Business Details
32 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Elida, Ohio
Lyn's Academy of Dance has been dedicated to providing comprehensive dance training since 1994, serving both pre-professional and recreational dancers in the greater Lima area. Our mission focuses on delivering high-caliber instruction and artistic training, fostering a positive learning environment that emphasizes fun and excitement. With a team of experienced instructors holding college degrees in dance, we offer specialized programs in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Toddler and Preschool Creative Movement, and Dance Tumbling/Gymnastics.We prioritize performance opportunities through community engagement projects, competitions, and annual recitals, allowing students to showcase their talents and grow as artists. Our commitment to continuous education and research ensures that our teaching methods remain innovative and effective, supporting each dancer's journey to reach their full potential.
Services
Ballet
Pointe
Tap
Jazz
Lyrical
Hip Hop
Modern
Contemporary
Toddler Creative Movement
Dance Tumbling
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in dance education and professional training.
- Our instructors hold college degrees in dance and continue professional development.
- We provide performance opportunities through recitals, competitions, and community projects.
- Specialized programs cater to toddlers, recreational dancers, and pre-professional students.
- Founders of Lima's first local dance competition, Dance Prodigy Competition.
Services
Ballet
Our Ballet program teaches foundational techniques, including posture, grace, and precision, rooted in classical traditions. Students develop strength, flexibility, and artistry through structured lessons tailored to all skill levels. This discipline serves as the cornerstone for many other dance styles offered at our studio.
Tap
Tap classes focus on rhythm, coordination, and musicality, using percussive footwork to create sound patterns. Students learn to express themselves through syncopation and improvisation, building both technical skill and creative confidence in a dynamic, engaging environment.
Jazz
Jazz instruction emphasizes energetic movements, sharp isolations, and stylistic versatility. Classes blend traditional and contemporary styles, preparing students for stage performances and competitions while fostering individual expression and stage presence.
Hip Hop
Hip Hop classes teach street-style techniques, including breaking, popping, and locking, in a high-energy setting. Students explore choreography and freestyle, developing rhythm, confidence, and cultural awareness through modern urban dance forms.
Dance Tumbling
Dance Tumbling combines dance and gymnastics to enhance flexibility, balance, and aerial techniques. Students master skills like cartwheels, handsprings, and flips, integrating them into dance routines for enhanced performance capabilities.
People
Lyn Mulcahy
Studio Owner and Director/Dance Instructor
Lyn Mulcahy founded Lyn's Academy of Dance in 1994 after earning a Bachelor of Science in Dance Education from Bowling Green State University. With experience as a choreographer and director for major productions, she brings decades of expertise to the studio.
Liz Howard
Studio Director of Instruction/Dance Instructor
Liz Howard holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from Saint Marys College and has taught at Lyn's Academy of Dance for 26 years. She directs Ohio Northern University's dance program and has choreographed award-winning routines.
Meghan Mulcahy
Studio Business Assistant/Dance Instructor
Meghan Mulcahy, a 2022 graduate of The Ohio State University, teaches dance and serves as a business assistant. She also directs the Kindergarten-4th grade Dance program at Lima City Schools and co-directs Dance Prodigy Competition.
Gillian Cox
Dance Instructor
Gillian Cox, an Acrobatic Arts certified teacher, has instructed at Lyn's Academy of Dance for 15 years. She specializes in tumbling and competitive dance, contributing to the studio's award-winning choreography and performance programs.
Grace Zickafoose
Dance Instructor
Grace Zickafoose, a Bluffton University graduate, teaches dance at Lyn's Academy of Dance while serving as a Mathematics teacher at Elida High School. She brings extensive performance experience from regional and national productions.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Modern, Contemporary, Toddler Creative Movement, and Dance Tumbling/Gymnastics.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Yes! Students participate in annual recitals, community projects, and competitions like Dance Prodigy Competition to showcase their talents.
Do instructors have professional experience?
All instructors hold college degrees in dance and have extensive teaching, choreography, and performance experience in professional settings.
How can I register for classes?
Visit our website to access the Jackrabbit portal for registration, or contact us directly for new student enrollment assistance.
Is there a scholarship program available?
Yes, we award a $500 scholarship annually to a graduating senior with at least 10 years of studio experience for continuing education.
Reviews (6)
Kristina Engberg
Jul 25, 2021
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My son participated in the summer classes. He had so much fun dancing and playing. Lyn is very sweet and communicates well. Felt safe leaving him for the class without being in the room with him. We dont do the recitals so we look forward to next summers classes. Very well priced
Alyssa T.
May 28, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
I dont go there anymore since we moved, but i went there for over 2 years and loved it! the teachers were great and the dances are highly entertaining!
I dont go there anymore since we moved, but i went there for over 2 years and loved it! the teachers were great and the dances are highly entertaining!
Anna Smith
Aug 02, 2019
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I dont appreciate that the one recital is on Mothers Day, I could understand Mothers Day weekend. Its mothers day not daughters day
Hannah Rader
Nov 01, 2018
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My daughter just finished her second year at Lyns and we absolutely love it! Ms. Lyn is amazing with the little girls. We cant wait for our third year to begin, anyone looking for a dance studio should definitely check out Lyns Academy of Dance its the BEST!!
Makayla O'Neal
Sep 20, 2018
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Everything about this academy is outstanding, from the staff to the students! Very professional and caring staff. I Highly recommend this dance school where your treated individually and not as numbers. You wont be disappointed!
Meghan Mulcahy
Sep 11, 2018
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The staff at Lyn's Academy of Dance is educated, passionate, and so kind. At Lyn's, dance peers become your "dance family!" If you are looking for a dance studio, this is the place to be!
