
It’s great to meet you, I’m Madison.
Ballet has shaped who I am.
From the moment I put on my first pair of ballet shoes, I knew this art form would shape my life. Through every pirouette, leap, and long rehearsal, I’ve come to understand that ballet is so much more than technique, it’s about storytelling, connection, and growth.
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I started with jazz and tap classes at age 2, then took up gymnastics, which led to being talent-scouted by the Western Australian Institute of Sport. I balanced gymnastics, school at Perth College, and dance training at Talent Co before moving to Dynamic Performing Arts, where I discovered ballet. By age 8, I was having regular private ballet lessons with Miss Suzanne Arrigo while continuing with other styles like acrobatics, jazz, tap, and hip hop. I expanded my ballet education through the Australian Ballet School Interstate Program and classes at Pevnev Ballet Academy. I started high school at St George’s Anglican Grammar School at 10, and trained in Perth with Miss Arrigo as my primary ballet teacher and continued theatrical dance classes at Dynamic Performing Arts until I joined the Queensland Ballet Academy at 13 before moving to Europe at 14.
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Alongside my dance journey in Europe, I’m studying a Bachelor in Medical Science and have completed courses in immunology and physiology. I’m endlessly fascinated by how the human body works and I bring that curiosity into my training and teaching, blending science and movement with care and intention.
I’ve also completed short courses in creativity and performance, because I believe a dancer’s power lies not only in precision, but in presence. I see every stage, every class, and every moment as an opportunity to express something meaningful — to move people, not just physically, but emotionally. I’m still learning, still exploring, and always reaching in dance and in life. I hope you’ll join me on the journey.
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The things that matter to me:
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Authenticity in art
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Devotion to craft
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Empowering others
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Connection & emotion
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Continuous learning
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Follow me on Instagram and watch me in motion.
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Photography by: DancePro

Training
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2020 - 2021 / Queensland Ballet Academy
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2015 - 2021 / Dynamic Performing Arts
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2015 - 2020 / Suzanne Arrigo
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2020 - 2020 / Pevnev Ballet Academy
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2017 - 2020 / Australian Ballet School ITP

Achievements & Experience
​​2016 & 2018 / West Australian Ballet Company
Performed in The Nutcracker as a guest junior artist, gaining professional stage experience.
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​2018
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Sydney Classical Eisteddfod – Finalist
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Showcase Petite National Championship – Winner
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CSTD Petite Ballet Championship – Winner
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2019
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Royal Academy of Dance Festival – Division Winner & Adjudicators Choice Award
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Evelyn Hodgkinson Scholarship Recipient
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Bolshoi Ballet Scholarship Winner​
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AHA Quarter Finalist
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Australian Institute of Classical Dance – Award Winner
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Vienna International Ballet – Junior Winner, Adjudicator award
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Showcase Junior National Championship – Winner
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Diana De Voss RAD Award – Winner
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YAGP Semi-finalist – Winner
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Princess Grace Ballet Academy Scholarship Recipient (YAGP)
​2020
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YAGP Virtual Finalist
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YAGP Virtual Scholarship Recipient – Balletschule Theatre Basel
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Royal Academy of Dance – Artistic Award, Junior Women’s Overall Winner
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Evelyn Hodgkinson Scholarship Recipient
​2021
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YAGP Scholarship Winner – Bolshoi Ballet
2022
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Commenced School Year 11 at age 14
(Personal academic acceleration reflecting focus and drive)​
Other Achievements
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2024 – Certificate of Achievement, Immunology Fundamentals – Harvard Medical School
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2024 – Certificate III in Assistant Teaching – Empower Dance
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2024 – Academic Achievement Award – School of Isolated and Distance Education
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2024 – Acceptance to Bachelor of Medical Science – Charles Sturt University
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2025 – Certificate of Achievement, Physiology Fundamentals – Harvard Medical School