The Lex Center of Performing Arts - Dance studio in Sunbury, Ohio
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The Lex Center of Performing Arts

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22 West Granville Street

Sunbury, Ohio 43074

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
57 programs

About The Lex Center of Performing Arts

The Lex Center of Performing Arts, located in Sunbury, Ohio, has been a vibrant hub for aspiring performers since its founding in June 2011 by owner Alex Blaine. The center offers a comprehensive performing arts education for students of all ages, from toddlers (ages 2-3) through adults, fostering creativity and personal growth in a supportive environment. Dancers can explore a diverse range of disciplines including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Acrobatics, Barre, and Musical Theater. For younger students, Creative Movement classes provide an early introduction to the joys of dance. The Lex Center prides itself on intimate class sizes, ensuring personalized attention to develop strong technique and character. The studio boasts a talented and experienced faculty, including owner Alex Blaine, who brings extensive training in classical ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and hip hop. Sarah Chavez, with a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography and professional performance credits, guides students in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, musical theater, and acro/contortion. Anna Lukacz contributes her strong ballet background from prestigious programs, and Berlynn Gonzalez enriches the offerings with her national championship experience from the Ohio State Dance Team. Beyond regular classes, The Lex Center provides multiple performance opportunities throughout the year and is committed to a heart-centered approach with instructors dedicated to the well-being of every dancer, cultivating a lifelong love for the performing arts.

Styles offered at The Lex Center of Performing Arts

Programs from The Lex Center of Performing Arts

57 programs available

Classes

PRIVATE TRAINING

Private lessons are available upon request. Students will work one-on-one with an instructor in the studio space with a completely customized lesson plan. Prices may vary.

ADULT DANCE MIX

Try something new each week—from jazz to lyrical to beginner ballet—this class rotates styles and keeps things fresh. No experience needed!

ADULT STRETCH & FLEXIBILITY

A relaxing yet effective class focused on increasing range of motion, releasing tension, and improving balance. Great for all fitness levels.

ADULT HIP HOP

This high-energy class offers cardio, choreography, and swagger. Dance to the latest beats while building confidence and endurance in a supportive, no-judgment environment.

ADULT TAP

Rhythmic, fun, and upbeat! Learn classic tap steps and combinations while building coordination and musicality. No prior experience necessary, just a love of movement and sound.

BALANCÉ

BALANCÉ uses three foundational techniques- Beginning Ballet, Barre Fitness, and Stretch, to help warm up, move, strengthen and lengthen muscles, and achieve elegant carriage of a dancer

PRE-POINTE

Students prepare for being en-pointe, with strengthening exercises and flexibility in the feet, legs, and core. Students must have previous ballet training, and must be at least 10 years of age.

CONTEMPORARY

Students will learn how to use unique movement with their bodies to their fullest potential. With a combination of techniques and rep from Lyrical, Contemporary and Modern styles, students will learn interested moves based on inspiring stories, lyric based, or body movement techniques like Graham and Cunningham.

HIP HOP

Students will learn how to pop, lock and perform different styles of hip hop, such as break, threading, isolations and more. Levels separated according to age and ability.

TAP

This class will teach students how to create beats with their feet, focusing on percussion style and traditional tap dance moves. Levels separated according to age and ability.

JAZZ

Move to the style of the music. The students in this class will learn the basics of jazz, moving to the style of the music as well as working on core strength and flexibility. Levels separated according to age and ability.

BALLET

Learn ballet basics, techniques and poise. This class will learn the basics of ballet as well as the importance of technique and poise. Students will learn basic French vocabulary and perform a ballet piece at the end of the school year. Levels separated according to age and ability.

COMBINATION CLASS

Beginner-level class combining ballet, tap, jazz, acro, and hip hop—perfect for young dancers exploring different styles.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT

An intro to dance that teaches basic ballet positions, movement games, and classroom behavior in a fun, age-appropriate setting.

MOVE WITH ME

A 30-minute class for toddlers and their grown-ups to explore movement with music, scarves, and props. A fun way to build motor skills and bond.

Dance Classes

Dance Classes for all levels and styles, providing high-quality, passionate instruction in a space where students feel both challenged and supported.

Lex Performance Team

Challenging. Our goal is to highlight the students best features and abilities, as well as challenge the students to grow and reach new levels with their dance journey. Commitment. Having performance team lessons and going to local competitions with the team teaches students commitment and follow through, from the first lesson all the way to the very end of the season with our final show. Professionalism. Performance Team is held with high regard in the studio and the members are considered leaders amongst peers. Execution. It all begins with an idea. Working either privately one-on-one with an instructor or with a team, students will learn how to properly execute to the final goal. Enjoyable. Our students have fun with performance team! They create friendships and camaraderie amongst their peers. Fulfillment. Many of our students who join performance team do incredibly well during competitions with personal awards and goals fulfilled.

Musical Theater

Musical Theater classes for ages 4-5. Students will learn basic moves, gain flexibility and strength, rehearse routines, learn dedication and commitment.

Boys Crew

Boys Crew classes for ages 3-5. Students will learn basic moves, gain flexibility and strength, rehearse routines, learn dedication and commitment.

Combo: Tap & Ballet

Combo: Tap & Ballet classes for ages 4-5. Students will learn basic moves, gain flexibility and strength, rehearse routines, learn dedication and commitment.

Creative Movement

Creative Movement classes for ages 2-3. Students will learn basic moves, gain flexibility and strength, rehearse routines, learn dedication and commitment.

MUSICAL THEATER

Musical Theater is a theater based class where students combine acting, singing and dancing all into one. Students have the opportunity to perform in our yearly shows.

MOVE WITH ME

A 30-minute class for toddlers and their grown-ups to explore movement with music, scarves, and props. A fun way to build motor skills and bond. (Bring your own yoga mat and scarf.)

Dance

Dance classes with Berlynn Gonzalez. She is a dedicated and accomplished dancer currently on the Ohio State Dance Team. She developed her technique across a variety of styles and continues to grow as both an athlete and artist, inspiring others through her passion and dedication.

Dance

Dance classes with Anna Lukacz. Her primary focus and passion remained in classical ballet. She attended prestigious programs and trained at a pre-professional level. Anna is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love for dance with students and families.

Dance, Musical Theater

Dance and musical theater classes taught by Sarah Chavez. She has diverse and well-rounded training in ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, and acro/contortion styles. She has been teaching and choreographing for the past seven years.

Irish Step Dance

Irish step dance training with Alex Blaine.

Hip Hop

Hip hop dance training with Alex Blaine.

En Pointe

En pointe dance training with Alex Blaine.

Contemporary

Contemporary dance training with Alex Blaine.

Jazz

Jazz dance training with Alex Blaine.

Tap

Tap dance training with Alex Blaine.

Classical Ballet

Classical ballet training including French and Cecchetti methods.

Dance Classes for all levels and styles

Inspiring Creativity. Building Confidence. Connecting Generations. Since 2011, The Lex Center has been a creative home for students of all ages to explore and grow in dance, music, and theater. Our mission is to provide high-quality, passionate instruction in a space where students feel both challenged and supported.

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Our stage is set and our passion for the arts is limitless. From dance to theater, music to magic, we're here to ignite your creativity and elevate your talents. Join our family of performers and let the world become your stage.

Creative Movement

Creative Movement Thursday - Full Season (ages 2-3)

Thursday 4:45 PM
Combination

Combination Thursday - Ballet & Beginning Tumble - Half Season (ages 3-4)

Thursday 5:15 PM
Acro Dance & Tumble - Level 2

Acro Dance & Tumble - Level 2 (ages 5-18)

Thursday 6:00 PM
Jazz

Jazz (ages 12-18)

Thursday 6:45 PM
Ballet & Choreography

Ballet & Choreography (ages 12-18)

Thursday 7:45 PM
Pointe Technique

Pointe Technique (ages 12-18)

Thursday 9:00 PM
Combination

Combination Tuesday - Ballet, Jazz & Tap - Half Season (ages 3-4)

Tuesday 5:00 PM
Tap

Tap (ages 5-8)

Tuesday 5:15 PM
Acro Dance & Tumble - Level 1

Acro Dance & Tumble - Level 1 (ages 5-18)

Tuesday 5:45 PM
Creative Movement

Creative Movement Tuesday - Half Season (ages 2-3)

Tuesday 5:45 PM
Ballet & Choreography

Ballet & Choreography (ages 5-8)

Tuesday 6:15 PM
Progressive Ballet - Non-Performing Technique Class

Progressive Ballet - Non-Performing Technique Class (ages 5-18)

Tuesday 7:00 PM
Jazz

Jazz (ages 5-8)

Tuesday 7:00 PM
Pre - Pointe Technique

Pre - Pointe Technique (ages 9-12)

Tuesday 7:30 PM
Hip Hop Crew

Hip Hop Crew (ages 5-18)

Tuesday 7:30 PM
Tap

Tap (ages 12-18)

Tuesday 8:45 PM
Jazz

Jazz (ages 9-12)

Wednesday 5:00 PM
Creative Movement

Creative Movement Wednesday - Half Season (ages 2-3)

Wednesday 5:15 PM
Ballet & Choreography

Ballet & Choreography (ages 9-12)

Wednesday 5:30 PM
Combination - Ballet & Hip Hop

Combination - Ballet & Hip Hop - Full Season (ages 3-4)

Wednesday 5:45 PM
Boys Hip Hop and Technique

Boys Hip Hop and Technique (ages 5-12)

Wednesday 6:15 PM
Tap

Tap (ages 9-12)

Wednesday 7:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact The Lex Center of Performing Arts?

Call The Lex Center of Performing Arts at (614) 374-2938 or visit http://www.thelex.co/.

Does The Lex Center of Performing Arts have a website?

Yes, you can find The Lex Center of Performing Arts online at http://www.thelex.co/.

Does The Lex Center of Performing Arts have evening hours?

Yes, The Lex Center of Performing Arts offers evening hours. Monday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM, Tuesday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM, Wednesday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM, Thursday: 5:00 - 7:30 PM.

What city is The Lex Center of Performing Arts in?

The Lex Center of Performing Arts is in Sunbury, Ohio.

What is the best way to contact The Lex Center of Performing Arts?

The quickest way is to call (614) 374-2938 or visit http://www.thelex.co/.