Saltie Instructors

Mel has been a Pole Fitness Instructor since 2008. With no dance or gymnastics or any fitness background, Mel fell in love with pole dancing the moment she started. It has changed the trajectory of her life in the best way possible. She is one of the founding partners of The Salt Mine and loves to bring in Pole Stars and Master Trainers to share with all the students and studios Utah. Mel went from having zero fitness certifications to holding about 10 different certifications - she is an education and anatomy junkie! Mel loves to teach brand new pole babies and watch them grow. She loves to create quality instructors and wants to help everyone become the best versions of themselves! She also enjoys shoes and has many platform stilettos in her collection. When she isn't at the studio she is most likely doing something super fun.

Available for Private Lessons, Private Training, and Private Parties.

Certifications

• AFAA Group Exercise Certified

• PFA Pole Fitness Certified in Levels 1 - 4,

• XPERT levels 1-2 Trained

• Liquid Motion Licensed Instructor Level 1.0, 2.0, Liquid Heels, and Liquid Pole

• TRX certified

• STOTT Pilates Mat and Reformer - Essential and Intermediate levels trained

Dance has always been a passion for Katie with the classes she took growing up. In 2010, inspired after watching Felix Cane’s Miss Pole Dance Australia 2008 performance she signed up for her first pole dancing class. She had no idea this class would sett the stage for a unique adventure.

Her desire to teach emerged when The Salt Mine began. Katie earned her XPERT certification in 2015. As an instructor, she loves those moments when students find their inner sexy, creating a dance vibe that's pure joy.

Ready to dance? Join Katie in the "Find Your Sexy" class for a self-discovery journey through dance. Feeling a bit bold? Dive into the world of Intermediate Combos. At The Salt Mine, it's not just about moves; it's about finding your groove and dancing authentically. Let's move, groove, and maybe even crack a joke or two – because dance is best enjoyed with a side of genuine fun!

Available for Private Classes, Private Training and Private Parties.

Ann started dancing with ballroom dance with her papa in the kitchen. It was love at first step. She was on the ballroom team in college, then became passionately involved with pole fitness and sensual movement in 2009, eventually becoming a teacher. Fascinated with the world of upside down thought, she then ventured to an Antigravity class, and discovered a new hidden movement technique which fed her body, heart, and mind in a new way. She taught AGY for several years before venturing out on a traveling extravaganza, and now that the Saltiest of Cities is her home again, she is ready to help others to learn the movement techniques which have made a difference for her. Ann loves to celebrate her students’ victories, and believes that victories in class, lead to successes in life. She is currently certified in Antigravity Fundamentals, Restorative, and Aerial Yoga techniques. Come fly with her!

Courtney Stevens is an award-winning professional aerialist and instructor located in Salt Lake City, UT. Her background consists of 8 years of gymnastics and 10 years of ballroom dance. Her circus journey began in 2013, then dove in full time in 2014 and never looked back. She specializes in silks, flexibility, and chair dance. She is experienced in most aerial apparatuses, as well as basic ballet, burlesque, contortion, and partner acrobatics. She is a performer for multiple local production companies including Voodoo Productions, Temptaxxions, Prohibition Utah, and more. She also owns her own production company, Chaos Circus Co, specializing in themed cabaret entertainment. 

Over the years she has developed her stylistic approach, focusing on flexibility, fluidity, and musicality. Her passion resides in performing and teaching. She thrives on opportunities to help students discover their capabilities and meet their goals. She caters to all levels, genders, and sizes, ages 8-70. She has been an instructor since 2015, teaching at most of the major studios in Utah. She currently operates her own business through the Salt Mine SLC. In addition to her decades of experience, she is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASM Certified Flexibility Instructor, and Xpert Certified Silks Instructor. 

Justin has had an affinity for dance ever since he was a kid. At 8 years old he started training in Latin and Standard ballroom dance and went on to compete 3 years in a row at the Gem State Classic competition in Rexburg, Idaho. Eventually he branched out and experimented in ballet, hip-hop, and tap dance but nothing stuck out to him. After a few years without dance, he ended up rekindling his love through pole and sensual movement. A couple months into taking classes at the Salt Mine, he was hooked on pole. Now he is extremely excited to dive into his first teaching position and share his love for movement with the world!

Madazon Can-Can, M.Ed. is a working Burlesquer, Drag Thing, Performance Artist, Producer, Film Maker, Puppeteer, BDSM Practitioner, Shame Anarchist, Them-cee, Generalized sHE-naniganizer and of course…Clown. They specialize in comedic burlesque with a political twist and travel the US by taking their top off and always going bottoms up. They facilitate empowerment workshops for every BODY through writing, embodiment practices and stomping on shame (Heels required). They can also be seen facilitating body positive and sex positive classes throughout the Salt Lake Valley because if any BODY can…Madazon Can-Can.

Certified in Liquid Motion I and II and Heels, Certified in Queer Competency from Embody Emerge, Certified in Mindfulness from Mindfulness Schools, Mooseburger Clown Academy Graduate, Certified in Foundations of Somatic Sex Education.

Upcoming Certifications: Certified Cuddlist, Certified Wheel of Consent Instructor, Certified Surrogate Partner Therapist.

Visit www.madazoncancan.com for a list of offerings and to schedule a class or private session today.

Ky started her journey in pole in December 2019 and never could have imagined how one class would change her life. It reminded her of her individual power and helped her to find herself once again. After taking her first pole class she was addicted and took over 130 classes in her first year. She began teaching in November of 2021 and has gotten Certifications in Beginner and Intermediate Pole as well as floor work. With a background in education Ky loves to provide her students with options that target different learning styles. With her favorite thing being students finding new sides to themselves.

Certifications:

• Spin City: Beginner Pole

• Spin City: Intermediate Pole

• Ecole De Pole: Beginner Pole

• Ecole De Pole: Intermediate

• Liquid Motion 1.0

• Floor Flow Teacher Training

Nikkita is a non-binary, XPERT Aerial Hoop Certified Instructor who started their Aerial Hoop and Pole training in November of 2014. Through Aerial Hoop and Pole Dance, Nikkita found a wealth of creativity, self-love, bodily autonomy/awareness, and community that they wanted to share with everyone!

In 2017, they became an Aerial Hoop instructor and have taught classes and hosted workshops at The Salt Mine SLC, The Moxy Movement in Draper UT, and Onyx Pole and Aerial Fitness in Sandy, UT, as well as perform professionally all over Utah. 

Their goal as an instructor is to give their students a safe and encouraging space to explore their strength, their creativity, and their 'movement magic'.

"I am here to celebrate your every victory and here to lift you up (sometimes literally) when you need the extra push. Most importantly, I am here to grow and learn with you."

When Nikkita is not teaching or performing, they are creating magical and unique works of art using photography and digital composition under the moniker 'Nikkita Nouveau'. Their work features many local Pole, Aerial, Burlesque, and Belly Dance performers.

XPERT Aerial Hoop Certified

Jess began her journey into dancing and performing in the spring of 2017. Starting with monthly twerk classes, before she knew it she was taking multiple classes per week and performing with a team of professional booty shakers called Salty Peaches. It wasn't until last summer, when she began taking classes at the newest Salt Mine location, that she realized teaching was the next best step in her journey. As an instructor, she hopes to share all of what dance has given her, to help others find joy and embodiment through sensual movement. 

Megan has been dancing, cheering, practicing yoga & performing since her early childhood. Throughout her life, Megan has used body movement to find strength & peace in the face of adversity. She is passionate about unlocking the “art of possible” with each student thorough her use of inspiring & engaging teaching techniques, helping her class achieve their individual goals.

Megan’s various fitness certifications as well as personal health struggles have given her a thorough understanding of body mechanics so she is able to effectively adapt any class to fit your needs. Megan prioritizes creating a safe, fun and supportive environment for every body & soul while holding true to the belief that movement is medicine & fitness should be functional (as well as fun!)

Her most popular class, Pole-ga, centers on active flexibility and support for the body through pole-inspired yoga movement. While the class is geared towards pole dancers, it is open to anyone and can be a great jumping off point to become well acquainted with your own body and the art of pole dance. 

Megan enjoys spending time with her family, making new friends, loves finding beauty in all things & people; she finds her greatest joy while helping others.

Megan’s certifications include Ecole De Pole: Beginner Pole, ACE Group Fitness Instructor, AFFA Personal Trainer, AFFA Advanced Personal Trainer, Zumba, AFFA Kickboxing

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