RACEy Project Director
Sadie was born in Muskegon Michigan and shortly moved to Dallas, Texas with her family and was lucky enough to grow up at a local theater and ignite her love of the arts. Sadie has been in the Performance Art world since before she could talk. Studying Dance/musical theater/theater arts since the age of 3. She has received numerous titles as a soloist and choreography awards. Sadie comes from a Family of artists and has been lucky enough to explore her love of dance at various studios in the Dallas metroplex and has been teaching all ages and styles at Artworks Academy of Performing Arts. Sadie’s love lies in contemporary, jazz, and modern dance. She is so incredibly excited to be entering her 4th year with RACE DANCE COLLECTIVE and begin working on the other side of the RACE table in the 25-26 season as director of the RACEy Show! She's so grateful to share the love of dance with so many incredible humans, creating the most incredible art.  Sadie is so thankful for the people who inspire her most, her incredible family and friends who continue to show up for her in every way. “With love and peace”

Assistant Director
Chloé Astelle Stevenson has been dancing since she could stand. She started dancing competitively from a young age with Applause and Victory Dance, attended too many conventions to count, joined RACE Jr. briefly in its early years, choreographed for school musicals, and had the honor of partaking in the Rockette Summer Intensive. After taking a break from dance to study film in college, she is so happy to have reignited her passion for dance with the RACE community. In recent years, she has stepped back into the dance world as a choreographer, working at Artworks Academy of Performing Arts as well as setting pieces for various RACE performances. Chloé is immensely grateful for the friendships she has made at RACE, for the support of her family and partner, and to Sadie Grace for entrusting her with helping bring the vision of RACEy: Beyond the Velvet Rope to life!

Dancer (Apprentice)

Katie started dancing at the age of 4 and it was love at first plie. She trained and danced competitively for 10 years, earning many scholarships and attending workshops from companies such as the Dance Alive National Ballet, Martha Graham Dance Company, and the Radio City Rockettes. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with her BFA in Dance Performance from the University of South Florida in 2022, working with artists like Michael Foley, Andee Scott, and John Parks, earning Talent Grants and a spot on the Dean’s List. Since graduation, she was a Company Member and Soloist for Burlap Sakk Dance Company in Atlanta, Georgia for two years. Recently, she performed in CURE-8 alongside many talented artists in the Oklahoma area and continues to travel all over the country training and teaching. Katie is beyond grateful to be a part of such a positive, supportive, and diverse community of artists here at RACE and is ecstatic to continue growing as a person and dancer with everyone.

Dancer

Mackenzie has been dancing since the time she could walk. Following in her sister's footsteps, she was at her dance studio almost everyday. She has trained in many styles of dance: jazz, tap, contemporary, modern, hiphop, pom, musical theater, heels, and the list goes on.

She danced competitively for ten years and got the opportunity to train with some of the most amazing choreographers and instructors like Joe Tremaine, Derrick Schrader, and Caleb Brauner. She moved to California and continued her dance training as she attended Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts High School. Throughout Mackenzie’s high school career, she got the opportunity to travel the nation, create her own pieces alongside her peers, as well as perform in multiple shows throughout the year. She graduated as “Dancer of the Year” and a finalist for Orange County’s “Artist of the Year”.

She moved to Oklahoma and attended the University of Oklahoma in 2020. In 2021, she was nominated and accepted to become one of the Co-presidents of the student-run OU Elite Dance Team. After leading the team, she found RACE Dance Collective to continue her dance career. “I will forever be grateful for the opportunities and family that RACE has provided me, and I cannot wait to see what is next for the collective.”

Dancer (Apprentice)

Ava Conceicao is a passionate and versatile dancer with a foundation in contemporary, ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. With over 20 years of training and performance experience, Ava has developed a unique movement vocabulary that blends technical precision with expressive storytelling. Ava has performed in a wide range of productions, including dancing for the OKC Thunder’s hip hop team, O’City Crew, for four incredible years and working as a performance team’s assistant manager, choreographer, and coach for two years. While Ava continues to work with studios across the OKC metro, choreographs for high schools, and always has her headphones on and nose in her notebook, she strives to continue to grow as both a performer and creator. Whether on stage, in the studio, on the court, or behind the scenes, she is committed to pushing boundaries, uplifting others through movement, and using dance as a powerful tool for connection and expression. She can’t wait to share the love of dance with you!!

Dancer (Apprentice)

Bio Coming Soon

Dancer

At just 23 years old, Gannon Duffy is making his mark on the dance industry as a performer, choreographer and educator. Duffy was raised in Lubbock, TX, and he is currently working in Oklahoma City with RACE Dance Collective for the 2025-2026 season. His dance journey, which began thirteen years ago, has rapidly evolved into a flourishing career.

Gannon's versatility as a performer has seen him grace stages in various capacities - from competition dance and notable choreographic projects to musicals and concert works. His professional credits include "TEXAS: Outdoor Musical," The Circle of Excellence Ballet Company, the contemporary dance company "Emergence," as well as Whirlwind dance in Columbus, OH. He has also had a lasting role with the Live Entertainment division of Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH as a performer and choreographer. On top of this Duffy has had the opportunity to participate in many different video projects with choreographers nationwide including Destini Roger’s, Jarod Smith and Courtney Jenée Sauls. 

Duffy's aspirations have been a guiding force, propelling him towards diverse opportunities and achievements. As he navigates his way through a thriving performance career, Gannon also values his education and is in the process of obtaining his bachelor's degree. Once his time on the stage comes to an end, he plans to further his education to the masters level so that he may help the next generation of artists and creatives develop professionalism and and grow in their own talent.

Dancer

Brigitte Goulart is an OKC based actor, comedian, dancer, and all around performer. She holds her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing from Oklahoma City University. She has worked with many theatres and arts organizations across the state including OKC Improv, Oklahoma Children’s Theatre, Oklahoma Repertory Theatre, and RACE Dance Collective. She is a third year member of RACE Dance Company. She also teaches tap and jazz at RACE Dance Collective. Brigitte hopes to promote and uphold RACE’s mission through her artistry as well as her own personal mission of uniting people through the arts.

Dancer

Evelyn’s dance journey began at college where she performed in multiple organizations within the Berkeley Dance Community, including AFX Dance and The [M]ovement. Upon graduating, Evelyn relocated to Wisconsin and started learning ballet, which became her dance focus for the next two years. In 2024, she moved to Oklahoma and joined the RACE Dance Collective. Evelyn currently trains in various dance styles at RACE.

Dancer

Emma is from Appleton Wisconsin, She began dancing when she was two, and participated within the dance competition world. Although she started with ballet and tap, her love for dance expanded, pushing her to explore many other styles such as jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. She attended Oklahoma City University, and received a Bachelors of Performing Arts. She currently works as a dance teacher for school children in Oklahoma City. She is starting her first year with RACE Dance Company, and is intrigued with what is yet to come!

Dancer

Adrian began his dance journey at Jefferson Middle School on the south side of Oklahoma City, where he first discovered his passion for movement and performance. Shortly after, he began training competitively and spent six years developing his skills across multiple styles of dance. During this time, Adrian served as co-captain of the iDanz Studio All-Stars for three years, helping lead and support his team in both rehearsals and competitions. Adrian continued his education at the Oklahoma City University Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment, where he studied as a Dance Universal major for one year. Throughout his training here, Adrian had the opportunity to learn from and train with various respected artists, including Jeremy Duvall, Vincent Sandoval, and Sheri Hayden, among many others. In 2024, Adrian advanced to the finals in the auditions for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s O City Crew, gaining valuable experience pursuing professional dance opportunities. Adrian is currently performing in his first year with RACE Dance Collective, where he collaborates with fellow artists and contributes to the creative dance community in Oklahoma City. Through these experiences, Adrian continues to develop his artistry and performance presence.

Dancer

Dakota Ross began dancing in high school at the Lawton Ballet Theatre, where he took a few partnering and ballet classes. He did not really start his full dance training until he arrived at UCO and decided to become a dance major. There he studied for 4 years in ballet, modern, jazz, and a few special techniques like Arial and hip hop. Along with skills like music production, film work, and portfolio development. 

Dakota Ross has been fortunate enough to be able to audition for RACE right outside of graduating and making the company. He has been a part of the RACE show: DISORDER and the RACEY show: BONDED.

Dakota thinks that dance should be shared with everyone and that it is a safe space to explore who you really are. It’s a way for him to be free from the world and truly be himself. He invites you to do the same!! Really let yourself go in the art and enjoy it and be free!

Dancer

Joseph has been dancing since age 7. Joseph began his training at Gravity Performing Arts Center, where he studied tap, jazz, ballet, musical theater, lyrical, and tumbling until the age of twelve. Afterward, he danced at his public school which led him to learn aerial and cheer. After graduating high school, Joseph joined Langston’s University cheer team and in 2024, he auditioned for RACE for the first time. Joseph has been training with RACE since then and is excited to premiere this performance as a full company member.