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LoMastro Performing Arts Academy

4.6 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Ballet school in Lake Forest, Illinois

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe Pre-professional

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 2–18 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 847-615-5400
  • Website & schedule lomastro.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 9 am–6 pm
Tuesday 9 am–6 pm
Wednesday 9 am–6 pm
Thursday 9 am–6 pm
Friday 9 am–6 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at LoMastro Performing Arts Academy, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 21 mentions

“From the helpful staff, inspiring teachers and positive & energetic environment, it’s provided such a fantastic place for my daughters to grow as dancers and individuals.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet 5 mentions

“My preschooler loves going to their enrichment classes prior to her preschool day to play, learn, tumble, and dance.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi LoMastro Performing Arts Academy teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 89 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The staff and teachers are warm and kind and really make it a welcoming environment for all!”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter loves LoMastro!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 9 mentions

“It's been amazing seeing her grow; her confidence, her movements, her flexibility, her friendships.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 13 mentions

“Having both daughters dance in the Nutcracker last December was a highlight and we look forward to making more dance memories at LoMastro.”

serious pre-professional training 2 mentions

“My youngest has been in their dance company for two years, and it is the only activity she is always excited to attend.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 7 mentions

“And they do an amazing job with the recital each year- it’s professional and so much fun, and the dancers feel so special!”

From the reviews

I have two daughters 5 years apart who have very different dance interests and LoMastro is able to meet our needs through class offerings and camps. The teachers are professional, talented and engaging.The facility is clean and well stocked with dance attire and snacks.

★★★★★ — Katie, Mar 2023

LoMastro has been our dance home for ongoing eleven years & my daughter has truly enjoyed every moment. The evidence of the powerful role LoMastro & faculty have played in her life shows through her excelled growth in dance, respected mentors she has found in teachers and the formation of very close dance friends.

★★★★★ — Amy, Sep 2024

LoMastro Performing Arts Academy is a wonderful place for kids of all ages and levels. It has been a great place for my daughter starting from when she was a baby. They offer many options for dance classes, as well as fabulous camps and birthday parties.

★★★★★ — Lindsay, Sep 2024

Our experience at LoMastro over the past ~10 years with both of our daughters has been incredible. From the helpful staff, inspiring teachers and positive & energetic environment, it’s provided such a fantastic place for my daughters to grow as dancers and individuals.

★★★★★ — Mindy, Sep 2024

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Adult ballet at LoMastro Performing Arts Academy

LoMastro Performing Arts Academy runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.

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Your first ballet class at LoMastro Performing Arts Academy

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find LoMastro Performing Arts Academy

840 S Waukegan Rd Ste 108, Lake Forest, IL60045

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