Saltmarsh Dance of Jacksonville

Private Lessons are a great opportunity for your dancer to work one-on-one with Ms. Saltmarsh. These lessons are customized for your dancer to target what is best for the dancer to improve technique.

In this age group, we introduce Contemporary forms of dance that include Martha Graham techniques, modern dance and lyrical components. The Level 2B tuition includes this class. Inquire about optional+ add-on for 2A.

Level 2B program includes weekly Ballet, Pre-Pointe and Contemporary classes. We recommend for ages 10-12 years old.

Level 2A program includes two weekly ballet class. We recommend for ages 7-9.

Young ballet dancers will build a foundation in classical ballet. Students in this group are not new to ballet and are growing their dance foundation. Students stretch, learn new dance vocabulary, how to work together, focus on technique and how to channel their passion for dance. At the end of each class, we write in dance journals to record details to help remember new choreography, positions and expressions. Dancers listen to classical music while taking ballet barre and centre. We are an inclusive family of dancers and encourage students ages 7 - 12 to join us.

This is a comprehensive tuition package for Level 3 dancers, encompassing Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Pointe, and Contemporary Level 3 classes. It is designed for dancers who are passionate and need to dance, aiming to expand musicality and refine their craft.

Our intermediate to advanced dancers expand and hone their dance vocabulary and technique for classical and contemporary ballet. Students in this group typically have 10+ years of ballet technique training and are eager to expand their dance capabilities including more advanced classical variations and contemporary works with modern and lyrical components. The schedule and technique required is significantly more than Level 2 and requires a placement evaluation if new to Saltmarsh Dance. Our teachers have been trained in classical ballet and contemporary techniques such as Martha Graham techniques and others. Dancers listen to classical and a wide variety of music genres while taking ballet barre, centre and variations. Typical techniques we cover in contemporary include: Graham, Limon, Horton, Gaga. We are an inclusive family of dancers and encourage students ages 12+ to be evaluated for placement. Our Saltmarsh Dancers don't just love to dance, they NEED to dance and are passionate about it. We work hard together and enjoy expanding our musicality and fine tuning our craft. Level 3 Tuition includes 4 Ballet/Pointe classes; 1 contemporary; 1 Jazz.

Monday/Wednesday ~ Ballet/Pointe. Tuesday/Thursday ~ Contemporary. This open class series offers instruction in both ballet and pointe work on Mondays and Wednesdays, and contemporary dance on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Private lessons and Company Rehearsals offered for individual attention and intensive group training.

Level 1 (ages 4-6) Introduction to Ballet for young dancers learning the fundamental movements and positions of classical ballet.

Level 2A (ages 6-8) Ballet Basics focusing on foundational ballet technique, posture, and coordination for beginner dancers.

Level 2B/3 Ballet class for intermediate dancers, building upon basic ballet techniques and introducing more complex steps.

Level 3/4 Contemporary, Jazz, and Improvisation class exploring dynamic movement, musicality, and spontaneous creation.

Company Rehearsal for dedicated dancers working on performance pieces and group choreography.

Young ballet dancers will build a foundation in classical ballet. Students in this group are not new to ballet and are growing their dance foundation. Students stretch, learn new dance vocabulary, how to work together, focus on technique and how to channel their passion for dance. At the end of each class, we write in dance journals to record details to help remember new choreography, positions and expressions. Dancers listen to classical music while taking ballet barre and centre. We are an inclusive family of dancers and encourage students ages 7 - 12 to join us.

Young ballet dancers will build a foundation in classical ballet. Students in this group are not new to ballet and are growing their dance foundation. Students stretch, learn new dance vocabulary, how to work together, focus on technique and how to channel their passion for dance. At the end of each class, we write in dance journals to record details to help remember new choreography, positions and expressions. Dancers listen to classical music while taking ballet barre and centre. We are an inclusive family of dancers and encourage students ages 7 - 12 to join us.

New and budding ballet dancers get to explore their creativity in this sweet pre-ballet and early years foundations movement class. Students stretch with creative play, learn the first words and steps of basic ballet, express their joy moving across the floor and create a special card at the end of each class to help them remember what they learned each week. Dancers listen to classical music while taking ballet barre and centre. We are an inclusive family of dancers and encourage every little one to join us.

Private lessons and choreography sessions for personalized dance development and custom piece creation.

Ballet 2B/3 class for intermediate to advanced dancers focusing on classical ballet technique and performance quality.

Level 4 to Professional Contemporary Ballet class exploring innovative choreography, fluidity, and advanced contemporary techniques.

Young ballet dancers will build a foundation in classical ballet. Students in this group are not new to ballet and are growing their dance foundation. Students stretch, learn new dance vocabulary, how to work together, focus on technique and how to channel their passion for dance. At the end of each class, we write in dance journals to record details to help remember new choreography, positions and expressions. Dancers listen to classical music while taking ballet barre and centre. We are an inclusive family of dancers and encourage students ages 7 - 12 to join us.

Level 3 Ballet and Pointe class for advanced dancers developing strength, technique, and artistry en pointe.

Level 4 Ballet and Pointe class for highly advanced dancers focusing on intricate technique, performance quality, and pointe work.

Variations, Repertoire, and Company class for elite dancers learning classical variations and company repertoire.

Our most advanced dancers who are typically on path to dance professionally or in college. We incorporate professional dance company discipline and responsibility, hone our dance technique for classical and contemporary ballet. Students in this group typically have 6+ years of ballet training and are very passionate and driven when it comes to dance.

Ballet Level 2B class for intermediate dancers, continuing to develop classical ballet technique and artistry.

Level 2B Contemporary and Jazz class introducing students to dynamic movement styles, rhythm, and expressiveness.

Level 3/4 Stretch, Conditioning, and Jazz class designed to enhance flexibility, strength, and jazz dance technique.

Young ballet dancers will build a foundation in classical ballet. Students in this group are not new to ballet and are growing their dance foundation. Students stretch, learn new dance vocabulary, how to work together, focus on technique and how to channel their passion for dance. At the end of each class, we write in dance journals to record details to help remember new choreography, positions and expressions. Dancers listen to classical music while taking ballet barre and centre. We are an inclusive family of dancers and encourage students ages 7 - 12 to join us.

Advanced Level Contemporary Ballet/ Improv/ Contact Improv/ Rep. This workshop is designed for advanced dancers seeking to push their boundaries in contemporary ballet, improvisation, and repertory.

Intermediate Level Contemporary Ballet/ Improv/ Contact Improv/ Rep. This workshop focuses on contemporary ballet techniques, improvisation, and repertory work, offering a deep dive into modern dance practices.