Jazz Dance Celebration

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A lot of Downtown will move differently this week as the Jazz Dance World Festival comes to town.

Giordano Dance Chicago, formerly Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, is kicking off its 50th anniversary season in Pittsburgh by presenting the festival in association with Point Park University.

"It will be a gathering of energy and of collaborations, as well as training for young dancers who can come in and be touched by many different styles, not pigeon-holed," says Nan Giordano, artistic director of the company. "At night, we have shows, open to the public, featuring five or six companies a night from all over the world. There is definitely something in there for …