Business Details
32 Years
experience
Premier Dance Instruction in Lima, Ohio
Since 1994, Lyn's Academy of Dance has provided comprehensive dance training to pre-professional and recreational dancers in the greater Lima area. Our mission focuses on delivering high-caliber instruction while fostering a positive, fun learning environment. With experienced instructors holding college degrees in dance, we offer specialized training in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, modern, and contemporary styles.Our curriculum includes performance opportunities through community projects, competitions, and annual recitals. We maintain rigorous standards for dancewear and footwear, ensuring students meet professional requirements for classes and performances. The studio emphasizes consistent attendance and technical excellence, preparing students for advanced dance pursuits or lifelong appreciation of the art form.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip Hop
Lyrical
Modern
Contemporary
Pointe
Tumbling
Competition Training
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of combined teaching experience from college-educated instructors
- Our curriculum includes 8+ dance styles with specialized competition preparation
- We provide performance opportunities through annual recitals and community engagements
- Our structured attendance policy ensures technical continuity and progress
- We maintain professional dancewear standards with exclusive online retail access
What people say
Exceptional instructors
Professional training
Excellent recitals
Competition success
Structured programs
Services
Ballet
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn traditional techniques from experienced instructors with professional performance backgrounds. Classes emphasize proper form, musicality, and performance preparation for both recreational and competitive dancers.
Competition Training
We prepare dancers for competitive success through specialized choreography and technical instruction. Our competition teams participate in regional events with comprehensive support for costume requirements and performance preparation throughout the dance season.
Tumbling
This program builds foundational acrobatic abilities with safety-focused instruction. Students progress through skill levels while developing strength and coordination that complement their dance training in various performance styles.
Private Lessons
Individualized sessions allow focused attention on specific dance techniques or competition preparation. Our 30-minute private lessons accommodate dancers seeking to refine skills or learn choreography at their own pace.
Summer Programs
Our summer sessions offer intensive training opportunities through workshops and special classes. These programs maintain dance skills during school breaks while introducing new techniques and performance concepts.
People
Lyn Mulcahy
Studio Owner and Director
Bachelor of Science in Dance Education from Bowling Green State University with 30+ years teaching experience. Founder of Dance Prodigy Competition and former rehearsal director for professional dance productions.
Liz Howard
Director of Instruction
26-year studio veteran with Master of Fine Arts in Dance from Saint Mary's College. Former Director of Dance at Lake Bryn Mawr Camp and current Ohio Northern University Dance Program director.
Meghan Mulcahy
Business Assistant
17-year studio alumna with Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Ohio State University. Former assistant teacher and current business operations manager with extensive competition performance experience.
Gillian Cox
Dance Instructor
15-year teaching staff member with Acrobatic Arts certification. Specializes in competitive dance instruction and choreography that has earned numerous awards at regional dance competitions.
Grace Zickafoose
Dance Instructor
16-year studio graduate with extensive performance experience in professional productions. Combines classroom teaching experience with practical knowledge of competitive dance requirements.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, modern, contemporary, pointe, and tumbling classes for all skill levels.
Do you have competition teams?
Yes, we have competitive dance teams with auditions held annually. Our teams participate in regional competitions throughout the season.
What are your class schedules?
Regular classes run September-May with summer sessions available. Detailed schedules are posted on our website for current and prospective students.
What dancewear is required?
Specific dancewear requirements vary by class. We provide detailed guidelines and offer exclusive access to approved dancewear through our online store.
How do I register for classes?
Registration is available online through our Jackrabbit portal. New students should contact the studio directly for registration assistance and class placement.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes, we offer 30-minute private dance and tumbling lessons with experienced instructors. Scheduling is available by appointment.