Spring 2024
LA Semester
Madison has been living in Los Angeles, California since January 2024 through May 2024 where she has finished her junior year at Pace University. Madison has been very fortunate to take classes like Dance on Camera taught by Scott Hislop and Dominic Chaiduang, Choreography on Camera taught by Jillian Meyers, and many other amazing classes. At the end of the semester, she was able to perform in front of talent agencies and working choreographers with pieces done by Joe Brown, Rhonda Miller, Marinda Davis, Brandon Leffler, and Andrew Mulet. Madison was also able to take classes from guest artists brought in like Kenny Ortega, Mandy Moore, Brian Nicholson, Sienna Lyons, Jennifer Hamilton, Kat (Kathryn) Burns, and many more amazing artists. She was able to enhance her Ballroom, Heels, Hip-hop, Commercial Jazz, Ballet, and Contemporary training. While she was in LA, she took advantage of all of the outside class opportunities and took classes from Brian Nicholson, Will Johnston, Diana Schoenfield, Entity Contemporary Dance, Dae-Dae (David Coleman), Will Bell, BoiBoi, and many others. When she wasn't in class she was out exploring LA and taking in all LA has to offer.
"Ever Loving" - Directorial Debut
Madison is excited to announce that she had her directorial debut during the spring LA semester in her Choreography on Camera class. She worked closely with Jillian Meyers and her assistant Claire Ross throughout the semester. Madison came up with a concept based on Greek Mythology specifically the Greek goddess Aphrodite. She played with gold paint to represent the love and lust transferring onto a desperate man (the male lead). Her video encompasses the male lead falling in love with this idea of Aphrodite and everything she represents. The mysterious and mystical feeling draws the man in until he becomes utterly obsessed and consumed by her love. She learned how to come up with a concept and propose it to a board. Madison learned how to light a stage and how it translates to camera, how to guide a cameraman with what types of shots she wants and what terminology to use to achieve those desired shots, and she learned how to guide her choreographer, producer, and dancers throughout the filming process. Here is a link to watch the final product.
"Chicago, Illinois"
Fall 2023
Madison was cast in "Chicago, Illinois" Choreographed by Scott Jovovich for DancesPace 2023, where she was asked to act, sing, and dance. She rehearsed learning intentional choreography, vocals, and character development. Madison was mic'd up and had to quickly get used to hearing her voice over the big speakers in a theater, doing mic checks, and showing her confidence in acting, dancing, and singing on the big stage. She had the time of her life and loved stepping into the Musical Theater light.
Dance Magazine Internship
Fall 2022
Madison has accepted the position of 'Fall Sales Intern' with Dance Media Productions, more specifically Dance Magazine. She will earn college credit toward her minor in Arts and Entertainment Management while contributing 10+ hours per week to working hand-in-hand with professionals at all levels of the company. She is excited to learn more about Media Management in the Performing Arts world.
Pace University - Honors College Mentor
Fall 2022
Madison is excited to announce that she is a Mentor with the Pforzheimer Honors College where she provides support for three Commercial Dance Majors (Freshman). These new students depend on her advice and help with questions and concerns. She loves to spend time with her Mentees and build relationships with each of them. Madison is a friendly face and a trusting companion that will help guide them through their transition from High School to College.
Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement
Summer 2022
Madison just finished working with Chadash Contemporary Dance Movement on a new production "Walking in the Dark", produced by Kelly Archer. Madison is a professional performer and Company member with Chadash, as well as Rehearsal Assistant. She was cast in the role of 'Darkness' where her character was able to experiment with contrasting movement and find balance between darkness and light. She continues to work with Chadash each August on the next production, and plans on returning with the Company for their August 2023 show.
Concept Video “Ready”
Summer 2022
Madison was invited by Choreographer/Director Katie Hazard to participate in a concept-based dance video she was producing titled "Ready". Madison felt honored to Dance on Camera with this cast and work under Katie's direction on this project.