Our Team
Our staff members are experienced professionals who love Jesus and who provide a supportive environment where young artists can thrive both artistically and spiritually.
Our Teachers
Hannah Blair
Acting and Voice Teacher
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Hannah Blair is so excited to be returning to Reclaiming Arts for her second year! Hannah has been performing for fourteen years, learning from Artworks Academy, KidsAlive!, Lyric’s (Thelma Gaylord) Academy, and Christian Heritage Academy. As an adult, she’s performed at Poteet Theatre, Grace Church, and Oklahoma Christian University. Outside of Reclaiming Arts, she’s taught at Artworks Academy and actively serves in the children’s ministry at her church, Spring Creek Assembly! She’s assistant directed Robin Hood (CHA), choreographed Frozen Jr. (CHA), co-directed the Freshmen Fanfare Hosts (OC), choreographed Edmond Central Middle School’s Show choir, and directed The Gift (Reclaiming Arts). Hannah is so thankful she gets to share her love of Musical Theatre and Jesus!
Polly Fitch
Dance Teacher and CLA Co-Director
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Polly Fitch began her dance journey over 17 years ago, training extensively in modern, contemporary, ballet, jazz, lyrical, tap, hip hop, nontraditional partnering, and other styles. As a student, she performed and competed with studios throughout Collin County, Texas, and at the age of 16, danced in two professional productions with Epiphany Dance Arts as a Training Artist. Around this time, Polly discovered her love for choreography, creating works for herself and her peers, and began teaching through summer camps and classes for students as young as three. These experiences ignited her passion for performing, choreographing, and teaching dance. Polly earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Belhaven University in 2022. During her undergraduate studies, she performed in numerous modern and ballet works with Belhaven’s Dance Ensemble and Dance Ministry Ensemble. She also choreographed original group pieces and solos, which were featured in the Senior Dance Concert and the Emerging Choreographers Concert. Beyond performance, Polly gained valuable experience in stage production, serving as a stage manager, light operator, house manager, and strike coordinator. Her time at Belhaven refined her artistry and strengthened her skills in performance, choreography, pedagogy, production, and arts administration. Following graduation, Polly returned to Collin County, teaching and choreographing at multiple studios. She instructed classes in contemporary, modern, ballet, variations, pre-pointe, jazz, improvisation, and combo classes. As lead choreographer and rehearsal director for the RFAC Dance Rep at Toby’s School of Dance, her works earned multiple awards at regional competitions. In spring 2024, she choreographed a full-length ballet production inspired by C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia, titled Step Into the Wardrobe. This hour-long production featured both students and professional artists. During the 2023–2024 season, Polly also performed as a company member with Full Circle Dance of North Texas. In 2024, Polly relocated to Oklahoma, where she continues to share her artistry as a teacher and choreographer with studios in the Oklahoma City area. She is a current member of Reclaim Company, a ministry-based professional dance company, and serves as co-director of the Creative Leader’s Academy at Reclaiming Arts, where she fulfills her passion for choreography, mentorship, and dance ministry.
Emily Forster
Dance Teacher and Staff & Student Success
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Emily Forster is passionate about communicating stories that lead to lasting change. After growing up at a Ballet Conservatory in California, she received her BA in Theater and Dance from Muhlenberg College, and studied Physical Theater at the Accademia dell’arte in Italy. Her education includes training in Laban Technique, Fitzmaurice Voicework, Stanislavski Techniques, Circus Arts, Acrobatic Arts Teacher Training, Brain Compatible Dance Education, and more. At Reclaiming Arts, Emily currently spends her time teaching, coordinating staff, and overseeing the Children’s Department, Theater Department, and Acrobatics Department (with guidance from our incredible Ms Malia!). As a company member with Arrows International, Emily has watched God transform hearts through compelling narratives and authentic worship across the globe, and she is honored to walk out her fifth season with them this year, serving in property management, events, and tour cordination. Emily finds joy everywhere she looks, she sees the heart behind every action, and she believes in vulnerability as a vehicle to transformation.
Annabelle Gourley
Dance Teacher
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Annabelle Gourley is originally from Phoenix, Arizona. At the age of 4, Annabelle started training in various styles of dance under the direction of April Spisak Nelson until the age of 15. From there, Annabelle continued her training at A Ballet Education’s The Ballet Clinic under the direction of David King and Ashley Baker for 2 years. After graduating from The Ballet Clinic, Annabelle moved forward in her training at the Alberta Ballet School in their Post-graduate Program under the direction of Ashley McNeil for 2 years. In 2023, Annabelle received a contract with OKCBII to begin training and performing with the Oklahoma City Ballet Studio Company, under the direction of Racheal Nye. Since joining OKCBII, Annabelle has enjoyed and has felt honored to perform works by Serkan Hasanusta, Mimmo Miccolis, Ashley Bouder, Racheal Nye, and Ryan Jolicouer-Nye. Annabelle’s most memorable roles include Marzipan in Ryan Jolicouer-Nye’s The Nutcracker, Satanella Pas De Deux staged by Racheal Nye, and Little Swans in Oklahoma City Ballet’s Swan Lake, staged by Racheal Nye. Annabelle is now currently an apprentice with the Oklahoma City Ballet as well as a faculty member in their Primary Division. Annabelle is very excited to see what God has in store for this year!
Ameryce Johson
Dance Teacher
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Malia Klebanov
Aerial and Aerial Teacher
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Malia is a wife and mother of three wonderful children. She was a full scholarship OU gymnast. She got her Master of Arts in education, and started the first dance program in a public school in Arkansas that grew to 350 students. She is an award winning National Finalist coach and choreographer in multiple dance genres including acro, hip hop, jazz, and lyrical (both in the dance studio and high school dance team world), and (theatre) Thespian Group Musical. She was also an OSTA judge, has written, directed, and choreographed ten dance shows, is trained in partnering, lyra, ballroom dance, injury prevention, strength and conditioning. She has taught dance of all styles for the past thirty years. She loves dance. She loves Jesus. She loves teaching kids.
Kim Loveridge
Dance Teacher
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Kim Loveridge is a dance educator and choreographer who has a passion for helping students learn to love and appreciate dance in many forms. Kim is currently a dance professor at the University of Central Oklahoma and has been for the past 13 years. She teaches a range of classes from jazz and modern to Fosse and Dance History. She is also co-director of the KD2 Dance Company (along with Hui Cha Poos) at UCO. Kim received her BFA in Dance from UCO followed by her MFA in Dance at the University of California, Irvine. Kim has choreographed for RACE Dance Collective, Perpetual Motion Dance, Six Flags New England and OK-LA Dance Conventions among many others.She came to faith later in life and has since been a very involved member of her church, Henderson Hills Baptist. She loves nothing more than to combine her love for Jesus with her love for dance and is excited about teaching at Reclaiming Arts this season!
Daniel McGraw
Guitar and Piano Teacher
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Hello, I’m Daniel McGraw. I have been in the music industry for 10 plus years. From teaching guitar and piano to Producing full time to being an artist that releases my own music I live and breathe music!!! I would be honored to share my passion with your kids and help create a lifelong talent that will bring joy for years to come.
Lourdes McGraw
Voice Teacher
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Lourdes McGraw, known as "Miss Lulu" by her students, has been singing for 13 years and began her professional career 7 years ago. She started at Life.Church, where she sang for 4 years and grew a love for worship and the meanings behind why we worship. Learning how to use the voice in healthy ways to grow one's confidence is a passion of hers. Her musical specialities are Classical, Musical Theater, Pop, Jazz, Contemporary Christian, and Gospel Christian.
Makanaka Mushonga
Music Teacher
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Makanaka, also known as Mak, is 17 years old and plays piano, cello, and guitar. He attends the Church of God in Moore, OK and enjoys exercise, music, and art.
Leah Nation
Dance Teacher
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Karina Orozco
Music Teacher
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Brynn Ruple
Dance Teacher
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Brynn grew up and started her dance training in Lawton, Oklahoma. She danced for 12 years before deciding to pursue a Dance Education degree at the University of Central Oklahoma, where she is currently in school. Some of her favorite opportunities include training with the Oklahoma City Ballet and judging the dance portion of Oklahoma Youth Ministry’s Fine Arts competition. Lawton is also where she began her relationship with Christ and volunteered in children’s ministry, primarily leading children’s worship. She is very excited to be teaching at such a Christ-centered studio and is excited for what the Lord has in store!
Elle Sharpe
Dance Teacher
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Addison Steele
Aerial Teacher
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Addison has been doing aerial silks for 7 years. She trained at Metro Gymnastics for 3 years, but then found her home at Reclaiming Arts in 2022. She has been assisting and subbing aerial classes for 2 years and now teaches a Level 1 class. In her free time, she enjoys reading and art.
Kennedy Stephens
Aerial Teacher, Front Desk, and Social Media Manager
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Kennedy Stephens has been doing aerial for 4 years and silks is her favorite! She has trained with Tribe Circus Arts and Amy Nevius of UCO's Department of Dance. The 2025/2026 season is her 2nd year teaching with Reclaiming Arts. She is currently a senior at UCO and will graduate in December 2025 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. She also interns with People’s Church Edmond Epic Youth. What Kennedy enjoys most from teaching is building relationships with students and their families. She loves getting to spread God's love and light through her community.
Adella Sykes
Dance Department Head and CLA Co-Director
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Adella Sykes has trained in the art of dance for 17 years, studying at Reclaiming Arts, Intent Moves, Oklahoma City Ballet, Arrows International, Academy of Ballet and Theatre Arts, Block16, RACE Dance Collective, Tulsa Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Kansas City Ballet, Dramatic Truth, Royal Flux, Brea Space, and more. She has been teaching for 7 years at studios and conventions including Reclaiming Arts, Studio J, Intent Moves, and Soul De Soul. Adella has also danced professionally with Reclaim Dance Company and Meraki Movement Company, in addition to participating in other dance projects across the United States. She is deeply grateful to God for the privilege of sharing His love through dance and looks forward to another season of glorifying Him through movement and teaching.
Erin Thompson
Acting Teacher
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Erin Nicole Thompson graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with her BFA in Theatre Performance in May 2025. She has been recognized as a Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Irene Ryan Scholarship Nominee for four years in a row. Her most notable roles include: Lyric Theatre’s A Christmas Carol (Swing), Rooster: The World Premiere (Ronnie Mae Little), and Our Town (Emily Webb). Erin engages in private instruction to enhance her acting skills and remains active in the theatre community.
Sarah Tracy
Aerial Department Head and CLA Co-Director
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Sarah was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma and first danced with Reclaiming Arts at the age of three. After taking a break for several years, she came back in 2013 to start learning aerial silks, soon adding ballet, jazz, and contemporary. She trained for one semester each in aerial and modern dance through the University of Central Oklahoma and is a Certified Beginning Aerial Silks Instructor through the Circus Arts Institute.
This 2025/2026 season will be Sarah’s fifth year as the Aerial Department Director for Reclaiming Arts. She loves building relationships with students and coaching them in their skills, as well as exploring ways to highlight God through movement in the air. She believes the aerial arts are a largely untapped platform for proclaiming God’s love, and is continually seeking new ways to share passion and storytelling through the heights, drops, and dynamics that aerial technique offers.
Outside of the studio, Sarah enjoys playing the piano, connecting with people, and working with horses whenever she gets the chance. She graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in December 2023 with her BSN and works part-time as a Registered Nurse, in addition to teaching.
Though she attended school for nursing, Sarah feels very strongly that aerial will always be a part of her life and is enthusiastic to call Reclaiming Arts home. Sarah is passionate about this studio and its mission, and so grateful to be part of what God is doing here!
Melody Warren
Music Department Head and Head of Hospitality
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Melody is so excited to be starting her 27th year of teaching piano! She believes that each student is unique with their own set of strengths and abilities. She enjoys the process of figuring out what those are and helping them to grow and develop. It brings her such joy to watch the lightbulb moments happen.
Worship through piano has always been one of her favorite ways to connect with God. Whether it be alone or leading others in worship, she is honored to use the talents that God has given her.
Besides playing the piano, she enjoys movies, books, planning parties, and spending time with family and friends.
Nikki Young
Aerial Teacher
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Nikki was born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma. She began her aerial silks journey at Arts Revealing the Son (now known as Reclaiming Arts) when she was only 10 years old. Since then, Nikki has continued to diligently practice aerial silks and has trained at both Reclaiming Arts and the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). Along the way, she has had the opportunity to practice Lyra, Trapeze, and other apparatuses. She loves getting to teach new aerialists and see them get excited to learn new skills and tricks.
Nikki enjoys challenging her students to use their gifts for the glory of God through the art of aerial silks and is excited to continue teaching both new and experienced aerialists.
Elizabeth Agre
In-House Physical Therapist
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Elizabeth Agre is an educator and minister who is passionate about seeing artists walk in wholeness. She has served and toured with Arrows International since the first tour in 2008, participating in 15 tours in 10 countries and now in her second season in the Company. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, certified nationally as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and with a Master’s Certification in Performing Arts Medicine. Throughout her years in ministry, she has graduated from the Eagles International Training Institute, Leadership Institute, School of Worship, the Ballet Magnificat! Training Company, and the Jubilee Worship Institute, receiving training in the Word as well as techniques including ballet, modern, jazz, tambourines, flags, streamers, mantles, and Davidic dance. She has served as a teacher with The Eagles Network for many years and is a licensed minister under Set Free Ministries. She co-lead and choreographed for Egeiro Dance Ministry at Immanuel’s Church, co-directed the dance ministry at Ridgeland Family Church, and served in the Dance Expressive Worship Team at Church on the Rock. She gives her beloved Jesus all the glory.
Our Staff
Elizabeth Agre is an educator and minister who is passionate about seeing artists walk in wholeness. She has served and toured with Arrows International since the first tour in 2008, participating in 15 tours in 10 countries and now in her second season in the Company. She is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, certified nationally as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and with a Master’s Certification in Performing Arts Medicine. Throughout her years in ministry, she has graduated from the Eagles International Training Institute, Leadership Institute, School of Worship, the Ballet Magnificat! Training Company, and the Jubilee Worship Institute, receiving training in the Word as well as techniques including ballet, modern, jazz, tambourines, flags, streamers, mantles, and Davidic dance. She has served as a teacher with The Eagles Network for many years and is a licensed minister under Set Free Ministries. She co-lead and choreographed for Egeiro Dance Ministry at Immanuel’s Church, co-directed the dance ministry at Ridgeland Family Church, and served in the Dance Expressive Worship Team at Church on the Rock. She gives her beloved Jesus all the glory.
Christian is currently studying at the University of Centrlal Oklahoma for his bachelors in Musical Theatre. He comes from an amazing family filled with talent and passion for the arts! He loves to dance, sing, act and go fishing, and he lives his life following his favorite Bible verse, Proverbs 3:5-6. He trusts in God to direct his path, and he’s grateful that it led him to Reclaiming Arts!
Kate has been a Reclaiming Arts Mom of 7 years. Her and her husband, Jay, have five kids ranging in age between 6 to 13. They are a homeschool family and currently members of the First United Methodist church of Edmond. Her three girls take dance and aerial classes. She is excited for her first year as a Front Desk staff member!
Taysha’s daughter has been taking classes at Reclaiming Arts for 12 years. She and her husband, Jeff, lead a homeschool family and they attend New Song in Edmond. Taysha has been working at the front desk for over 5 years and enjoys meeting the families and watching the students grow in their faith and artistry.
Jules Straughn received her associate degree in Music Theatre from Rose State College and her bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old, teaching dance since 2010, choreographing since 2012, and running her photography business since 2015. She is deeply passionate about the arts—particularly musical theatre/theatre, dance, choreography, dance film, and photography.
Katie's family has been a part of Reclaiming Arts since August 2019, and she has been on staff since August 2021 when she became a member of front desk staff. In February of 2024, she took on the role of Operations Manager. She enjoys working behind the scenes to serve our families and is always seeking ways to improve processes and make Reclaiming Arts a blessing to our students and their families.
Katie homeschools her 7 children, and 3 are currently students at RA. She has been married to her husband, Chris, for 20 years and they attend Faith Bible Church. When not at the studio or at the soccer fields, Katie and her family love to camp and be outside as much as possible.
This will be Courtney's first season helping out at the front desk. Her daughter, Hallie, has been dancing for 6 years and will be starting her 3rd season at RA. Courtney danced for about 26 years, graduated from UCO with a dance degree, and founded Perpetual Motion Modern Dance Oklahoma, Inc. She loves being involved in the Dance world in anyway she can!
Raina Formicola
Front Desk
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Christian Belcher
Theatre Technician
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Christian is currently studying at the University of Central Oklahoma for his bachelors in Musical Theatre. He comes from an amazing family filled with talent and passion for the arts! He loves to dance, sing, act and go fishing, and he lives his life following his favorite Bible verse, Proverbs 3:5-6. He trusts in God to direct his path, and he’s grateful that it led him to Reclaiming Arts!
Shelby Huckleberry
Studio Owner
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Kate Peterson
Front Desk
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Kate has been a Reclaiming Arts Mom of 7 years. Her and her husband, Jay, have five kids ranging in age between 7 to 14. They are a homeschool family and currently members of the First United Methodist church of Edmond. Her three girls take dance and aerial classes. She is excited for her second year as a Front Desk staff member!
Taysha Spicer
Front Desk
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Taysha’s daughter has been taking classes at Reclaiming Arts for 13 years. She and her husband, Jeff, lead a homeschool family and they attend New Song in Edmond. Taysha has been working at the front desk for over 6 years and enjoys meeting the families and watching the students grow in their faith and artistry.
Jules Straughn
Marketing Manager
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Jules Straughn received her associate degree in Music Theatre from Rose State College and her bachelor’s degree in Dance Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old, teaching dance since 2010, choreographing since 2012, and running her photography business since 2015. She is deeply passionate about the arts—particularly musical theatre/theatre, dance, choreography, dance film, and photography.
Katie Van Slooten
Operations Manager
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Katie's family has been a part of Reclaiming Arts since August 2019, and she has been on staff since August 2021 when she became a member of front desk staff. In February of 2024, she took on the role of Operations Manager. She enjoys working behind the scenes to serve our families and is always seeking ways to improve processes and make Reclaiming Arts a blessing to our students and their families.
Katie homeschools her 7 children, and 3 are currently students at Reclaiming Arts. She has been married to her husband, Chris, for 20 years and they attend Faith Bible Church. When not at the studio or at the soccer fields, Katie and her family love to camp and be outside as much as possible.
Courtney Voight
Front Desk
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Courtney will be helping out at the front desk for her second year. She and her husband, Erik, have 3 girls, ages 18, 14, and 11. Her youngest daughter has been taking classes at Reclaiming Arts for 4 years. Courtney danced for 26 years and graduated from UCO with a degree in Dance Education. Courtney enjoys being a part of the dance world in anyway she can!
