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meet the instructors
Leslie Gamber (Owner)
Welcome to The Professional Dance Company, where the art of dance comes to life under the guidance of Leslie Gamber, an accomplished dancer, teacher, and choreographer. With a journey that started at the humble age of 2 ½, Leslie's lifelong love for dance has progressed into a vibrant career dedicated to nurturing the talents of young dancers.
Leslie's formative years were spent under the esteemed direction of Gerri Stretz-Meyer and Yvonne Meyer-Hare at the Professional Dance Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Eagerly diving into the world of dance competitions and conventions from the age of 4, Leslie's passion and skill evolved alongside her experiences. Her commitment to the craft was further evident as she took on the role of assistant teacher, exemplifying her dedication to both her own growth and the development of others.
The depth of Leslie's training is mirrored in the master classes she has taken, learning from industry leaders such as Tony Parise, Mike Minery, Gregory Fuller, Jeff Hancock, Kyle Coffman, and Mark Goodman, among others. Notably, Leslie lent her talents to private events as a hostess, dancer, and entertainer, drawing from the guidance of Mary Strauss from St. Louis' iconic Fabulous Fox Theater.
Her academic pursuit of dance led Leslie to Oklahoma City University (OCU), where she graduated with a degree in Dance Performance. Leslie was an integral part of OCU's American Spirit Dance Company, appearing in annual productions like "Home for the Holidays" and the captivating Spring Shows.
Post-graduation, Leslie's artistic journey naturally transitioned into teaching and choreography. Her choreographic prowess garnered regional accolades, including the coveted MOVE award from the Soul de Soul dance convention. She has become a nationally award winning choreographer, with performances from her competitive dancers winning the highest overall awards in National competitions. As the driving force behind The Professional Dance Company, Leslie passionately imparts her expertise, nurturing young dancers and shaping them into confident artists.
With each step she takes, Leslie Gamber infuses her dance instruction with a unique blend of experience, skill, and boundless passion. Her unwavering commitment to fostering talent and sharing the joy of dance defines The Professional Dance Company's spirit. As we continue to cultivate the next generation of dancers, Leslie remains at the helm, steadfast in her dedication to the art form she holds dear.
Jamieson Schmees
Jamieson Schmees trained at a competitive dance studio for 15 years and was a member of its competition team for 10 years. Her training includes Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre. A graduate of Putnam City High School, Jamieson served as Pom Team Captain and was a member of the team for all four years of high school.
In May 2026, Jamieson graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor of Performing Arts in Dance Performance and a minor in History. During her time at OCU, she had the opportunity to train under numerous accomplished faculty members, including Tiffany van der Merwe, Tye Love, Jeremy Duvall, Cassie Van Houten, Alana Martin, Vincent Sandoval, and Kelli Stevens, among many others.
Throughout her four years at Oklahoma City University, Jamieson was a member of the Star Dance Company every semester, performing in productions including Holiday Spectacular and MOVE!. She was frequently selected to serve as Line Captain for various numbers, taking on leadership responsibilities both on and off the stage. She also performed at OCU basketball games as a member of the OCU Pep Dancers, the university’s hip hop performance team.
Jamieson’s experience extends beyond performance into leadership and choreography. During her final semester at OCU, she was honored to be elected Deputy of the Star Dance Company, serving as a liaison between the company and Artistic Director Tiffany van der Merwe. She was also selected as one of the senior choreographers for OCU’s student choreography showcase, where she had the opportunity to cast dancers, choreograph and block her work, and assist with lighting.
Jamieson is passionate about creating a positive and inspiring environment for her students. Her goal as an educator is to share her authentic love and appreciation for dance while encouraging each student to discover and develop that same passion within themselves.
Kira Blessitt
Kira is an experienced and award-winning dancer. Aftergraduating from Putnam City Original in May of 2022, she joined our teaching staff in a leadership role. Kira achieved great success in High School, including four years on the Putnam City Original High School Pom Squad. She has countless accolades in a huge range of dance styles including Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. Kira is currently a Dance Performance Major at the University of Central Oklahoma and a member of the Kaleidoscope Dance Company. She teaches and oversees multiple competition routines for her dancers, and loves the challenge of helping them push beyond their limits in a way that best connects with them. Her enthusiasm and energy captures everyone’s attention and we just can’t get enough of her! Kira Blessitt is truly a blessing to have at The Professional Dance Company.
Justina Pagán
Justina Pagán is a dance artist and instructor based in Oklahoma City. She is currently working towards completing a BFA in Dance Performance along with a minor in business administration. Now in her senior year, she is a 3rd year member and 2nd year student rehearsal director for the award winning dance company; Kaleidoscope Dance Company. While attending UCO, she has had the opportunity to work closely with artists such as Mike Esperanza, Terrill Mitchell, Alexandra Beller, Taryn Vander Hoop, and Maree ReMalia.
Born and raised in Oklahoma City, she found her love for dance in studios in the area like DMC School of Dance and Elevate a Dance cSpace. Justina started to participate in community performances when she joined RACE Academy in 2018. In RACE Academy, she danced backup for the New Kids on the Block, performed with Kurtis Blow, and danced the role of “Fritza” in RACE’s Hip Hop Nutcracker.
Now, Justina shares her love for dance with the students of the Professional Dance Company studio in the styles of acrobatics, musical theatre, hip hop, and ballet. In the future, her goal is to dance professionally in live shows and travel the world dancing and choreographing.
Lucy Steele
Lucy Steele is an aspiring professional dancer and choreographer originally from San Tan Valley, Arizona. There, she received training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern, musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary, and more at Artistic Motion Dance. She now attends Oklahoma City University as a Dance Performance Major with plans to audition for various roles in the entertainment industry this next year. She will graduate with a BPA in Dance Performance in May of 2027. She currently teaches various styles of dance at local dance studios in the OKC area including CeCe Farah’s Range of Motion Dance Studio and The Professional Dance Company. As her love for teaching grows, she hopes to inspire her students with her passion for dance through artistry and storytelling.
Brianna Revillas
Brianna Revillas brings passion, precision, and creativity to every class. She spent 8 years in the competitive dance world, training extensively in jazz, lyrical, contemporary, and hip hop. Her journey led her to dance with The Professional Dance Company for one year, further refining her artistry and stage presence.
In addition to performing, Brianna has 3 years of experience as a teaching assistant, supporting dancers of all levels and helping them grow in both technique and confidence. She also choreographed for her high school dance team at Putnam City North High School for 3 years and was a member for 4 years. She created dynamic routines that showcased team strength and individual talent at the football half time shows, assembly performances, and dance showcases.
Whether in the studio or on stage, Brianna is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of dancers with a strong foundation, expressive movement, and a passionate love for dance that lasts a lifetime.
Kaitlynn Manning
Kaitlynn Manning has been dancing for 16 years, training at various studios across the nation and competing for nine years in multiple dance styles. Throughout her competitive career, Kaitlynn’s hard work and determination earned her numerous special awards, overall placements, and prestigious title wins.
A recent graduate of Piedmont High School, Kaitlynn was a dedicated member of Student Council and danced on the Piedmont Varsity Pom Team for four years, serving as captain her senior year. For the past two years, she trained intensively with the Professional Dance Company Ensemble, where she studied styles including Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Theatre Dance, and Acro. As a senior member of the Ensemble, she led by example, serving as a role model for younger dancers and taking on leadership responsibilities.
During her time at PDC, Kaitlynn has assisted instructors and frequently substituted in classes for a wide range of ages and styles. Her passion for dance and teaching shines through in everything she does. Kaitlynn is now continuing her dance journey at Oklahoma City University as a Dance Major and proud member of the Star Dance Company. Whether performing or teaching, Kaitlynn gives her all and she is truly a blessing to have as part of the Professional Dance Company family!
Paige Hightower
Paige is an aspiring dance teacher and choreographer from Omaha, Nebraska. With over 15 years of competitive dance experience, she has spent over half of them gaining knowledge in assisting and teaching at her home studio Rennae’s School of Dance and Acrobatics. While she was there, she gained extensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, clogging, acrobatics, musical theater, and more, developing her passion for performing and teaching at a young age. She has choreographed award-winning competitive clogging, lyrical, and musical theater dances, and a variety of recreational acrobatic, hip-hop, ballet, and tap pieces for the annual recitals. Paige is entering her sophomore year as a dance major at Oklahoma City University. She has had the amazing opportunity of performing in the Student Choreography Showcase, and with the Star Dance Company during her first years, and looks forward to future performance opportunities. Paige cannot wait to join the PDC family as an acro and ballet instructor for the 2026-2027 season.