Dancenter North is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to take steps towards a more inclusive dress code. We believe that training in our studio should be a comfortable & nurturing experience, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We recognize that more can and will be done as we continue to listen, learn, & celebrate one another!
The Avenue Dancewear Boutique
Located inside Dancenter North
847-367-7970
STORE HOURS*
Monday: 12:00-8:30pm
Tuesday: 3:00-8:30pm
Wednesday: 12:00-8:30pm
Thursday: 12:00-8:30pm
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 8:30am-2:30pm
Sunday: CLOSED
*hours subject to change
Ballet Department
BOYS:
- Level-appropriate color t-shirt OR black or white t-shirt
- Black shorts or athletic tights
- White or black socks
- Black ballet shoes
- Hair secured away from face
- No bulky or heavy jewelry
GIRLS:
- Level-appropriate leotard
- Flesh-toned or pink tights
- Flesh-toned or pink Ballet slippers
- Long hair secured in a bun
- Short or braided hair secured away from face
- No bulky or heavy jewelry
EARLY CHILDHOOD BALLET: LIGHT PINK, no skirts
BALLET 1: WHITE, black alignment belt, no skirts
BASIC BALLET: TEAL, black alignment belt, no skirts
BALLET 1 ACCELERATED: WHITE, black alignment belt, no skirts
BALLET 2A: LAVENDER, black alignment belt, no skirts
BALLET 2B: LIGHT BLUE, black alignment belt, no skirts
BALLET 3A: ROYAL BLUE, black alignment belt, no skirts
BALLET 3B: TURQUOISE, no skirts
BALLET 4: FOREST GREEN, no skirts
BALLET 5: BURGUNDY, short chiffon skirt allowed after barre
BALLET 6: EGGPLANT, short chiffon skirt allowed after barre
BALLET 7: NAVY BLUE, short chiffon skirt allowed after barre
BALLET 8: BLACK, short chiffon skirt allowed after barre
CHARACTER: Level-appropriate leotard/shirt, black Character skirt, black Character shoes
FOOT & ANKLE CONDITIONING: Level-appropriate leotard/shirt, flesh-toned or pink convertible tights
POINTE: Level-appropriate leotard/shirt, convertible tights, Ballet slippers with ribbons attached (or teacher-approved Pointe shoes)
Ballet Department
BOYS:
- Level-appropriate color t-shirt OR black or white t-shirt
- Black shorts or athletic tights
- White or black socks
- Black ballet shoes
- Hair secured away from face
- No bulky or heavy jewelry
GIRLS:
- Level-appropriate leotard
- Flesh-toned or pink tights
- Flesh-toned or pink Ballet slippers
- Long hair secured in a bun
- Short or braided hair secured away from face
- No bulky or heavy jewelry
EARLY CHILDHOOD BALLET: LIGHT PINK, no skirts
BALLET 1: WHITE, black alignment belt, no skirts
BASIC BALLET: TEAL, black alignment belt, no skirts
BALLET 1 ACCELERATED: WHITE, black alignment belt, no skirts
BALLET 2A: LAVENDER, black alignment belt, no skirts
BALLET 2B: LIGHT BLUE, black alignment belt, no skirts
BALLET 3A: ROYAL BLUE, black alignment belt, no skirts
BALLET 3B: TURQUOISE, no skirts
BALLET 4: FOREST GREEN, no skirts
BALLET 5: BURGUNDY, short chiffon skirt allowed after barre
BALLET 6: EGGPLANT, short chiffon skirt allowed after barre
BALLET 7: NAVY BLUE, short chiffon skirt allowed after barre
BALLET 8: BLACK, short chiffon skirt allowed after barre
CHARACTER: Level-appropriate leotard/shirt, black Character skirt, black Character shoes
FOOT & ANKLE CONDITIONING: Level-appropriate leotard/shirt, flesh-toned or pink convertible tights
POINTE: Level-appropriate leotard/shirt, convertible tights, Ballet slippers with ribbons attached (or teacher-approved Pointe shoes)
Jazz Department
JR JAZZ/LYRICAL: RED LEOTARD/SHIRT, black leggings or tights (no booty/running shorts), black Jazz shoes
SR JAZZ/LYRICAL: BLACK LEOTARD/SHIRT, black leggings or tights (no booty/running shorts), black Jazz shoes
LEAPS & TURNS: Solid color leotard, black leggings or tights (no booty/running shorts), black Jazz shoes
BROADWAY DANCE: Solid color leotard, black leggings or tights (no booty/running shorts), black Jazz shoes
MUSICAL THEATRE: Comfortable clothing, close-toed shoes
BOYS’ DANCE FUSION: Solid color shirt, black shorts, black Jazz shoes (or socks/clean sneakers)
Tap Department
EARLY CHILDHOOD TAP: LIGHT PINK LEOTARD/SHIRT (black or white t-shirt also acceptable), black biker shorts, black Tap shoes
JR TAP: PURPLE LEOTARD/SHIRT, black shorts or tights (no booty/running shorts), black Tap shoes
SR TAP: BLACK LEOTARD/SHIRT, black shorts or tights (no booty/running shorts), black Tap shoes
Hip-Hop Department
EARLY CHILDHOOD & JR HIP-HOP: PINK or RED SHIRT, black leggings or pants (no shorts), clean sneakers
SR HIP-HOP: Solid color shirt, black leggings or pants (no shorts), clean sneakers
Modern Department
ALL LEVELS: Solid color leotard/shirt, black leggings or tights (no shorts), bare feet
Adult Classes
Adults are welcome to wear what makes them comfortable. Form-fitting clothing is encouraged, but not required. Appropriate dance shoes should be worn for class.
