M.E.
MADISON KELLY EVANS :)
Where it Began...
Madison's venture into the world of performance commenced during her tween years as a competitive cheerleader and acrobat. At the age of 11, she found herself obliged to enroll in a dance class to maintain her position on the elite acrobatics team at her local studio. There, she discovered her natural ability and love for dance as she swiftly embraced additional dance styles the following year. Since then, she has remained dedicated to her passion for performing arts!
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During high school at Salem Christian School, Madison began studying musical theater and vocal performance, refining her skills as a triple threat. Her choreographic journey started with Salem Witness Drama, where she not only performed notable roles like Diana Barry in Anne of Green Gables and the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella but also began creating pieces for their musicals and cabarets. In May 2021, she was selected to perform as a Featured Dancer/Vocalist in the 19th annual Freddy Awards, where she received a pre-professional scholarship to the Pennsylvania Youth Ballet School and trained there the following summer.
Madison's first dance competition (April 2015)
Where it's Going...
​Since then, Madison has danced professionally in various performances with Mélange Contemporary Dance Company and with Cedar Fair Entertainment Company at Dorney Park and Kings Dominion, as a parade dancer in Grand Carnivale. She danced with The Eastern University Dance Team for a season and performed student and faculty works in dance concerts every semester she has attended Eastern. Madison has also taught dance classes at Contempra Dance School and Pottstown Dance Theatre. Most recently, she performed the role of mermaid/dance captain in Eastern University's Spring 2024 musical Big Fish, and began performing with the Eastern University Dance Ministry in Fall 2024.
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Throughout her time at Eastern, Madison has had opportunities to explore and grow her skills in choreography/directing. Her works for the dance department include: Becoming Acquainted featured in the Ascensions concert (December 2023), The Grieving Process featured in the Found Wandering concert (April 2023), and her co-choreographed quartet with Allyssa Knorr Interdependence Unraveled featured in the Prologue and Ellipsis concerts (April 2024). Her work Becoming Acquainted was restaged for the American College Dance Association Northeast Conference in March 2024, where it was performed and adjudicated by industry professionals, and later selected to be shown as a screen dance at the 12th annual SpringUP Festival in April 2024.
Madison's dance contract at Kings Dominion (June 2023)
What's Next...
​Madison recently presented her senior thesis Introspection, which featured a psychological exploration of the self-discovery tool: The Enneagram. It conveyed this story through 8 sections and 25 minutes of Madison's original choreography, featuring 5 different dance genres and live vocals, all directed, casted and costumed by Madison!
In December 2024, Madison graduated from Eastern University where she earned her BA in Dance and BS in Business Administration (leadership concentration). She recently accepted an administrative assistant role with Cornerstone Advisors, where she will begin in January 2025. Alongside her new position, Madison plans to actively audition, and teach aiming to return to live performance and further her career as a dancer and singer.
Madison as "Mermaid/Dance Captain in Eastern University's "Big Fish" (March 2024)
Photography by: Tim Miller
Artistic Statement
“As a dancer deeply entrenched in both performing and fine arts, personally I derive immense joy from weaving narratives through movement and choreography. My journey is a continuous exploration, merging technical precision with genuine expression while forging personal connections with audiences.
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Inspired by the spirit of childhood, I infuse positivity, exploration, and faith into my artistic endeavors, while blending them with my adult perspectives and values. My ultimate aspiration is to touch hearts and foster meaningful connections, understanding that uplifting even one person means I have fulfilled my goal.​
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I view my artistic talents as a form of faith, perpetually grateful to Christ, guiding my path and bestowing upon me these abilities. Dance serves not only as a means of expression but also as a vehicle for spiritual, creative, and personal growth.
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With every step and story conveyed through movement, I discover empowerment and an authentic reflection of myself. Dance transcends being merely a passion; it is my ultimate creative outlet and the purest manifestation of my identity.”
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