Workshop Offerings
Barefoot Ballet & Embodiment Lecture
Barefoot Ballet is SaltShake’s reimagining of the ballet technique as a grounding practice. Using Yogic Philosophy and improvisation to approach ballet’s ethereal lines, we focus on connecting mind and body to encourage somatic release.
Barefoot Ballet is a 1.5 hour flow that begins on the center floor and incorporate somatic experiencing techniques into center barre, guided/assisted stretch, adage, turns, and allegro. Following our flow is a 25 minute embodiment lecture that shares how we can use movement as a tool for nervous system regulation.
2 hr total
Playtime Creativity Workshop
PlayTime is a creativity workshop designed to ignite the imagination of your inner child. Beginning with 30 minutes of Barefoot Ballet, we flow into a series of creative games that guide you to generate movement with the assistance of a pen, paper, and props. Following our 2 hours of movement, we will be joined by Anastasia Mulchahy for intuitive healing. This may include Reiki Healing or collective readings.
PlayTime is our playground of organized chaos that leads us through curiosity and back to our inner genius.
3 hr total
Condensed PlayTime Creativity Workshop
The condensed version of PlayTime does not include energy healing. We begin with 30 minutes of Barefoot Ballet followed by 1.5 hours of creative work.
2 hr total
Young Choreographers Workshop
Geared toward young dancers, our Young Choreographer’s Workshop gives every child a boost of confidence in the magic of their ideas. Leading with expression over technique, SaltShake guides dancers through various choreographic methods while following the lead of their imaginations.
(On site at your facility or Site Specific)
2hr total
Adult Choreographers Workshop
Geared toward first time dancers, our adult choreography workshop teaches techniques for movement generation using journal prompts. While encouraging reflection, curiosity, and teamwork, SaltShake guides you through various approaches to taking ideas from your page and into the body.
(On site at your facility or Site Specific)
2 hours total
Private Sessions
Young Choreographer’s Mentorship Program
SaltShake’s Young Choreographers Mentorship (YCM) is a site specific, 1:1 choreography program for young artists ages 11-19. Through private lessons in some of the Pacific Northwest’s most beautiful locations, and personalized assignments designed to guide dancers in deepening their authentic expression, YCM celebrates the individuality of each young artist.
Adult Choreographer’s Mentorship Program
SaltShake’s Adult Choreographer’s Mentorship Program (ACM) is a site specific, 1:1 choreography program geared toward first time dancers. Using journaling as a tool, we practice observing our relationship to our surroundings. With choreographic methods made tangible, you will be guided to bring your discoveries to life with movement and connect deeper to your authentic creative expression.