Madelyn Mickelsen
Dancer | Visual Creator | Arts Administrator
ABOUT
Originally from Racine, Wisconsin, Madelyn Mickelsen began studying dance at the age of six at Dance Arts Center under lead instruction from Danelle Davies. After twelve years of recreational and competitive training, she continued into professional dance training and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point obtaining two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Dance and Arts Management. In addition, she has studied under dancers from the Joffrey and Milwaukee Ballet, Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street, the Verdon Fosse Legacy, and the Radio City Rockettes.
Madelyn has been a featured dancer in Jazz Choreography Enterprises (JCE) Jazz Project Showcase and Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center’s performance labs. She has also traveled nationally and internationally as a backup dancer for up-and-coming musical artists and has been involved in numerus projects and productions across the Midwest and Tri-State area.
Her choreographical works have been showcased and produced in various performances, showcases, festivals, and for adjudication at the American College Dance Association. In addition, Madelyn also is involved in media as a video producer and web designer.
Madelyn judges for regional, national, and international dance competitions across the United States and Canada. Additionally, she guest judges for pageants and other regional East Coast contests and also is a teacher for convention and workshop classes.
Currently based in New York City, Madelyn is continuing to train and further pursue her career.