Owner, Director
Alex began The Lex Center in June of 2011 with a hopeful dream and has grown the studio into a booming business. She has been dancing since the age of five; she received competition training from Judy Dollenmayer’s Studio of Dance and classical dance training at BalletMet Academy of Columbus. Her genres of training include - classical ballet (French and Cecchetti methods), tap, jazz, contemporary, en pointe, hip hop, Irish step dance. During her training at BalletMet, she participated in annual shows such as The Nutcracker and Holiday Pops with Columbus Symphony Orchestra. She was also an avid member of her HS drama club. Alex also choreographed pieces for shows and was a member of dance teams in Columbus. She holds an Associate degree of Biblical Studies from Life Leadership College and an Associate of Liberal Arts degree from Columbus State. As a mom to four littles who you might see running around the studio (Duke, Lo, Romy and Rafe), Alex has a passion for growing the performing arts in small communities and thrives with her husband in business entrepreneurship.

Drums, Percussion, Beginning Guitar
Lane brings both energy and dedication to his work as a musician. With eight years of experience, he discovered his love for music in 5th grade when he began playing drums. From there, his commitment grew as he performed with his school’s percussion section from 7th grade through his senior year. Upon graduation, Lane was honored with the John Philip Sousa Award, recognizing his outstanding musicianship and leadership throughout high school.
As section leader of the Mount Gilead Marching Band for two years, Lane gained valuable experience leading rehearsals, guiding his peers, and teaching both group and individual lessons. His passion for music extends beyond performance—he is committed to pursuing a career that allows him to share the art and universal language of music with others.

Dance, Musical Theater
Sarah Chavez is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, and has been dancing since five years old. She began training in many dance styles, but emphasized strongly in ballet, and became certified through Cecchetti Ballet Exam Grade Six. She received her BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Sarah has had opportunities to train nationwide with prestigious companies and choreographers including Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Company, Ballet West, SALT Contemporary Dance Company, and many more. She is proud of her diverse and well rounded training and has dance opportunities in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro/contortion styles. Sarah has danced professionally with Quixotic Cirque Nouveau, Worlds of Fun Theme Park Entertainment, Houston Contemporary Dance Company, and is continuing her dance career in Columbus as she begins her first season with Whirlwind Contemporary Dance Company. Sarah has been teaching and choreographing for the past seven years, and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with the next generation of dancers!

Piano, Keys, Choral
Tetiana, a passionate musician, moved to the USA from Ukraine in 2023, bringing with her years of experience in music education. She began learning music by playing the piano at a music school, where she studied for 8 years. Then she entered and successfully graduated first from a Music College, then from the University of Arts, receiving a master’s degree in choral conducting, vocal, and music teaching. After completing her studies, she combined work in music schools and singing in choirs in the cities of Kharkiv and Kyiv. Tetiana's adaptable teaching strategies cater to diverse learners, fostering consistent academic success. With a background in child development and elementary education, she excels in both individual and group instruction, incorporating engaging vocal exercises and personalized attention.
Tetiana loves to travel, so she spent some time in Asian countries, where she also had a private piano teaching practice. She is convinced that music provides individuals with valuable skills for various aspects of life, including self-confidence, public performing experiences, and an understanding of beauty.
Besides music, Tetiana enjoys traveling, sports, and spending time with her husband and teenage daughter.

Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Michael Ulery is a guitarist and bassist with over 35 years of stage and studio experience across genres including heavy, alternative, punk, jazz, and acoustic. He has performed throughout central Ohio and beyond since 1985, sharing stages with well-known artists and adapting easily as a lead, rhythm, or backing musician. A recipient of the 2009 Ohio Governor’s Award for the Arts, he has also charted in world and new age categories for solo instrumental works.
In addition to performing, Michael has decades of teaching experience and is passionate about guiding the next generation of musicians. He has taught guitar for more than a decade, bringing both technical skill and a love for music to his students.
Currently supporting an Americana project on bass, Michael brings a professional, ego-free approach, grounded in decades of performance, touring readiness, and a deep respect for collaboration. At 55, he continues to practice daily, gig regularly, and is committed to making music his priority.

Co-Owner, CMO, Maintenance
Tyler joined The Lex team in 2020. He is an experienced sales and marketing Manager by day, with a focus in Distribution Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Sales, Social Media Optimization (SMO), and Adobe Creative Suite. Tyler was a collegiate athlete at Muskingum University, where he also received his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in Business, Marketing and Sociology. Tyler, along with his wife and co-owner Alex, enjoys business entrepreneurship. You’ll see Tyler around the studio helping with studio maintenance and aiding with mid and end of season performances.

Meet our Team