Jenny's Dance Centre

Jenny's Dance Centre serves the Chicago area communities of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Mundelein, Gurnee, Green Oaks, Vernon Hills, Waukegan, Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield and other surrounding communities. Our program is designed to develop well rounded dancers in all areas of dance -- Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap and Hip Hop. Stop by to see our 7,200 square foot facility today.

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2009-‘10 Program Year

Recital Levels: Monday, Sept. 14, 2009 - Saturday, June 19, 2010
Non Recital Levels: Monday, Sept. 14, 2009 - Saturday, June 12, 2010

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR:

July 31, 2009: 2008-09 Full Year Returning Student Registration Deadline
September 14, 2009 - January 30, 2010: First Half Year
December 14-December 19, 2009: Parent Open House
February 1 - June 12, 2010: Second Half of Year Pre-School Levels
February 1- June 19, 2010: Second Half of Year Recital Levels
June 7-12, 2010: Parent Visitation Pre-school Non-Recital Levels Only
June 14-19, 2010: Spring Recital Rehearsals and Performances at CLC

CLASSES WILL NOT MEET:

November 23-28, 2009: Thanksgiving Week
December 21, 2009-January 2, 2010: Holiday Break
March 24 (Wed)-April 6 (Tues), 2010: Spring Vacation (2 weeks)
May 25, 2009: Memorial Day

CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON:

Columbus Day
Veterans’ Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents’ Day
Lincoln’s Birthday
Casmir Pulaski Day

HAZARDOUS/INCLEMENT WEATHER:

Jenny’s Dance Centre reserves the right to cancel classes due to hazardous weather. Because of limited studio space and time, canceled classes are not re-scheduled. However, students are welcome to make-up a canceled class in another class of their choice provided it is the appropriate level and/or subject. In the event classes may be canceled, please phone the Dance Centre voice mail for cancellation announcements or check our web site
www.JennysDanceCentre.com.

AUDITIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR NEW STUDENTS

ENTERING LEVELS 2 OR HIGHER:
Please phone the Dance Centre for an audition day/time. There is a $25 non-refundable audition fee per class. You will be notified of level placement within 48 hours of audition. New students unable to attend audition placement classes will be evaluated the first week of class and then placed accordingly.

TUITION AND FEES

Please Click Here for the Registration Form

REFUND POLICY:

No refunds will be given after August 28, 2009. There will be a $50 service fee charged for each class refunded before the deadline.

CREDIT POLICY:

Credit towards future tuition will be considered if a student suffers a serious injury or illness. Requests for medical credit must be made in writing and be accompanied by a physician’s certificate. Credit is only valid for the specific student to whom it is issued.
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REQUIRED CLASS ATTIRE

Creative Dance/Tap
Solid Light Pink Leotard
Pink Tights (no shimmer)
Pink Ballet Shoes
Girls Black Tap Shoes (girls: Tap Classes Only)
Boys Black Patent Leather Lace-up Tap Shoes (Boys: Tap Classes Only)

Ballet Leotard Colors (according to level)
Primary 1 & 2        Solid Red
Ballet 1                  Solid Light Powder Blue
Jr./Teen Ballet 1    Solid Dark Navy Blue
Ballet 2 & 2-3        Solid Dark Navy Blue
Ballet 3                  Solid Burgundy
Ballet 4                  Solid Dark Green/Forest
Ballet 5/6               Solid Lavender
Ballet 8                  Solid Black
Co. Ballet              Any Solid Color

ALL BALLET CLASSES:

Pink Split Sole Ballet Shoes, Lt. Pink Tights
(Tights Brand: Capezio or Body Wrappers Ultra Soft),
Co. Ballet: Capezio Sculpture #2032

POINTE CLASSES:

JDC highly recommends Russian Pointe for pointe shoe brand. This shoe can be purchased at Russian Pointe in Downtown Chicago or Dance N Tees in Libertyville. Must have shoe fitting approved by instructor before ribbons and elastic are sewn on.
Ballet Shorts: May be in worn in levels 4 or higher. They must be solid Black. Sport or soccer shorts will not be permitted at anytime.

BOYS:
Solid White Shirt (tucked in)
Black or Navy Blue Fitted Spandex Pants or Shorts
Black Ballet Shoes (Ballet)
Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes (Pre-Tap/Primary)
Black Slip-on Leo’s Jazz Tap Shoes (Tap 1 thru Adv.)
NEW: Black slip-on Jazz Shoe (All Jazz Levels)

ALL JAZZ & STRENGTH/COND. LEVELS
Solid Color Leotard
Lt. Suntan Convertible Tights (no shimmer)
Slip-On Geoflex Suntan Jazz Shoe
(Brand: So Danca #JZ45 or Leo’s #7026 w/no laces)

LYRICAL/MODERN
Solid Color Leotard
Lt. Suntan Stirrup Tights (no shimmer)
Capezio Foot Undeez

TAP CLASSES THRU LEVEL 2
Solid Color Leotard
Lt. Suntan Tights (no shimmer)
Tan Mary Jane Buckle Tap Shoe
(Capezio #3800 or Bloch #BS0302L)
Jr/Teen Tap,Tap 3 thru Advanced
Solid Color Leotard
Lt. Suntan Tights (no shimmer)
Slip-On Suntan Jazz Tap Shoe
Brand: Leo’s #5066 (no laces)

HIP HOP
T-shirt
Any Jazz Pants Or Baggy Sweatpants
Black Dance Sneakers Brand: Bloch #S0538

BOYS HIP HOP
T-Shirt
Any Jazz Pants Or Baggy Sweatpants
Black Dance Sneakers Brand: Bloch #S0538
*PLEASE NOTE: Gym shoes are not acceptable and will not be permitted in class.

YOGA
Solid Color Leotard (Dancers)
Lt. Suntan or Pink Stirrup Tights
Yoga Mat

ALL CLASSES

Hair in Buns or Ponytails at all times.
Label your name in all dance shoes.
Dancers with “back to back” classes must have pink tights for Ballet. However, tan or pink tights are permitted for Tap, Jazz, Modern/Lyrcial & Yoga.
No Pantyhose
No half headbands. Full fabric or knit only.
No skirts below top of thigh
No skirts in Jazz Classes
No tutus
No anklets, leg warmers or socks are to be worn over tights.
Tights are to be worn at all times. No tights with holes, please.
No bicycle shorts (boys only) or bike unitards
No jewelry, watches or chewing gum in class
No loose fitting garments are to be worn over leotards such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, boxer shorts, soccer shorts, baggy dance pants, sweat pants, etc. (These items are permitted in Hip-Hop, in fact, it is encouraged!)

Please adhere to the dress code. We promote a professional atmosphere for a dance education. Neatness is a must as it effects one’s performance within the classroom. Dancers who come to class not dressed in the appropriate required attire will not be permitted to dance.

For your attire needs Jenny’s Dance Centre recommends:

Dance N’ Tees, Libertyille 847-816-4525
Body & Sole, Winnetka 847-446-2005

(Call ahead as they do not carry all brands of merchandise above)

Arabesque Danceware Boutique, Lake Forest 847-482-0997
Toe The Line, Arlington Heights 847-818-9800
All About Dance
Dance Distributors
Discount Dance Supply

P.O. Box 6564, Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: 847-932-4070 • Fax: 847-295-9436

BALLET JAZZ POINTE LYRICAL
TAP MODERN HIP HOP

Age 3 through Adult

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