Okay…Go!

We are a group of dancers from Hamilton, Montana, who came together this summer with a shared desire to create, connect, and dance. Rooted in both individuality and community, we choreographed a piece that celebrates each dancer's unique style while highlighting the strength and joy of moving together. Blending everything from country to K-pop, our performance is energetic, expressive, and full of heart!

Taylor Ferguson grew up in Wichita, Kansas before she attended the University of Montana and earned a degree in Dance and Wildlife Biology. She is currently in the process of moving to Salt Lake City. Her work aims to blend themes of the wildlife biology and dance to create pieces that transport the audience into the natural world.

Megan is a dance, theater, and music artist based in the Pacific Northwest. A recent BFA graduate from Western Washington University, she is currently choreographing, teaching, and performing in the Bellingham area. As of late, she has been particularly interested in what occurs when we dance and play at the same time.

Kinetic Convergence Dance Collective (KCD) was founded in August of 2023 by co-founders Karter Bernhardt, Brooklyn Draper, and Hannah Dusek. KCD is committed to making dance more accessible in Missoula through community engagement, creating inclusive and welcoming spaces, and bringing unconventional dance, art, and movement to new spaces. KCD is currently housed as the Dance Company In-Residence within the University of Montana’s School of Theatre and Dance.

Deanna’s dance training began in Calgary, Alberta and led to a career that included performing in companies around the world. In 2004, Deanna founded the Just Dance Academy in San Rafael, CA which she directed for more than two decades. Deanna leads the ballet program at Rio Dance Studio and inspires adults in the Flathead Valley that ballet is for everyone!

Rylee Moore has studied at UNC School of the Arts, London Contemporary Dance School, and the University of Montana. They just attended a week of dancing with Axis dance company in Berkeley, CA. They have done freelance work in Missoula and London, and are excited to be guesting with Bare Bait Dance in the spring. Rylee’s artistic practice centers around somatic work and nervous system states. They are excited to be collaborating with Laurel Sears, after performing in Laurel’s show: RECEIVE: a dance for the wild. 

Isabela Sant’Anna Skites is a Missoula-based dance artist and choreographer with a BA in Dance from the University of Montana. In2026, she performed as a guest artist with Contemporary Dance Wyoming and premiered Pool Rules, an evening-length work she choreographed and directed at the Westside Theater.

Cyriously Bizarre

After moving to Missoula six years ago to start a new chapter of life Annica pursued a new pastime and picked up the cyr wheel; simultaneously she reconnected with her childhood dream to dance. In blending the two disciplines together the stage presence Cyriously Bizarre was born. Annica returns for a third time to participate in Ok…GO!

Laurel Sears is a dance educator, mama, and Montana born artist, holding an MFA in Dance and Performance. Her most recent work was “RECEIVE, a dance for the wild” showcased at Westside Theatre 2026. She is thrilled to be collaborating with Rylee to create something new for Okay…Go!

The Syndicate Crew was started by Kasper the Saint in September 2025 with a small trio of dancers who were excited to take hip hop to the streets of Missoula. One year later,  Emma Selfors, Kathryn Kelly, and Cassie Sapp can’t wait to perform this full length hip hop choreography with some special guests to show Missoula what we can do!