Our Staff

Ricki Nettleton: Operations Manager

Ricki Nettleton is the Operations Manager here at Premiere Dance Company! She grew up dancing in Oklahoma City where she found her passion for performing. She spent three years on her high school pom team. She then attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas where she spent 3 years on their dance team. While in Kansas she taught Jazz and Hip-Hop at a local studio. After returning to Oklahoma she is applying her management skills to the dance world and couldn’t be happier to be part of the Premiere Dance Family!

Liz Smith: Competition Director

Liz is entering her 10th year of teaching at Premiere. She was raised in Norman, and has been studying dance since she was 3 years old. After graduating high school, she spent 6 years teaching and choreographing at Modern Dance Arts before joining Premiere Dance Company in 2016. Liz spent 7 years leading the Norman North Pom program, and led her teams to win over 20 OSDTDA State Championships, and 5 National Championships at NDA and DTU dance team competitions. She was awarded the OSDTDA Outstanding Choreography award in 2018, 2019, and 2020, and was named the OSDTDA Coach of the Year in 2022. In 2024, Liz joined the OSDTDA Board as the Vice President and Coaches’ Liaison, and she loves having the chance to be a voice & resource for dance team coaches in Oklahoma! Liz spends most of her time at Premiere choreographing and cleaning routines for the competition company. She loves the competitive aspect of dance, and watching the technical and personal growth dancers go through when they dance competitively. Liz couldn't be more excited for her 10th season with PDC!

Sarah Matteson

Sarah discovered a passion for dance and choreography at a very young age and jumped right into the competitive dance world. Native to Minnesota, her training includes jazz, ballet, pointe, tap, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, precision, acrobatic arts, and pageantry. She continued her dance education at the University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts-Twin Cities, while also teaching and choreographing for the surrounding Minnesota Twin Cities/Western Wisconsin areas. With over 20 years of professional experience with dance studios and dance teams, Sarah’s award-winning choreography entertains & captivates, yet challenges both dancers and audiences alike.

Her teaching style can best be described as positive and encouraging, yet disciplined. “Seeing that ‘light up’ moment on a dancer’s face and sharing a love for being in a creative space feeds my soul,” she says.
Sarah is also a wife and proud mother of four beautiful children and believes that contributing to keeping the arts alive is the best way she can give back to the next generation. She is committed to nurturing and developing a new generation of artists who express themselves through dance. Sarah resides in Blanchard, Oklahoma, and is currently an adjudicator for BravO! National Dance and Talent, Thunderstruck Dance Competition, and Impact Dance Adjudicators. She enjoys spreading encouragement, love, and light to dancers across the country!

Breanne Elwell

Breanne Elwell grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma and has been dancing since the age of 2. She studied a variety of dance styles and techniques such as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater and ballroom. Breanne was a member of the Elite competition groups at Kim Massay Dance Productions until she graduated from Edmond Santa Fe High School. She was a member of the group INTENTION that qualified to compete on Season 3 of NBC Studios “World of Dance.” Breanne has worked with young dancers to help educate them in the basic techniques of dance and choreograph routines. Her goal is to inspire dancers coming up behind her to discover the passion for dance. Breanne is currently attending the University of Oklahoma and is working towards helping other dancers and athletes by getting her doctorate in Physical Therapy. She is currently one of the Dance Directors for OU’s USing and Scandals.

Allie Jones

Allie Jones grew up in Dallas, Texas. She has been dancing since the age of 2, and received the majority of her dance training at the Centre for Dance. She has studied a variety of dance styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip hop. Allie was a member of her high school drill team for three and a half years where she served as Junior Lieutenant and Captain. She also had the opportunity to choreograph many theatre production shows in high school. She is currently a junior at the University of Oklahoma and is a dance director for OU's University Sing and Scandals. Allie is so excited to be joining the Premiere Dance Company family!

Clara Strange

Clara Strange is originally from Denver, Colorado. She began dancing at the age of 3 and trained in a variety of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, and ballroom. She competed on America's Got Talent Season 6 with the dance group, Silhouettes, where they were named first runners up. She gained teaching experience at the studio where she grew up teaching hip hop for younger dancers. She instantly developed a passion for teaching kids and sharing with them her love for dance. She focuses on teaching proper technique while offering fun and engaging choreography. "As a teacher, I want to give back through dance," she says. Dance has been such an influential part of Clara's life and she looks forward to sharing her passion and knowledge with the dancers at Premiere!

Currently, Clara is a student at the University of Oklahoma working towards a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Brooklyn Berry

Brooklyn Berry is from the small town of Sapulpa, Oklahoma. She danced at Art in Motion Dance Company since she was two years old. Brooklyn has been trained in multiple styles including jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and ballet. She was a four year member of her high school dance team where she served as captain her senior year. Brooklyn started teaching classes and choreographing dances her junior year of high school. She continues to teach over the summers and when she’s free throughout the year. She is now a junior at the University of Oklahoma as well as being on the Oklahoma Pom squad for her third year. Brooklyn has a strong passion for dance and can’t wait to share it with the Premiere family!

Katelyn Enterline

Katelyn grew up in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She started dancing when she was 3 years old. Katelyn came to Premiere when she was 10 years old and joined the competition team. Tap has always been her best and favorite style, however she studied a variety of styles. During that time, she fell in love with assisting and grew an interest in teaching. Katelyn graduated from Carl Albert High School in 2023. She took a year off from Premiere when she started college but still had an involvement in the studio through teaching a solo. Katelyn is now teaching tap classes to help others find the joy that she once found in tap dancing.

Erin Christensen

Erin grew up in Norman, Oklahoma where she began dancing at the age of four. Erin began dancing at Premiere and joined the competition company in 2016 where she took classes in a variety of different styles, and assisted with classes as well. Erin graduated from Noble High School in 2023. She spent a year away from Premiere while starting her college education at the University of Oklahoma, but has now returned back to Premiere to pursue her love and passion for dance through teaching. In addition to teaching Erin will be helping at the front desk. She is so happy to be back with her Premiere Dance family!

Kaitlyn Reber

Kaitlyn Reber grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She has been dancing since the age of 3, and has trained across a variety of studios over her 15 years of performing. She has studied a variety of styles from ballet, contemporary, and jazz, to hip hop, tap, pointe, and pom. Kaitlyn was a member and captain of the OKC Storm Dance Team, which holds multiple state and national titles. With valuable opportunities in the industry including a callback for the Music Man on Broadway, and a very competitive dance background, Kaitlyn enjoys all sides of the dance world. She has a special place in her heart young students and uses her vast skill set to encourage, train, and positively impact the next generation of dancers. As a current freshman at the University of Oklahoma, Kaitlyn can’t wait to join the Premiere Dance Company crew!

Lauren Sanders

Lauren Sanders will be starting her second season with Premiere Dance Company this year. Lauren is a current senior studying Biology at the University of Oklahoma, but originally from Kansas City, Missouri. She grew up as a competitive gymnast and dancer. Lauren is trained in all styles of dance, but thrives in jazz and hip-hop. Her career began when she was hired by her dance studio in her hometown to teach an acrobatics class while she was still in high school. While Lauren specializes in acrobatics, she has experience teaching various technique classes and choreographing for contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and pom. Lauren is so excited to continue her passion another year with the Premiere faculty and students!

Olivia Philson

Olivia, a native of Houston, Texas, began her dance training at age 3 studying jazz, tap and ballet. At age 11, she was invited to join the prestigious Houston Ballet Academy’s pre-professional program where she was named Student of the Year. Olivia appeared in various roles in Ben Stevenson’s and Stanton Welch’s debut of The Nutcracker with Houston Ballet. Olivia spent her summers studying at Houston Ballet and Boston Ballet on merit scholarships for both programs. When her family relocated to Colorado, Olivia continued her training at Colorado Ballet Academy. In high school, Olivia was a member on the varsity dance team, earning 2 state championship titles and 3rd place at NDTC. She was awarded the following: UDA All-American, Female Athlete of the Year, Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee, CSCA All-Colorado Spirit Team, CHSAA All-Elite Spirit Team, CHSCA Top Spirit All-State Athlete. Currently, Olivia is a senior at The University of Oklahoma, an active member of Delta Delta Delta and beginning her 4th year on the OU Pom Squad. She has been awarded the following: All-SEC E. Lynn Harris Award, MVP Spirit Award Recipient, Sooner M.A.G.I.C. Values Spirit Program Award, Outstanding First Year Member OU Pom, and Community
Engagement Recognition. Olivia enjoys sharing her love for dance and teaches each summer in Denver. She is thrilled to join the Premiere family!

Megan Rawlings

Married for over two decades and blessed with three incredible kids, I’ve built my life around family, fun, and creativity. By day I teach two-year-olds at St. Mark’s, where patience and play go hand-in-hand. With two daughters dancing at Premiere, I’ve also found a passion for designing and rhinestoning costumes that help them shine on stage! Friends know me as helpful, reliable, and always ready to celebrate life’s little and big wins. Whether it’s supporting my kids, nurturing little learners, or planning the next get-together, I bring energy, creativity, and a love for making things sparkle—both literally and figuratively.

Ainsley Stanford

I’m originally from Fort Worth, Texas, and have been dancing since I was three years old, training in Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballet, and some Ballroom. I continued growing my passion in high school as a four-year member of my drill team, where I proudly served as Sophomore Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, and Captain.
During high school, I discovered my love for teaching and choreography while working with dancers ages 2–15. I taught Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, and Technique classes, and choreographed competitive solos and duets. I currently work on the Teaching Staff for Crowd Pleasers Dance during the summer, teaching and facilitating private and hotel team camps, choreographing, and assisting with a variety of large-group styles both on and off the field.
I now attend the University of Oklahoma, where I am pursuing a degree in Marketing and continuing my passion for dance as a Dance Director for University Sing and Scandals. I am so excited to be joining the Premiere family!

Renee Roberts: Billing Manager

Renee Roberts has been with Premiere Dance Company since 2011 both as a dance mom and as our Billing Manager. She is a mom of eight, and dance mom of seven. Renee has been in the education field for 28 years. Over the course of this career she has homeschooled her own children, ran homeschool co-ops, and owned a private K-12 school. Renee has been married to her husband Don for 29 years and when not working she loves to read and spend time with her family.