Meet the Artists
Behind the Instruction.

Sophie O’Brien

Sophie is a ballet dancer and educator with a BFA in Ballet from the University of Utah and a minor in Strategic Communication. She received the Outstanding Senior Award from the School of Dance and trained in both ABT and Vaganova teaching methods.

She has taught creative movement for ages 3–5 and Vaganova-based ballet technique for Levels 1–8 with Southold Dance Theater. At the University of Utah, she also served as a Teaching Assistant with Tanner Dance and taught warm-up classes for the university’s Ballet Showcase.

Sophie has choreographed ballet, modern, jazz, and contemporary works for young dancers and collegiate performers, bringing both technical knowledge and artistic perspective to her classes.

Olivia Bartlett

Originally from Maine, Olivia began her professional dance career at 15 as a guest artist with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. She later moved to New York City, where she danced, choreographed, and taught at the Joffrey Ballet.

Her performance credits include Snow Princess in The Nutcracker, Gypsy in Don Quixote, and Juliet in Romeo and Juliet. She has also worked in commercial dance, training with Dancing with the Stars professionals and renowned choreographers at Broadway Dance Center.

Olivia's work has included commercials for Verizon, T-Mobile, Nintendo, and Emsculpt, as well as television appearances in Paper Empire, The Deuce, FBI, and Law & Order: SVU. Her teaching emphasizes storytelling, performance, technical approach, and dancing beyond your comfort zone.

Alice Boudreau

Alice cultivated her passion for dance through years of training across a variety of styles. Specializing in acro, musical theatre, jazz, and tap, she found her niche as a competitive dancer.

Following her competitive career, Alice pursued further dance education at Dean College, dedicating herself to the dance program and learning from master teachers.

Alice brings her knowledge and choreography experience to the studio while prioritizing proper technique and safety. She loves helping dancers develop their skills, grow in confidence, and discover what they are capable of accomplishing.

Kaylee Snyder

Originally from Maine, Kaylee is pursuing her BA in Dance at Endicott College. She is a valued member of the college’s National Championship-winning Dance Team and also participates in the Repertory Dance Ensemble.

Her training spans a variety of dance styles, with a particular dedication to jazz technique and choreography. She enjoys exploring how jazz technique can be integrated into different genres and aspects of a dancer’s training.

Kaylee's goal is to ignite a love of dance in others and encourage students to keep exploring, learning, and pursuing their passion.

Paige Savage

Paige has been immersed in dance from an early age, and her lifelong passion has led her to pursue choreography and creative expression. She encourages dancers to embrace authenticity, celebrate individuality, and express themselves fearlessly through movement.

With an extensive competitive background and stage experience, Paige found her artistic voice in contemporary and hip hop. Her early solo choreography earned recognition and numerous awards, including three consecutive first-place titles at the Boston and Portland Revel Dance Competitions.

Her training includes CLI Conservatory, Boston Ballet, and Broadway Dance Center. Paige loves guiding young artists as they discover their own voices, push boundaries, and find joy in every step of their dance journey.

Brianna Shaw

Brianna is an accomplished dancer with years of experience both on stage and in the studio. She brings enthusiasm, knowledge, and a genuine love of dance to her work at Salt Flat.

In addition to teaching our youngest dancers and helping them build strong foundations, Miss Bri plays an important role in the day-to-day studio experience. At the front desk, she helps families with registration and studio operations, making sure they feel welcomed and supported.

She continues her own dance education as well, always growing as an artist and educator.

Cam Turgeon

Cameron Turgeon is a choreographer, performer, and dance educator from southern Maine. With more than 10 years of dance training, he has developed a versatile foundation in contemporary, jazz, and concert dance.

He trained at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, studying pedagogy, performance, and choreography. His performance experience includes faculty and BFA student showcases, Live Arts Collective’s Higher Ground, and the Beyond the Neon Dance Festival.

Cameron has worked with artists including Katherine Duke and Jessica Tong of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, as well as faculty connected to choreographic voices such as Crystal Pite, Jiří Kylián, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

As an educator, he is passionate about nurturing artistry, individuality, and self-confidence in every dancer.