Conservatory Program | LoMastro Performing Arts Academy | Lake Forest, IL
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LoMastro Conservatory Program (LCP) is available to dancers ages 14-18 who are seeking a successful balance between academics and dance.  

 

LCP is for High School dancers who wish to...

  • be part of a group of like-minded dancers. 

  • have the option to perform solos, duets, and trios

  • have the option to attend workshops and master classes

  • have the option to attend professional photo shoots

LCP Schedule: Sep 9, 2024 - May 24, 2025

The LCP weekly technique classes are exclusive to those in the Conservatory Program and focus on  technique, artistry, improvisation and composition.  

LCP Dancers are able to build their own program to suit their goals. 

Monday

7:00-7:45 PM

LCP Musical Theatre

 

7:45-8:30 PM

LCP Hip-Hop

8:30-9:30 PM

LCP Contemporary

Tuesday

6:45-7:30 PM

PBT

7:30-9:30 PM

LCP Ballet / Pointe

Wednesday

6:30-7:30 PM

LCP Contemporary/Jazz Company

7:30-8:45 PM

LCP Jazz

8:45-9:45 PM

LCP Class Solo/Duet Run-through

Thursday

6:30-8:30 PM

LCP Ballet / Pointe

8:30-9:30 PM

LCP Ballet Company

8:30-9:30 PM

H.S. Dance Team Tech

Saturday

9:00-11:00 AM

Ballet 8 / Pointe

11:00-12:30 PM

CJT + Acro 8 

12:30-1:30 PM

H.S. Dance Team Tech

Option 1: LCP Classes + Solo/Duet/Trio

Those who wish to perform/compete a solo, duet or trio are required to enroll in LCP Class + Run-through. During this LCP class on Wednesdays the dancers begin with an artistic development exercise, then they run-through their solos, duets, and trios. 

  • Dancers with a Ballet Variation are required to enroll in LCP Ballet on Tuesday and Thursdays in addition to Ballet 8 on Saturday.  PBT is also highly recommended. 

  • Dancers with a Jazz solo/duet/trio are required to enroll in 2 Ballet classes and LCP Jazz.

  • Dancers with a Contemporary solo/duet/trio are required to enroll in 2 Ballet classes and LCP Contemporary.

  • Dancers with a Hip-Hop or Musical Theatre solo/duet/trio are required to enroll in the LCP class in that style.

Option 2: LCP Clases Only

  • Ballet - Enrollment in LCP or Ballet 8 includes 30 minutes of Pointe work. Ballet students who are on Pointe are required to take the full Ballet /Pointe class twice per week. Those who are not on Pointe will be dismissed for the last 30 minutes of class. LCP students who are not on pointe may choose 1 ballet class per week, but they will not be eligible to perform in the recital.

  • Contemporary - No co-enrollment requirements, however enrollment in ballet is strongly recommended. 

  • Jazz - No co-enrollment requirements, however enrollment in ballet is strongly recommended.

  • Musical Theatre - No co-enrollment requirements. Students will learn various theatre dance techniques including dancing in heels, tap may be incorporated. 

  • Hip-Hop - No co-enrollment requirements.

 

LCP dancers are invited to participate in optional workshops to make connections with professional artists and companies.

Tuition for classes is charged based on the number of classes per week and is the same rate as all other LoMastro dance classes.  Class tuition is payable in 2 installments, the first upon registration and the 2nd on January 15.  Solo/Duet/Trio fees are additional, learn more.

Dancers who want to perform group routines should audition for our Dance Company in addition to LCP. 

Recital 2025

Recital participation is highly encouraged, but not required. Those who wish to opt out must notified the office prior to Nov 1 to avoid being charged for costume fees.  

  • For LCP Ballet classes, only those taking 2 classes per week are eligible to perform in the Recital.  A non-recital LCP Ballet class will continue to be held for those not in the recital. 

  • LCP Contemporary, LCP Jazz, LCP Musical Theatre, and LCP Hip-Hop will perform in the Recital.  Those who opt out of Recital will learn the choreography in a removable spot. Learning and rehearsing choreography is valuable whether or not the dancer performs on stage. 

Apply

Complete the LoMastro Conservatory Program Application.  Then submit a solo/duet/trio request form.  Please call 847-615-5400 with any questions you have before submitting the application. 

2024-25 LCP Opportunities 

The following is an outline of what we're planning for the 2024-25 season.  All are optional and in the Chicago area unless noted otherwise.  

Solo / Duet / Trio Choreography

Open to all LCP

Scheduled between June - August

Summer Photo Shoot

Open to all LCP

July 26 2024

Professional Headshot & Action Photo Shoot

Open to all LCP

September 7, 2024

Metamorphosis Fearless Evolution Master Classes

Open to all LCP

October 18-20, 2024

Metamorphosis Fearless Evolution Solo Showcase

Must be accepted.  Solo video application due Aug 1.

October 18-20, 2024

Metamorphosis Fearless Evolution Group Showcase - Those Cast in "Hanging By A Thread"

Cast

October 18-20, 2024

The Movement Retreat/Intensive

Open to all LCP

January 11-12, 2025

Virtuosity Dance Festival

Open to Solo/Duet/Trio 

and Company

February 7-9, 2025

Youth America Grand Prix Competition - Chicago and/or Indianapolis

Open to those with both a Ballet Variation & a Contemporary Solo

TBA Feb-Mar

Shine Your Light Competition - Chicago, IL

Open to Solo/Duet/Trio 

March 14-16, 2025

TBA Dance Competition 

Open to Solo/Duet/Trio 

April 11-13 or 25-27, 2025

ICON Master Classes & Competition

Open to Ballet Vairations  & Contempoary Solo/Duet/Trio

April / May 2025

LoMastro Recitals 

Technique classes will perform.

May 30-June 1, 2025

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