Meet Madeline
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Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Madeline started her dance training at age three at the Rock School for Dance Education. She joined School of Philadelphia Ballet in 2016 when she was nine years old, and progressed to the trainee program by 2022. As a trainee, Madeline performed with the company in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker, Angel Corella’s Sleeping Beauty, and Angel Corella’s Giselle. In addition to her year-round training, Madeline has attended summer intensive programs with American Ballet Theater in New York and BalletMet. Madeline placed second in the senior classical division at the 2024 Youth America Grand Prix semi-finals and was invited to compete in the Final Round of Finals at Lincoln Center in New York City.