The directors and instructors at SALT Academy are gifted with a love for students and passion to see them reach their full potential in every area of life. This passion is evident in not only their teaching styles but also in their personal interaction with each student. They have over 40 years combined experience with varying talents to offer and is their desire to see you or your child grow, develop, succeed. As our classes fill and more are added we will be searching for qualified instructors to join us. We welcome you to contact us with any recommendations.
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Last Updated on Friday, 04 February 2011 19:59 |
SALT Director/Voice Instructor
 Regina studied with professors from UCLA, sat under the direction of the President of the California Music Association and studied privately in voice, music and performing arts. She held many leading roles during her education and performing career which lead her to opportunities directing chorale and performing groups in California and Oregon. She has been an educator in private schools in the area of voice, piano and drama throughout her career. Regina founded SALT to begin giving back to the youth of our community, a sense of purpose and belonging through creative individual and team expression
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Last Updated on Monday, 03 October 2011 16:42 |
SALT Director/Dance Instructor
 Harvest began her journey of dance at the age of 7 when she trained in both ballet and rhythmic gymnastics. She went on to compete nationally winning multiple awards and placing high in rankings and ultimately leading her to the Olympics training camp at age 13. Her teaching experience includes American Elite Gymnastics Academy, Gym Kids Gymnastics Academy, Mt. Hood Ballet Academy, Master's School of Arts, and Phonics Factory. She currently teaches ballet, lyrical/jazz, and hip-hop.
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Last Updated on Monday, 03 October 2011 16:47 |
Drama Instructor
 Hope was a member of “Powerhouse” in Eugene, Oregon for 3 years. She traveled across Oregon, California, Canada and Mexico performing in musical and dramatic theatre. She was elected Company secretary and worked with the Director and President in coordinating theatre activities. She has a chorale and small group singing back ground, as well. Hope is excellent at giving well rounded drama instruction with an emphasis on learning the basic techniques to build upon. Because Hope is also an artist, she is responsible for building and directing the set design for productions.
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Last Updated on Monday, 06 September 2010 21:18 |
Drama Instructor
 Matt has a background in musical and dramatic theatre, plays guitar and has a flair for standup and improv. He performs and directs older students in improv theatre; learning blocking techniques and creative production design.
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Last Updated on Monday, 06 September 2010 21:18 |
Dance Instructor
 As a third grade student at a small elementary school, Kerri was awarded a scholarship to participate in an after –school dance program. This opportunity sparked her love for dance and the performing arts. Kerri continued on to study all forms of dance including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, ballroom and Latin dance. She has studied and performed with studios throughout the Northwest including the Pacific Northwest Ballet, The Oregon Ballet Theater, West Coast School of the Arts, and Orange County Dance and Theater Arts Company. As a member of both a professional sports dance team and ballet company, Kerri has a diverse performance background. Her career as a dance instructor and choreographer began in 1995 through ownership of her own dance academy and working as a choreographer for college and high school drama productions.
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Last Updated on Monday, 06 September 2010 21:10 |
Dance Instructor
 From ages 4-15, Tina studied ballet and jazz at a dance academy in Michigan which lead her to her first professional role at age 12 for the Boston Ballet. At age 16, Tina began her ballroom training in Philadelphia and continued her training with various forms of Latin dance. With a BS in Psychology emphasizing in child development, Tina has worked with youth as a dance instructor, preschool director, and through the education system. Her recent dance instruction in the Portland area includes teaching kids Gymboree and Latin Social Dance.
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Last Updated on Monday, 06 September 2010 21:14 |
Dance Instructor
 Heather starting dancing at age 6 and has been active in the performing arts for over 10 years. She has studied Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical Jazz, and Gymnastics. Her love for the arts has also guided her to become a voice coach and choreographer. She has enjoyed teaching various forms of dance for 8 years and coaching high school and middle school dance teams, including a team she lead to be state champions.
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