dancer. The lively event raised over $208,000 and ended with an open dance party for all.

Adam Houston and Courtney Eisen Burk PHOTO BY BETH ANNE PHOTOGRAPHY
Adam Houston and Courtney Eisen Burk

 Shaun Gallagher with GDC Dancer Katie Rafferty PHOTO BY BETH ANNE PHOTOGRAPHY
Shaun Gallagher with GDC Dancer Katie Rafferty

 Ryan Jacobson and Jacki Hydock  PHOTO BY BETH ANNE PHOTOGRAPHY
Ryan Jacobson and Jacki Hydock

 Guests cheered on the contestants.  PHOTO BY BETH ANNE PHOTOGRAPHY
Guests cheered on the contestants.

 Ryan Baker, Candace Jordan, Pixel and Ashley Wheater  PHOTO BY BETH ANNE PHOTOGRAPHY
Ryan Baker, Candace Jordan, Pixel and Ashley Wheater

 Beth Ann Papoutsis and Zachary Heller  PHOTO BY BETH ANNE PHOTOGRAPHY
Beth Ann Papoutsis and Zachary Heller

 Dr. Hilel Swerdlin and Amanda Hickey PHOTO BY BETH ANNE PHOTOGRAPHY
Dr. Hilel Swerdlin and Amanda Hickey



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