Emma Prilaman (she/her) was honored to debut her first role with Perpetual Motion as "Cora" in the 2018 Spring Concert titled Cora's Door. Emma received her BFA in Dance Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2017 and began performing professionally with PM immediately after. Since graduating from UCO, Emma has toured nationally as a hoop dancer, in addition to completing two residencies at Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return in Sante Fe, and performing in the World Dance Alliance Global Summit Gala in Newfoundland; to name of few of her favorite performance opportunities. During her time with PMD, she has become a sought after dance teacher, aerial instructor, flow artist, and fire spinner in the OKC metro area. Emma is incredibly thankful to continue her professional career with Perpetual Motion Dance and excited to continue bringing innovative art to the OKC community and beyond! When Emma is offstage, she is the General Manager and drink specialist at 1884 in Edmond’s Railyard.

Melanie Lambert (she/her) received her B.F.A. in Dance Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma. During her time there, she was a member of the Kaleidoscope Dance Company; where she worked with guest artists and the creative UCO faculty. Through Kaleidoscope, she also participated in the American College Dance Association in 2018. Melanie joined Perpetual Motion Dance in the fall of 2018. Her first performance with Perpetual Motion Dance was əˈstrā at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in the spring of 2019. Melanie is also the dance teacher at Putnam City North High School since the fall of 2018. There she is in charge of the North Dance Company. They attend multiple workshops throughout the OKC Metro and attend the Oklahoma High School Dance Festival every year. Melanie performed in the Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival in the summer of 2016. She was a choreographer for OCDF for the first time in 2021; which was all taught and performed virtually. Melanie is thrilled to be a choreographer again for the 2022 OCDF. Melanie is also a teacher for PM2 which is our junior dance company. She can not wait to start rehearsals with the new PM2 company this upcoming season. Melanie is thrilled to continue her professional career with Perpetual Motion Dance.

Katelyn Prewitt (she/her) studied dance at the University of Central Oklahoma where she was also a member of the Kaleidoscope Dance Company for four years. During her time at UCO, she had the opportunity to work with choreographers such as Leah Cox, Mike Esperanza, Jeremy Duvall and Noa Shiloh. Katelyn’s performance credits include the American College Dance Association’s Gala concert in addition to tours in Paris, New York and Seoul. Katelyn joined Perpetual Motion Dance in 2019, bringing not only her joy for dance but also her talents as a makeup artist using those skills behind the scenes for show productions.

Stormi Luney (she/her) has been with Perpetual Motion since 2019, after she graduated with her B.A in Dance Education from the University of Central Oklahoma. During her time at UCO, she received the Outstanding pk-12 Undergraduate Education Major Award, as well as the Dean’s Recognition Award in Dance. A former member of UCO’s touring dance company, Kaleidoscope, she has worked with artists such as DIAVOLO, Jeremy Duvall, Mike Esperanza, Noa Shiloh, and many more. Stormi has participated in professional development conferences such as the National Dance Education Organization Conference and the National Conference of Undergraduate Research as a co-presenter/performer. She was chosen to be a writer by the Oklahoma State Department of Education to create the frameworks for the new Oklahoma State Dance Standards. A certified dance educator, Stormi is the head chair for the Fine Arts Department, and the Sites Coordinator for the Academy of Arts at Capitol Hill High School.

Summer Brandley (she/her) is a hard worker who appreciates the diligent physicality of dance. She continued her studies at Wichita State University and graduated with a B.F.A. in Dance Performance. While in school, Summer had the opportunity to perform for guest artists Jammie Walker and Darrell Grand Moultrie, as well as study at Gibney Dance and attend ACDA. Summer teaches dance classes across multiple disciplines and is a certified personal trainer. Summer joined Perpetual Motion Dance in 2021.

Claire Swanson (they/them) is a recent graduate of University of Central Oklahoma with a BFA in dance performance and a BA in psychology. Claire has been dancing for 19 years, and has trained in a wide variety of styles, including ballet, contemporary, jazz, modern, and as a recent addition aerial. Claire was a member of Kaleidoscope dance company for 3 years, which allowed them to work with a number of choreographers including Mike Esperanza, George Staib, Jesse Zaritt, Tiffanie Carson and 10 hairy legs. Claire has choreographed in various student showcases at UCO, and most recently created a work for the Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival. Outside of dance Claire works as a seamstress and creates their own sewing projects.

Abby grew up dancing in Edmond, Oklahoma. For fourteen years, she studied the Vaganova method at the Academy of Ballet and Theatre Arts under Lisa Webb. Abby furthered her education in dance and musical theatre at Fort Lewis College and Colorado State University. During the completion of her bachelor’s degree in Dance, Abby choreographed pieces that were heavily inspired by Bob Fosse. After graduation, Abby moved back to Oklahoma City and has started her first season with Perpetual Motion Dance in 2023.

Gracie McPhetridge is a recent graduate of University of Central Oklahoma where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance Performance. While at UCO, she was able to work with choreographers such as Bradley Rapier and Mike Esperanza through Kaleidoscope Dance Company. Gracie has trained in a wide variety of styles including contemporary, jazz, ballet, modern, and tap. She has also performed for the OKC Dodgers and Frontier City Theme Park. This is her first season with Perpetual Motion Dance.

Claire received her BFA in Ballet Pedagogy and BS in Nonprofit Business from the University of Oklahoma with Distinction. Claire works as a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, a 500hr registered Yoga teacher, and a certified Pilates instructor. Other passions include serving as a board member for the Children’s Health Foundation, and more personally, advocating for mental health awareness. She strives to choose kindness and practice empathy in all she does, and enjoys life’s adventures with her Golden Retriever and best friend, George, by her side. Claire previously spent 5 seasons performing with Perpetual Motion Dance, including collaboration with New Mexico’s Meow Wolf and Oklahoma’s Factory Obscura. She is grateful to be back sky dancing with Perpetual Motion Dance!
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