LINEAGE

WELCOME LETTER

HELLO & WELCOME FROM OWNER, MELISSA MCGHEE.

We are excited to bring you Central Ohio’s newest dance studio! My name is Melissa McGhee, founder and owner of the studio and also the Head Coach of The Ohio State University Dance Team. I am originally from Toledo, Ohio, but have lived in the Columbus area for over fifteen years and have grown to love it and call it home!

Growing up, I had the privilege of dancing at a number of incredible dance studios and learning from distinguished faculty. As with many dancers, the studio was my home away from home, and more importantly, many of my teammates and teachers became family to me. The studio was the place where I learned an immense amount about myself and some important life lessons: how to work hard, how to be disciplined, how to fail, how to succeed and many more. Reflecting on my experience, I realized how formative those years spent in the dance studio were in shaping me into who I am today.

It was with a strong desire to offer young dancers the same experience I had growing up combined with my passion for creating teams and a sense of community, that Lineage Dance Co. was created! We hope you join our Lineage Dance Co. Family … and can’t wait to get started on our third season!

OUR MISSION

LINEAGE DANCE CO. EXISTS TO PROVIDE A **DANCE STUDIO COMMUNITY** WITH **QUALITY** INSTRUCTION AND AN **INCLUSIVE**, **TEAM ORIENTED** ENVIRONMENT THAT DEVELOPS **WELL-ROUNDED** DANCERS AND PEOPLE.

We believe in putting the team before the individual and are a stronger team through including different backgrounds, experiences and points of view
We are committed to transparency and doing the right thing
We value proactive, clear and open communication
We are invested in creating an upbeat environment that balances the discipline of dance through engaged and energized instruction
We prioritize professionalism and strive to deliver exceptional results

MEET OUR TEAM

The common thread and “lineage” among our staff inspired the name for the studio! The majority of our instructors have had the opportunity to be a member of The Ohio State University Dance Team. Through this experience, they have a common lens and understanding of the valuable lessons dance can teach you and the positive impact dance can make on your life! They have trained and performed at an elite level and know what it takes first hand to develop young dancers.