06/11/2026
We’re so excited to introduce our wonderful lineup of movers & dancers for our Sweet Yield Community Move-A-Thon this Saturday, June 13th! 👇👇👇
👟 Gemma Harris is a daily runner, lifelong performer, and passionate community builder. As one of Sweet Yield Community’s original members, she is a familiar face in the studio, leading runs and walks through Myriad Gardens and moderating Studio Chats. She brings energy and connection wherever she goes.
🧘 Ellie Valdez is an OKC choreographer and creative. She teaches with Kismet Arts Studio & Theatre and choreographs for school productions. She has her 200 hour yoga teaching certification, Yin, and Inside Flow certifications. Ellie feels a passion for making movement accessible for all bodies and leading with intention.
🩰 Carley Schmitt is an OCU Dance graduate and brings years of teaching experience and a passion for making dance accessible, welcoming, and fun for all. Carley teaches kids studio classes and adult community classes at SYS and brings warmth to every class she leads.
🎶 Brinn Thorpe is a dedicated dancer and instructor who believes dance is not only an art form, but a source of healing, and she strives to create a space where every dancer feels valued and encouraged to recognize their strengths.
👞 Gracie McPhetridge is an artist, dancer, and educator. She earned her BFA in Dance from the UCO. She has performed and taught with Perpetual Motion Dance, sharing her passion for movement with dancers of all ages. She creates a supportive space where students can build confidence and connect with others.
🔥 Briaja Smith is a hip-hop dancer passionate about performing, choreographing, and teaching. She brings a vibrant presence to the stage and a welcoming energy to the classroom. She loves teaching students to be confident and discover the joy that comes with performing.
💫 Meegan Hertensteiner obtained her BFA from OU and will receive her MFA in Dance this summer, with her thesis around prolonging the dance career. She is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Human Creature Dance Theatre, and she brings her passion and generous spirit everywhere she goes.
Link in bio to sign up! 🤩
