Amy Gunter
Artistic Director, SALT Contemporary Dance

Amy is the Artistic Director of SALT Contemporary Dance where she leads the company with a
commitment to bold movement, artistic integrity, and collaboration. Her love of contemporary
dance drives her to stay curious about all the ways the form can connect us to ourselves and
the world around us.
Her choreographic work centers on contemporary dance as a living, responsive art form-one
that reflects the deeply human realities of our time. Amy cultivates a creative environment that
values trust, authenticity, and risk-taking. As a dancer Amy has performed works in recent years by renowned artists Rena Butler, Ihsan Rustem, Micaela Taylor, Peter Chu and more.
Amy is dedicated to fostering innovative voices and meaningful connections between artists and
audiences. Her vision of establishing a sustainable artistic practice will help SALT continue to be
a dynamic contributor to the contemporary dance landscape.
