Jenny's Dance Centre provides the highest level of dance instruction, training students to develop a well rounded education in all areas of dance-Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Lyrical, Tap, and Hip Hop. Our 7200 square foot facility boasts three extra large studios with sprung floors, a student lounge, a custom costume shop, and individual changing rooms.
Serving the Chicago area communities of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Lincolnshire, Mundelein, Gurnee, Green Oaks, Vernon Hills, Waukegan, Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield and more, Jenny's Dance Centre is home to the award-winning JDC Company, a nationally-recognized group of pre-professional students.
Under the direction of Jenny Campbell, the studio offers several programs: our annual school year program from September through June culminating with our fantastic recital at the College of Lake County, our 5 week summer program from June through August, and our 2 week summer intensive with master instructors.
2012-2013 Program Year
CALENDAR NOTES
- August 3, 2012: Returning Student Registration Deadline
- September 10, 2012 through January 26, 2013: First Half Year
- January 30, 2013 through June 15, 2013: Second Half Year for Recital Level Classes
- January 31, 2013 through June 8, 2013: Second Half Year for Pre School Classes
- June 4, 2013: Parent Visitation for Pre School Levels
- June 10 through June 15, 2013: Spring Recital Week at College of Lake County
CLASSES WILL NOT MEET
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October 31, 2012: Halloween
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November 19-24, 2012: Thanksgiving Week
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December 24, 2011- January 5, 2013: Holiday Break
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Wednesday, March 20 through Tuesday, April 2, 2013: Spring Vacation (2 weeks)
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May 27, 2013: Memorial Day
CLASSES WILL BE HELD
- Columbus Day
- Veterans’ Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Lincoln’s Birthday
- Casmir Pulaski Day
HAZARDOUS/INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
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 and emails will be sent.
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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
REGISTRATION FORMS
All registration forms will be processed as first come, first served.
Payment is required to process registration. Faxed registrations must be accompanied by a credit card payment.
All registration forms must be completed, including home phone, email and cell phone (required for emergencies and class cancellations), birth date, waiver/policy signature and payment. Incomplete forms will be returned and will delay the process of your registration.
Please fill out a separate registration form for each child registered.
A security code form is necessary for each family, and will give you access to the studio.
TUITION AND FEES
First half year tuition per non-company student:
(45-60 Minute Classes)
1 Class: $288
2 Classes: $564
3 Classes: $829
4 Classes: $1082
5 Classes: $1324
6 Classes: $1566
7+ Classes: $1726
75-90 minute classes add $76 per class
Our tuition rates can also be found on our fall registration form
REFUND/CREDIT POLICY
No refunds will be given after August 31, 2012. There will be a $50 service fee charged for each class refunded before the deadline. 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.
RETURNING STUDENTS
Students who have completed the 2011-2012 season are considered returning students. All returning students must adhere to the placement levels assigned by their instructors. Evaluation forms must accompany registration forms.
NEW STUDENTS
New students enrolled for summer 2012 will be given second priority to our returning students. New student registration will be accepted at any time.
SCHEDULING
if there is a scheduling conflict with the level of class recommended, the student may stay at the level from the previous year, if space is available. Students may not skip levels due to personal scheduling conflicts, included but not limited to carpools or peer grouping issues. Schedule changes made by the registrant will be accepted on a space-available basis.
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REQUIRED CLASS ATTIRE
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.
BALLET
LEOTARD: Please follow the chart for the required leotard color per level.
SHOES: Pink split sole ballet shoes (Bloch #258)
TIGHTS: Light pink tights (Capezio or Body Wrappers ultra soft)
CO. BALLET: Angelo Luzio #202A
BALLET SHORTS: May be worn in levels 3 and higher. Shorts must be solid black dance shorts. Sport or soccer shorts will not be permitted at any time.
| Pre School | Solid Light Pink |
| Primary | Solid Red |
| Ballet 1 and 1-2 | Solid Light Powder Blue |
| Teen Ballet 1 | Solid Dark Navy Blue |
| Ballet 2 and 2/3 | Solid Dark Navy Blue |
| Ballet 3 and 3/4 | Solid Burgundy |
| Ballet 4/5 | Solid Lavender |
| Ballet Advanced | Solid Black |
| Mini Company Ballet | Solid Fuschia |
| Company Ballet | Any Solid Color |
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. All pointe shoes must have shoe fitting approved by an instructor prior to sewing on ribbons and elastic.
JAZZ AND STRENGTH/CONDITIONING
LEOTARD: Solid color
TIGHTS: Light suntan convertible tights (no shimmer)
SHOES: Slip-on tan jazz shoe (So Danca #JZ45 without laces)
LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY
LEOTARD: Solid color
TIGHTS: Light suntan stirrup tights (no shimmer)
SHOES: Capezio Foot Undeez
TAP
LEOTARD: Solid color
TIGHTS: Light suntan tights (no shimmer)
SHOES: Slip-on tan jazz tap shoe (Bloch S0389 Tap Flex Slip on in Tan)
HIP HOP
TOP: T-shirt
PANTS: Any jazz pants or baggy sweat pants
SHOES: Black dance sneakers (Bloch #S0538)
*PLEASE NOTE: Gym shoes are not permitted in class
BOYS ATTIRE FOR BALLET, TAP, JAZZ CLASSES
Solid white shirt (tucked in )
Black or navy blue fitted spandex pants or shorts
Black ballet shoes (ballet class)
Black slip on jazz tap shoe (tap: Bloch S0389 Tap Flex Slip on in Black)
Black slip on jazz shoe (jazz: So Danca #JZ45)
Boys hip hop attire should follow the same as the ladies.
PRE SCHOOL
LEOTARD: Light pink
TIGHTS: Light pink
BALLET SHOES: Pink split sole ballet shoes (leather or canvas only, not satin)
TAP SHOES: Tan buckle tap shoes (Capezio #3800 or Bloch #S0302)
PRIMARY BALLET/TAP
LEOTARD: Solid red leotard
TIGHTS: Light suntan tights (no shimmer)
BALLET SHOES: Pink split sole ballet shoes (Bloch #258)
TAP SHOES: Tan buckle tap shoes (Capezio #3800 or Bloch #S0302)
PRIMARY FUNK/TAP
LEOTARD: Solid red leotard
TIGHTS: Light suntan tights (no shimmer)
JAZZ SHOES: Tan slip on jazz shoes
TAP SHOES: Tan buckle tap shoes (Capezio #3800 or Bloch #S0302)
PERSONAL APPEARANCE FOR ALL CLASSES
At all times, ladies hair should be in a bun or ponytail. Short hair should be secured with a full headband and away from the face.
Tights must be worn at all times-no holes please.
Label your name in all your dance shoes.
Dancers with back-to-back classes must have pink tights for ballet classes, however tan or pink tights are acceptable for other dance classes.
Ballet skirts may not be longer than the top of the thigh. Skirts may not be worn in jazz class.
The following items are not permitted at any time: panty hose, tutus, anklets, leg warmers, socks, bicycle shorts, bike unitards, jewelry (including watches)half headbands (full fabric headbands only) or gum.
No loose fitting garments are to be worn over leotards such as t-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, boxer shorts, soccer shorts, baggy dance pants, sweat pants, etc. Loose fitting garments are permitted in hip hop only.
JDC 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
- All About Dance
- Discount Dance Supply


