ABOUT THE COMPANY

Perpetual Motion Dance is a modern and aerial dance company based in Oklahoma City with a mission to “create, develop and inspire innovative dance.” They blend post modern and aerial dance techniques with a signature grace and technical ingenuity to create dance on all planes. Perpetual Motion Dance is in their 23rd season of creating annual original concerts in addition to regional and national touring.

The recent original concerts of Perpetual Motion Dance include “Equilibrium” (2024), “The Big Voices Project” (2023), “Y2O” (2022), a celebration of our 20th anniversary in modern & aerial dance, “REWIND” (2020-21), in collaboration with Factory Obscura, “əˈstrā” (2019), an original concert performed at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, “Cora’s Door” (2018), developed and inspired by time spent at Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return, “Quinze” (2017), excerpts performed at Meow Wolf - Santa Fe, NM, “Wanderlust” (2016), performed at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma State University Seretean Theater in Stillwater, OK; “Fault Line” (2015), a collaboration with Perpetual Motion Dance, welder Joey Smith and video animation artist Kyle Van Osdol, performed at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Tulsa SummerStage (June 2015) and the Houston Fringe Festival (awarded Best Dance Performance in Festival); “KINETIC” (2014) performed at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City and an excerpt performed at the National Performance Network annual conference; and “Water Won’t Wait” (2013) performed at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, ReCreation Studios in Little Rock, AR, and “Live at the Crossroads” in Kansas City.

In addition to presenting original concerts and tours, Perpetual Motion Dance is committed to educating both adults and youth through classes, workshops, and residencies. In August 2006, Perpetual Motion organized the first annual Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival, which brings together regional choreographers with performers of all ages and backgrounds.

2026 Perpetual Motion Dance Performing Company Members

Emma Prilaman Dancer Photo — Emma Prilaman, B.F.A.

Rehearsal Director, Choreographer, Dancer, & Aerialist

Emma Prilaman (she/her) was honored to debut her first role with Perpetual Motion Dance 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 with PMD immediately after. Emma has toured nationally, including two residencies at Meow Wolf, performing in the World Dance Alliance Global Summit Gala in Newfoundland, and partnering with live musicians — such as the Oklahoma Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra & Tulsa Signature Symphony. During her time with PMD, Emma has become a sought after dance and aerial instructor, hoop dancer, and fire performer in the OKC metro area. Emma is passionate about pursuing her dance career with Perpetual Motion, with hopes to continue bringing innovative art to the OKC community and beyond! Whenever Emma is offstage, she is the Beverage Director at Birdie's by Chef Kevin Lee and MAHT of Uptown.

Melanie Lambert, B.F.A.

Community Engagement, Choreographer, Dancer, & Aerialist

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 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, again in 2022 and now again for the PM2, PMD’s Jr. Company.

Katelyn Prewitt Photo — Katelyn Prewitt

Costume Director, Choreographer, Dancer, & Aerialist,

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.

Summer Brandley, B.F.A.

OCDF Coordinator, Choreographer, Dancer, & Aerialist

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 has taught dance across multiple disciplines; she currently works as a personal trainer & pilates instructor. Summer joined Perpetual Motion Dance in 2021.

Avery Patterson

PM2 Director, Dancer & Aerialist

Avery Patterson (they/them) is a graduate with a BFA in dance performance from the University of Central Oklahoma. Avery is trained in a multitude of dance styles, with modern and aerial being held closest in their heart. During their time at UCO, they had the opportunity to work with choreographers such as Mike Esperanza, Bubba Carr, and Alexandra Beller. They joined Perpetual Motion Dance in 2024 and they are ecstatic to continue their dance journey further!

WELCOME NEW COMPANY MEMBERS

Jeanne Devillier is a dance artist in the Oklahoma City area. They are originally from Plano, Texas and began their dance training at the Plano Metropolitan Ballet. While continuing their education at Collin College, Jeanne joined the Collin Dance Ensemble, where they danced under the direction of Tiffanee Arnold.

Jeanne is currently at the University of Central Oklahoma studying Dance Performance and Arts Administration. While at UCO, Jeanne was a part of the Kaleidoscope Dance Company directed by Tina Kambour. With Kaleidoscope, Jeanne had the opportunity to work with Mike Esperanza, Harper Jewel Harris, Alexander Olivieri and Hui Cha Poos.

Jeanne has been a part of the Oklahoma Contemporary Dance Festival since 2024 and is looking forward to their third OCDF! in addition to beginning a career with Perpetual Motion Dance as a full time company member this season.

Theodosia Washburn is a University of Central Oklahoma graduate with a BFA in dance performance. Theo is a versatile artist with a background of training in modern, jazz, ballet, gymnastics, and aerial. While at UCO, they were a part of Kaleidoscope dance company. Through Kaleidoscope, they had the opportunity to train with artist such as Mike Esperanza, and George Staib and performed their pieces at the Gibney theatre in New York. After graduating, they spent time in New York training with artist Emily Greenwell.

They fell in love with dance because it gave them a voice when they had no words.

Theo will be joining Perpetual Motion for their 2026/27 season.