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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2011-‘12 Program Year

Recital Levels: Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 -Saturday, June 16, 2012

Non Recital Levels: Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 - Saturday, June 9, 2012

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR:

• July 22, 2011: 20010-11  Full Year Returning Student Registration Deadline
• September 12, 2011 - January 28, 2012: First Half Year
• January 31 - June 9, 2012: Second Half of Year Pre-School Levels
• January 30 - June 16, 2012: Second Half of Year Recital Levels
• December 12-December 17, 2011: Parent Open House
• June 4-9, 2012: Parent Visitation Pre-school Non-Recital Levels Only
• June 11-16, 2012: Spring Recital Rehearsals and Performances at CLC

CLASSES WILL NOT MEET:

• October 31, 2011: Halloween
• November 21-26, 2011: Thanksgiving Week
• December 19, 2011- December 31, 2011: Holiday Break
• March 21 (Wed)-April 3 (Tues), 2012: Spring Vacation (2 weeks)
• May 28, 2012: 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 subject. 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.

Please link here for an audition registration form

TUITION AND FEES

Please link here for the fall registration form

REFUND POLICY:

No refunds will be given after August 26, 2011. 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

Primary & Creative Levels

Solid Light Pink Leotard- Creative

Solid Red- Primary

Pink Tights (no shimmer)

Pink Ballet Shoes

Tan Mary Jane Buckle Tap Shoe

(Capezio #3800 or Bloch #BS0302L)

Boys: Black Slip-on Leo’s Jazz Tap Shoes, Black Ballet shoes with a white t-shirt and black shorts.

Ballet Leotard Colors (according to level)   

Primary 1 & 2        Solid Red

Ballet 1                  Solid Light Powder Blue

Teen Ballet 1         Solid Dark Navy Blue

Ballet 2 & 2-3         Solid Dark Navy Blue

Ballet 3 & 3-4         Solid Burgundy

Ballet 4                  Solid Dark Green/Forest

Ballet 5                  Solid Lavender

Ballet Adv.             Solid Black

Co. Ballet              Any Solid Color

ALL BALLET CLASSES: Pink Split Sole Ballet Shoes: Bloch #258, Lt. Pink Tights

TIGHTS

(Tights Brand: Capezio or Body Wrappers Ultra Soft), Co. Ballet: Angelo Luzio #202A

POINTE CLASSES

JDC highly recommends Russian Pointe for pointe shoe brand. This shoe can be purchased at Allegro Dance Boutique in Evanston (10% JDC discount), Russian Pointe in Downtown Chicago or Dance N Tees in Libertyville or Schaumburg. Must have shoe fitting approved by instructor before ribbons and elastic are sewn on.

BALLET SHORTS

May be in worn in levels 3 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 Slip-on Leo’s Jazz Tap Shoes Leo’s #5066

Black slip-on Jazz Shoe So Danca #JZ45

ALL JAZZ & STRENGTH/COND. LEVELS

Solid Color Leotard

Lt. Suntan Convertible Tights (no shimmer)

Slip-On Tan Jazz Shoe

(Brand: So Danca #JZ45 w/no laces)

Lyrical/Modern/Contemporary

Solid Color Leotard

Lt. Suntan Stirrup Tights (no shimmer)

Capezio Foot Undeez

All Tap Classes 1-Adv. Levels

Solid Color Leotard

Lt. Suntan Tights (no shimmer)

Slip-On Suntan Jazz Tap Shoe

Bloch S0389 Tap Flex Slip-on in Tan

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.

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
• Allegro Dance Boutique, Evanston 847-773-8460 
• 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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