Meet our Team

Our instructors are highly qualified with collegiate degrees or degrees in life experience. Our instructors are passionate about the performing arts and desire to create a safe and cultivating setting for our students. Read more about our instructors below.

  • 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.

  • Art, Set Design, Props Master

    My work is rooted in a lifelong connection to creative expression. With 17 years of experience in the arts, I explore the intersections of painting, jewelry design, and set design. Three mediums that allow me to build stories through color, form, and space. Whether I'm layering paint on canvas, shaping metal and stone into wearable pieces, or designing immersive sets, l approach each project as an opportunity to communicate emotion and narrative through visual texture and composition.

    I'm drawn to contrasts, between raw and refined, delicate and bold, stillness and movement. My creative process is intuitive and hands-on, often beginning with a mood, a material, or a feeling I want to translate. Each piece is a reflection of my curiosity and a deep desire to connect with others through shared visual experience.

    Art, for me, is not limited by medium, it's a fluid, evolving language that I continue to explore with intention and passion.

  • 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.

  • Dance

    Originally from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Anna began dancing at the age of 3 at Portsmouth School of Ballet. While she explored various dance styles and participated on her studio’s Competition Team, her primary focus and passion remained in classical ballet.

    Between the ages of thirteen and seventeen, Anna attended several prestigious programs, including those at Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Company Experience. At seventeen, she was accepted into Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Full-Time Program, where she trained at a pre-professional level. Following her graduation, she was invited to join PBT’s Graduate Program, where she continued to train and perform with the PBT company.

    During her time at PBT, Anna performed in numerous productions, including The Nutcracker (Terrence Orr), The Great Gatsby (Jordan Morris), Giselle (Jean Coralli & Jules Perrot), and George Balanchine’s Divertimento No. 15 and George Balanchine’s Serenade. She also performed in original works choreographed by company dancers Cooper Verona and Yoshiaki Nakano.

    In 2020, Anna earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Services with a concentration in Family Studies and a minor in Early Childhood Education from the University of New Hampshire. She has since worked in various educational and ministry settings, and currently works in a daytime Montessori program for children ages 3-6.

    Anna is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for dance with students and families at The Lex Center of Performing Arts.

  • Dance

    Berlynn is a dedicated and accomplished dancer currently on the Ohio State Dance Team, where she has earned four national championships and two world championships. She began dancing at the age of 10 and trained at the Orange County Performing Arts Academy, where she developed her technique across a variety of styles. Known for her strong work ethic and love for performing, Berlynn continues to grow as both an athlete and artist, inspiring others through her passion and dedication.

  • 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.

  • Admin

    Bio coming soon!