Choreography
Atlanta, GA
Emory University: A Note That Bends (2026)
Emory Dance Company: Match (2025) Selected for ACDA Southeast Conference Gala
New York City: Live Performance
WestFest: All Over Westbeth: Stalled (2025) Duet with Chloe London
Cosmic Cherry Festival at the Court Square Theater: Dandelions (2025) Duet with Erica Lee Schwartz
NY Butoh Institute's Queer Butoh Festival: Dandelions (or, the moment you realize the seasons have changed) (2024) Duet with Erica Lee Schwartz, music composed by Leo Hardman-Hill , 24 min
CREST at Chilo’s Greenwood: to be true (2022) Solo, 7 min
NY Butoh Institute’s International Butoh Festival at Theater for the New City: 396 (2019) Solo, collaboration with musician Daniel Arthur Johnson, 8 min
MERDE at The Footlight Bar: 396 (2019) Solo in collaboration with musician Daniel Arthur Johnson, 8 min
We are Particles at SMUSH Gallery, Jersey City: Us, American (2019) Solo, 12 min
CITY KIDS at Fourth Arts Block: American (2018) Solo, 12 min
WaxWorks at Triskelion Arts: zephyr (2018) 5 dancers, live music by Adam O’Farrill and David Acevedo, 12 min
Triple 9 Festival: zephyr (2018) Site-specific durational performance installation with 5 dancers, 30 min
SHE CREATES at The Baumann: Daughter (2018) 2 dancers, three-part installation, total 10 min
The NY Butoh Institute at Triskelion Arts: I love you I miss my friend and the music is beautiful (2018) Solo, 15 min
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble at Paradise Factory: The Cult Play (2018) Theatrical production directed by Irene Lazaridis
Northampton, MA
red soft (2024) School for Contemporary Dance and Thought, Solo, 8 min
Smith College MFA Dance Department
Until We Forget (2024) Theater 14, 6 dancers, 20 min
Growing rice in a dry field (2023) Crew House, 2 dancers, 10 min
No Signal (2023) Scott Studio Theater, Solo, 15 min
Forgot where I was (2022) Crew House, 4 dancers, 20 min
New York City: Video Projects
Choreographer, Hammer (2022) Music video for Death Habit. Directed and edited by Nicholas Motyka
Choreographer/director, to be true (2021) Original dance film, shot by Jefferson White
Choreographer, In Bounds (2021) Music Video for Noah Chenfeld, Brooklyn-based musician. Directed by Tobias Campbell
Choreographer/director/editor, Looking Inwood (2017) Original dance film, shot by MJ Abiva. Recipient of Promising Filmmaker Award at CUNY Film Fest 2018
Lehman College: Music Department’s Annual Musical Productions
Choreographer, When I Get to Where I’m Going (2018) Lehman College, theatrical production directed/written by Penny Prince
Choreographer, Rapunzel (2017) Lehman College, theatrical production directed/written by Penny Prince
Performance
Freelance
New Ear Gallery, Manhattan (2025) Nami Yamamoto, Future Memory
Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn (2025) Chloe London, Unstable Sky
Prototype Opera Festival at BRIC, Brooklyn (2025) Beth Morrison Productions, choreography by Sindy Butz: BARDO immersive performance
JACK, Brooklyn (2021) evan ray suzuki, ~ d r e a m c o r e ~
Activate the Mural @ Black Lives Matter Mural in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn (2020) Jamel Gaines Creative Outlet, One Love Peace Celebration
Spoke the Hub, Brooklyn (2019) Molly Gorin, Having a Ball
Chashama Gala Movement/Sculpture Installation, One World Trade Center, Manhattan (2019) Kevin Kelly, NonDuality
WaxWorks @ Triskelion Arts, Brooklyn (2019) Molly Gorin, What Can I Give you?
Union Square Alliance, Manhattan (2018) Kelsey Burns, NYC Dance Week Performance
Triple 9 Festival, Brooklyn (2018) Anna Vomacka, Untitled New Work
Danspace Project at St. Mark’s Church, Manhattan (2018) Rina Espiritu, Blueprint to Oust Duerte
CUNY Dance Initiative, Queens College (2018) Svea Schneider, the spaces| |in between
INSITU Site Specific Dance Festival, Queens (2017) JoAnna Mendl Shaw, Mandala
Théâtre Gestuel, Paris, France (2015) Hippocampe Mime Corporel Théâtre, Les Collectionneurs
Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (2013) Ni’Ja Whitson, Whitney Houston Tribute Dance Concert
Staten Island Ballet at the College of Staten Island (2002-2008), The Nutcracker directed by Ellen Tharp
Smith College, Northampton, MA
Nourishment (2023) choreography by Duane Lee Holland
This Dance is Available for Touring: A MFA Thesis That is Also Available for Touring (2023) choreography by Alexander Davis
to be swept up! (2022) choreography by Bebe Miller and Angie Hauser
Company Performances
REDi Dance Company (2016-2021) directed by Beverly Lopez: Mientras Tanto (Dixon Place, Groundswell Series); Land of Concrete (Lehman College, Hudson Guild Theatre)
Amirov Dance Theater (2019-2020) directed by Alexandra Amirov-Watkins: The Coop (development process only); La MaMa Kids: Family Play Date (La MaMa Theater)
Vangeline Theater (2016-present) directed by Vangeline: 9/11 Memorial Performance, 2024 (Times Square); ZERO’s Winter Wonderland (Knockdown Center); Wake up and Smell the Coffee (Triskelion Arts, Taipei Cultural Center)
Herbert H. Dance Company (2016-2018) directed by Brittany Wilson: Annual performances held in Lehman College’s Studio Theater
Film/Television
The Baker and the Beauty (NBC Universal/ABC network) Recurring Guest Star: “Amy” (2020)*
Manhattan Bridge (dir. Patrick Donovan) Actor: Supporting role (2018)
Sick Days (dir. Tobias Campbell) Actor: Supporting role (2015)
Best of the Bronx (Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment) Host (2015) NY Emmy Award for Best Public Service Announcement
*Madelyn is a member of SAG/AFTRA.
Theater
Bronx Arts Ensemble/Children’s Theater Company at Lehman College (2014 - 2022) Lead & supporting roles in company that performs original children’s theater in various community spaces throughout the Bronx
Even the Dogs - Life World (2022) An avant-garde musical created and directed by Leo Hardman-Hill
Jason Rhymer - The Windjammer (2019) A dinner theater orchestra composed & conducted by Leo Hardman-Hill
Exalted - G45 Productions Lightbulb Reading Series, IRT Theater (2018) “Paige”
Brain Food - Zoo City, Brooklyn (2015) Performer/Creator: Original, site-specific, ensemble-driven movement theater. Performers created a story and cooked breakfast for the audience, all in one enchanting evening.
Tough Mother - Primary Stages: Fresh Ink Reading (2015) “Cat”
Chaos - New Worlds Theatre Project Staged Reading, HERE Arts Center (2015) “Regina”
Dubliners, an audio play suite – WNYC/WXQR’s The Green Space Performances (2014) “Lily”
The Pillowman - Zoo City, The Tank Theatre (2014) Storyteller
The Rimers of Eldritch - LaGuardia High School (2011) “Patsy”
The Music Man - Harbor Lights Theater Company, Staten Island (2011) Ensemble
Guys and Dolls - LaGuardia High School Ensemble/Dance Captain
Hairspray - LaGuardia High School (2010) “Tammy”
Professional Experience
Arts Fellow in Dance at Emory University, Atlanta, GA 2025–2026
-
Taught and mentored undergraduate students, providing feedback and ongoing support
-
Coordinated planning and choreography of multiple performances across the academic year
-
Managed scheduling, rehearsals, and logistics for student and professional performers
-
Selected for performance at American College Dance Association Southeast Conference gala, demonstrating artistic excellence and peer recognition
Arts Administration Intern at The Yard, Martha’s Vineyard, 2025
-
Managed artist correspondence about marketing assets for commissioned projects
-
Created and maintained a comprehensive marketing calendar
-
Wrote and designed newsletters, social media content, and press releases
-
Edited season brochure and marketing materials
-
Participated in professional development seminars in budgeting, project management, and nonprofit operations, with guest speakers invited by Pentacle NYC
Teaching Artist at Mark DeGarmo Dance, NYC, 2024–2025
-
Delivered weekly instruction to K-5 students across multiple NYC Title 1 schools
-
Developed structured curriculum integrating arts and academic learning
-
Tracked student progress and pedagogical effectiveness through written evaluations and data collection
Teaching Fellow at Smith College’s Department of Dance, Northampton, MA, 2022–2024
-
Taught undergraduate courses in multiple dance forms
-
Served as production administrator for departmental concerts (DAN 200)
-
Stage managed and assisted artistic director of undergraduate student showcase
-
Coordinated rehearsals and performance schedules for undergraduate and graduate dancers
Producer at Groundswell Series, NYC, 2019–2023
-
Founded and managed an annual outdoor performance festival
-
Oversaw all operations including planning, marketing, fundraising, and event execution
-
Coordinated teams of interns and volunteers, delegating tasks and timelines
-
Conducted an open call and corresponded with selected artists
-
Managed budgets and secured funding support
Dance Teaching Artist and Program Manager at REDi Dance Company, NYC, 2019–2021
-
Managed program logistics, scheduling, and newsletters for annual teen dance intensive
-
Led instruction and supervised participants of intensive and Junior Dance Company
Movement Research, NYC, 2017
-
Conducted promotional research and managed artist communications
-
Created newsletters and maintained website content
-
Utilized Mailchimp, social media platforms, and Excel for outreach and tracking
Education
College
Smith College, 2022-2024
M.F.A. Choreography and Performance.
Core Dance Faculty: Chris Aiken, Angie Hauser, Lester Tomé, Rodger Blum, Jake Meginsky
Professors in Dance: Jenna Riegel, Sarah Lass, Melinda Buckwalter, Jeff Jean-Phillipe, Shakia Barron
Macaulay Honors College at CUNY Lehman, 2012-2017
B.A. Honors Philosophy, B.A. Honors Dance, French minor, Summa Cum Laude, Departmental Honors in Dance and Philosophy; Dance Professors: Amy Larimer, Wendell Cooper/MX Oops, Vangeline, Ni’Ja Whitson, Michael Manswell; Philosophy Philosophy Professors: James Mahon, Michael Buckley, Jessica Gordon-Roth, Leonard Finkelman
Université Paris 8 Saint Denis-Vincennes, Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
CUNY Paris/MICEFA Study Abroad Exchange
High School
LaGuardia Arts High School — 2008-2012
Drama Major, AP Scholars Award, Advanced Regents Diploma, Playbill Drama Award
Dance
The Ailey School of Dance — 2008-2011
Fellowship Scholarship Recipient, Junior Division Levels VI & VII; Dance instructors: Elena Commendador, Christian Van Howard, Theresa Ruth-Howard, Earl Mosley, Robert Atwood, Marianne Bachmann
Hippocampe Mime Corporel Théâtre — Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
Corporeal Mime of the Étienne Decroux tradition, studied under Luis Torreao
Staten Island Ballet — 2003-2008
Dance Instructors: Ellen Tharpe, Andrea Wachholtz, Frank Dellapolla, Gabri Christa
Workshops/Additional Training
Butoh Workshop with Meshi Chavez 2025
Atland Summer Fest with Lisa Race, Jenn Nugent, Rafaela Shayhoun 2024
Butoh Workshop with Akihito Ichihara, NY Butoh Institute 2024
Butoh Workshop with Julie Gillum, Earthdance 2023
Artichoke Ambassador (Arts in Activism) Summer Program 2022
Annabella Lenzu Choreography Workshop/Mentorship Program 2021
Butoh Workshop with Eri Chian, NY Butoh Institute 2019
Gallim Summer Intensive 2018
People’s Improv Theater – Level One Improv with Jason Scott Quinn, Fall 2017 – Spring 2018
Butoh Workshop with Mari Osanai, NY Butoh Institute 2018
Bill T. Jones Summer Intensive 2017
MELT @ Movement Research Neil Greenberg, 2019; Contact Improvisation with K.J. Holmes, 2017
Butoh Workshop with Katsura Kan, NY Butoh Institute 2016
Abraham in Motion Summer Intensive 2016
Butoh Workshop with Yael Gaathon and Vangeline, Tatwerk (Berlin) 2016
“Danses en Situation” Atelier with Gustavo Ciriaco (Paris) 2015
Bates Dance Festival 2009
Production
Groundswell Series (2019 - 2023) Co-founder & co-curator of Groundswell Series, an annual site-specific outdoor summer dance festival (Fort Greene Park, Cuyler Gore Park, Valentino Pier, Old Stone House)
Bare Bones - Smith College, Northampton, MA (2022) Stage Manager of undergraduate dance showcase
A Country Doctor – Zoo City, The Baumann (2018) Co-produced & managed front of house at interdisciplinary performance installation
Volunteer
American College Dance Association (2023) Instructor of Dancing Revolt: An Introduction to Butoh at Northeast ACDA Conference
Oconuco Zuimaco Farm – Morovis, Puerto Rico (2021) Worked on a permaculture farm constructing chicken coop, removing weeds, generally readying the property for future volunteers
Clinton Hill/Fort Greene Mutual Aid – Brooklyn, NY (2020) Made wellness calls to seniors living in public housing, facilitated donations such as air conditioners and computers, signed residents up for free food deliveries
Bergen Green Space – Brooklyn, NY (2020-2021) Developed a small garden and community space in an abandoned lot with a collective of locals, set up a Free Store on the sidewalk for clothing and other nonperishable goods, helped facilitate clothing and food distribution for the Prospect Heights community
Huerto Feliz/Urbe Apie – Caguas, Puerto Rico (2020) Assisted with mulching and clearing area in garden for planting
Workaway – Ardeche, France (2018) Assisted the owner of a bed and breakfast “auberge” in France
Dance to Unite (2015-2017) Volunteer after school Dance Teacher for ages 6-8
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms – Ventura and San Bernadino, California (2013) Removed weeds, picked flowers for bouquets, construction work, and generally helped beautify and organize two organic farms in California
The Bronx is Blooming - Bronx, NY (2012-2013) Mulched, planted, and created gardens in parks and playgrounds in the Bronx
Grants, Awards, Honors
DCLA Premier Grant, Staten Island Arts, 2025
Promising Filmmaker Award for original film, “Looking Inwood”, CUNY Film Festival 2018
Phi Beta Kappa 2017
Selected Speaker for Lehman College Honors Convocation 2017
Dance Performance Award, Dance Department of Lehman College 2017
Jerome Weinstock Essay Prize for “Nature and Notation: Steps Towards a New Dance Ontology” 2016
Elizabeth S. and Henry Peters Prize for Excellence in French, Language Department of Lehman College 2016
NY Emmy Award for Best Public Service Announcement - Best of the Bronx (Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment) 2015
Presidential Scholar 2012-2016
May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation Scholarship 2014
Residencies, Fellowships
PASS Residency at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Gardens 2025-2026
Emory Arts Fellowship in Dance 2025-2026
Smith College Teaching Fellowship 2022-2024
Axial Residency at The Croft, Horton Bay, MI (2023) collaborative dance residency with Gabrielle Revlock
Annex:art, San Fidel, NM (2019) solo dance residency
Skills
Calendar Management
Project Coordination
Event Planning
Data Tracking and Reporting
Social Media and Digital Marketing Management
Budget Tracking
CRM/Email Marketing (Mailchimp)
Microsoft Office
Google Workspace
Leadership and Delegation
Choreography and Performance
Advanced skills in wide range of dance forms: contemporary dance (partnering, improvisation, floor work), modern, butoh, bachata, gaga, ballet, jazz, musical theater, house
Other physical skills: juggling, corporeal mime (Étienne Decroux), bicycling, roller skating, cartwheels
Musical ability: singing (alto), basic piano, basic drum kit, basic percussion
Language skills: advanced/fluent French
Bartender, server, and host with over 10 years of experience working in the New York City service industry