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Jo's Footwork Studio
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Ballet school in Western Springs, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (708) 246-6878
- Website & schedule josfootworkstudio.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30–11 AM, 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30–11 AM, 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11 AM, 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
What families & students say
“At whatever level you are, you can receive proper training & technique but they never forget that having fun is key!”
From the reviews
We just had our daughter’s 8th birthday party at Jo’s and have nothing but amazing things to say about it. Joanie was so great to work with from start to finish, and made sure to get as much personalized info about my daughter to decorate with her favorite colors and have all her favorite songs ready to play…
The Fagans are incredibly talented & respected in the dance world. They bring their many years of experience & professionalism to their modest studios in Western Springs. At whatever level you are, you can receive proper training & technique but they never forget that having fun is key!
Great studio! Very talented instructors that make classes both fun and challenging for all levels of students. Emphasis on technique, artistry and love of dance. My college age daughter calls her former Jo's classmates her "forever friends." Class schedule and registration online which is very convenient for parents.
Jo's Footwork is an awesome dance studio. They have a fabulous adult tap program with the worlds greatest tap teacher, Jay Fagan. Heather Arocho teaches a fun adult class called Core Cardio which I highly recommend too.
Your first ballet class at Jo's Footwork Studio
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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