Sweet Yield Studio
Creative dance and movement studio for ages 2–18 and adults in Downtown OKC
Sweet Yield Studio is rooted in the West Village on Film Row in Downtown Oklahoma City.
Before your first class
Adult community classes are suited for all levels of experience; no prior dance background required.
Seedlings students wear dancewear or activewear with pink or black ballet shoes; grown-ups wear comfortable activewear without shoes.
For Seedlings Grown Up & Me Dance: dancewear or activewear, pink or black ballet shoes for the child; grown-ups should wear comfortable clothing to move in and do not need shoes.
Kids: £85–£125 membership fee plus £69–£103/month depending on class length and style; Seedlings: £105 for 6-week session plus £25 registration.
About this studio
Sweet Yield Studio is rooted in the West Village on Film Row in Downtown Oklahoma City. It serves children aged 2–18 and adults through dance, creativity, and movement classes offered day and evening throughout the year, plus summer camp experiences and seasonal workshops.
For the youngest students, Seedlings classes are Grown Up & Me Dance sessions for walking to 3-year-olds, meeting once a week. Kids' studio classes span multiple age groups and levels, with enrolment opening for new seasons after Labor Day. The studio runs two main recitals each year—Winter and Spring—along with seasonal class parties celebrating Halloween, Valentine's Day, and Birthday Party Week.
Adult Community Classes are suited for all levels of experience and include Contemporary, Hip Hop, Tap, and Jazz. Weekly drop-ins are £17, with package options at £68 for 5 classes or £125 for 10 classes. A 1-month unlimited pass costs £100, and student, public educator, and military discounts are available. The studio also hosts special pop-up events and community socials, such as guest instructor workshops and craft nights.
Founder and Creative Director Hannah Ashford began her career in the arts as a young dance teacher at age thirteen. Born and raised in Wewoka, Oklahoma, she lived seasons in Arkansas, Chicago, and Florence, Italy. After a significant life moment, she pursued a BFA in Graphic Design at Harding University, where she combined her art studies with her work as a movement educator—a seed of an idea dreamed on a Tuscan hillside that became Sweet Yield Studio. Today Hannah resides in Oklahoma City with her husband Brock and their pup Hazel.
The teaching team includes Katie Schultz (Studio Program Coordinator, Studio Instructor), Evelyn Walter (Community Program Coordinator, Instructor), Karlee McBride (Event Coordinator, Studio Instructor), Paige Fischer, Delaney Walker, Hannah Pierce, Carley Schmitt, and Emma Goldberg (all Studio Instructors), plus visiting teachers like Skye Latimer. The studio's approach is rooted in nurturing each individual's intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being through Gather, Cultivate, Sow, Nurture, Grow, Yield, and Harvest.
Sweet Yield also offers Sweet Yield Online, an online education platform and membership program for remote learners, and studio rentals for birthday parties, wedding showers, workshops, and other events.
What to expect
Your first visit
The studio is open Monday–Thursday 4–8 pm and Wednesday 4–6:30 pm. You can book a free trial class to explore options. Kids' classes are age-grouped with structured enrolment seasons, and adult community classes welcome all experience levels and run on a drop-in or package basis. Summer camps, seasonal workshops, and special events are regularly scheduled.
Instructors
Who teaches here
The team is led by founder Hannah Ashford, Creative Director. Other instructors include Katie Schultz, Evelyn Walter, Karlee McBride, Paige Fischer, Delaney Walker, Hannah Pierce, Carley Schmitt, and Emma Goldberg. Guest instructors such as Skye Latimer lead special workshops.
New to dancing?
What beginners can expect
Adult community classes are suited for all levels of experience; no prior dance background required.
What to wear and bring
Before your first class
Dress code
Seedlings students wear dancewear or activewear with pink or black ballet shoes; grown-ups wear comfortable activewear without shoes.
What to bring
For Seedlings Grown Up & Me Dance: dancewear or activewear, pink or black ballet shoes for the child; grown-ups should wear comfortable clothing to move in and do not need shoes.
Studio history
Sweet Yield was founded by Hannah Ashford, who began her career as a young dance teacher at thirteen. Born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, she spent time in Arkansas, Chicago, and Florence, Italy before pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design at Harding University. The studio concept was dreamed up on a Tuscan hillside and has grown into a full creative landscape rooted in the West Village, Downtown Oklahoma City.
Styles offered
6 dance styles taught here
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Pricing
Approximate lesson costs
Class schedule
Weekly classes and workshops
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Frequently asked about Sweet Yield Studio
Quick answers to the most common questions
What dance styles does Sweet Yield Studio teach?
Sweet Yield Studio teaches General, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Tap, Jazz, Grown Up & Me Dance. The full list of styles is shown above on this page along with each genre's classes and lesson options.
Where is Sweet Yield Studio located?
Sweet Yield Studio is located in Oklahoma City, OK. See the map above for the exact address and one-tap directions.
Does Sweet Yield Studio offer private lessons?
Contact Sweet Yield Studio directly to ask about private lessons and current class options — their website has the latest details.
Does Sweet Yield Studio teach kids and adults?
Sweet Yield Studio welcomes students of varied ages and experience levels. Contact the studio to learn which classes fit your age group and level.
How do I sign up for classes at Sweet Yield Studio?
The fastest path is to visit Sweet Yield Studio via their website or check the class schedule above. Many studios offer a free or discounted intro lesson — contact them directly to ask.