Lake Forest, Illinois. Year-round classes, camps and intensives. Since 2007.
Young artists start with smiles.
Joyful, structured training in dance, acro and musical theatre for ages 6 months through adult. Fun for beginners, built to develop technique, confidence and resilience.
Call 847-615-5400 or text 847-232-4072
New here and want to try first? See the 4-Week IntroWhere Confidence Begins and Excellence Grows.
Inspiring excellence
2026-27: our 20th season
- Year-round classes, camps and intensives
- Since 2007
- Ages 6 months through adult
- Lake Forest, Illinois
Programs for every age
We serve ages 6 months through adult. Students begin with smiles and grow into technically strong, disciplined performers and leaders.
Babies & ToddlersGrown-Up & Me
Busy Babies, Wonderful 1s, Dancing Tots and Tumble Tots. Movement, music and play with a caregiver alongside.
Ages 2 to 6Early Childhood
Pre-Ballet & Tap, Primary Ballet & Tap, Kids Bop, Twirl and Tumble, Lil Ninja, Acro FUNdamentals and Broadway Kids.
Ages 6 to AdultDance & Acro Classes
Level based ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, hip-hop, contemporary and the Acrobatic Arts syllabus.
Ages 2 to 4Enrichment Club
Active play, tumbling, yoga, dance, music, art and drama in one whole-child program.
Ages 6 to 18Musical Theatre
Acting, voice and stage movement, with performance opportunities throughout the year.
Ages 6 to 18AERIAL ARTS
Take movement to new heights! Students learn to climb, wrap, balance, and pose on suspended fabric, building strength, flexibility, and body awareness. No dance experience is needed.
Not sure which class
Two questions about your child's age and what you are hoping for, and we will show one class we would put them in.
Getting started is easy
Most families enroll directly in an academic-year or sessional program. If you would rather see the studio first, the 4-Week Intro is there too.
Step 1Find a class
Pick a class that works with your schedule. If you are not sure, use the help me choose tool.
Help me choose
Step 2Enroll
Enroll online in age based programs. Confirmations are sent by email only. Want to try first? Ask about the 4-Week Intro.
Academic-year program: Weekly technique classes with recital preparation and structured progression across every division.
Try first: 4-Week Intro Program: A paid introduction of four real classes, for families who want to settle in before committing to a program.
Step 3Enjoy
Come be part of the community. Meet friends and make new ones.
Wondering about tuition? View class listings and tuition.
Classes all year round
LoMastro runs year-round. The 2026-27 academic-year program runs September 14, 2026 to May 29, 2027, with weekly technique classes, recital preparation and structured progression across all divisions. Shorter sessional blocks run through the year, and summer brings a full session, camps, intensives and choreography projects from June to August.
See the class scheduleSessional programs
Short commitment blocks are an easy way to try something new.
- Sessional: October 26 to December 11, 2026
Ready to enroll now? Go to enrollment, read how enrollment works or view class tuition. For class placement and levels, call 847-615-5400 or text 847-232-4072.
Summer at LoMastro
Summer is one of our busiest seasons. Join a 6-week summer session, camps for every age, dance intensives, choreography projects and drop-in classes, and perform in the Summer Showcase.
Explore summer programsWhat families say
Why families choose LoMastro
Families choose LoMastro because they want their child to feel confident, supported, and professionally guided from day one.
- Joyful, confidence-building classes for young beginners
- Structured curriculum that builds strong technical skills
- Programs in dance, acro and tumbling, and musical theatre
- Experienced, professional faculty
- A supportive community where children belong
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Perform
Performance is built into the LoMastro year. We produce The Nutcracker every other year, a musical in March, a Summer Showcase in July, and our dancers perform at Disney World every other year in December.
Dance Intensive Showcase 2027
July 24, 2027 at the John & Nancy Hughes Theater at Gorton Center.
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More programs
Beyond weekly classes, there is a program for almost every stage and schedule.
Meet our faculty
Meet our faculty
Loren LoMastro Specht
Founder & Executive Director
Molly LoMastro
Director of Operations & Office Manager
Dani Johnson
Director of Programs and Dance Company
Abby Rossiter
Artistic Director Emeritus & Advisor
Dannie Kray
Pom Company Director Teaching Artist
Morgan Lineweaver
Programs and Events Lead
Mary Meo
Curriculum Manager, Early Childhood Teaching Artist
Kathleen Myers
Musical Theatre Director Enrichment Club Manager Curriculum & Performance Manager for Acro, Theatre, Broadway Teaching Artist
Mica Solache
Dance Company Coordinator Teaching Artist
Blair Vaudelle
Curriculum & Performance Manager, Ballet Nutcracker Director Teaching Artist
Rose Kurutz
Studio Coordinator
Samantha Navarro
Reception/Enrollment Associate Boutique Manager Ninja Curriculum & Performance Manager
Olivia Bauso
Teaching Artist
Carla Garippo
Teaching Artist
JC Hopkins
Teaching Artist
Paige Leoni
Teaching Artist
Asiah Moore
Teaching Artist
Debra Nanni
Teaching Artist
Shannon Rodriguez
Teaching Artist
Molly Strom
Teaching Artist
Lila Turner
Teaching Artist
Megan Gapinski
Associate Teacher
Bennett Cullen
Teaching Artist
Joey Fontana
Teaching Artist
Reese Harper
Associate Teacher
Chelsie Jackson
Teaching Artist
Meredith Ann Seeley
Teaching Artist
Abigail Stachnik
Teaching Artist
- HC
Hannah Cornell
Senior LoMastro Apprentice Teacher (Sr LAT)
Caroline Helfrich
Senior LoMastro Apprentice Teacher (Sr LAT)
- EK
Ella Korczak
Senior LoMastro Apprentice Teacher (Sr LAT)
- BK
Brooklyn Kuever
Senior LoMastro Apprentice Teacher (Sr LAT)
- KM
Kaitlin Miranda
Senior LoMastro Apprentice Teacher (Sr LAT)
Comprehensive training
Comprehensive training. Structured progression. Joyful performance. Whether your child is taking their first class or preparing for high school and collegiate opportunities, we provide a clear path for growth.
Early years
- Busy Babies
- Wonderful 1s
- Dancing Tots
- Tumble Tots
- Enrichment Club
Dance technique
- Ballet
- Pointe
- PBT
- Tap
- Theater Dance
Dance styles
- Jazz
- Hip-Hop
- Contemporary
- Pom
Acro and theatre
- Tumbling
- Acrobatic Arts
- Musical Theatre
For families
Everything a LoMastro family needs, from the season calendar to dress code and live class viewing.
New student? Start here.
Tell us a little about your dancer. We will follow up with class options and how to enroll.
Prefer to talk? Call 847-615-5400 or text 847-232-4072
Visit LoMastro
We are in Lake Forest, Illinois, and we have been the top choice for families since 2007. Our main studio is 9,800+ square feet with eight studio classrooms with Marley floors, and we also teach at a satellite studio in the Gorton Community Center. Call, text or email and we will help you plan your visit.
- Call
- 847-615-5400
- Text
- 847-232-4072
- hello@lomastro.com
- Hours
- Open when classes are in session.
- Main studio
- 840 S. Waukegan Road #108, Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Satellite location
- Gorton Community Center, 400 East Illinois, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Where Confidence Begins and Excellence Grows
Young artists start with smiles. They grow into strong, confident performers.
Enroll now