Choreography & Teaching

“Madelon's creative vision is always several light years ahead of the pack. She is always unerringly able to weave her choreographic, cinematic and thespian designs into the tapestry of her time with an honesty, freshness and originality which always rings true.”

— Paul Yalen, President PY Entertainment Group, MA

Training

Madelon’s ballet training is Balanchine based, having studied extensively with Melissa Hayden, Allegra Kent, Jacques D’Amboise, Pat Wilde, Wilhelm Burmann, and other notable New York City Ballet members and teachers in NYC and Saratoga Springs. She also trained with David Howard, The Joffrey Ballet School, American Ballet Theatre School, Boston Ballet and with Rosella Hightower in Cannes, France. She has performed with numerous regional ballet companies in New England, New York and New Jersey.

In addition to classical ballet, she has trained and performed extensively with all the well-known, notable teachers in jazz and hip-hop. Her jazz dance background include the Boston Gold Dance Company, Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, Tremaine, Millenium, and Edge Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles.

Choreography

Madelon developed and operated numerous dance programs in the Northeast and California. She owned and directed her own ballet, jazz and hip-hop dance studio in Massachusetts for many years. Her performing ensemble, The Madelon Curtis Dancers, featured both concert and commercial work and was renowned for its versatility which spanned classical ballet to cutting-edge jazz and hip-hop.

Her numerous choreographic credits include classical ballet, musical theatre, musical revues, cabarets, concert dance work, jazz, tap, contemporary, solos and hip-hop.

Teaching

Madelon is well known for her exciting, energetic and thorough teaching. Patient and encouraging, her innovative teaching style incorporates an extensive break-down of body movements combined with creative and challenging combinations and choreography.

Madelon possesses incredible technical and artistic insight into the art of ballet. Her energy, enthusiasm, and creativity make her classes both challenging and inspiring, and her passion is infectious. Simply put, Madelon will make you the best dancer you can possibly be.

— Maryse Meijer, student, Chicago IL

I improved within months of studying with Madelon. Her class trained me to pick up combinations with particular attention to timing, as well as develop individual artistry within movement. From beginner to advanced, she offers a challenging yet supportive atmosphere. Even after studying with her for years, I continue to be impressed by the breadth of her knowledge about dance and other art forms as well as her ability to help dancers progress.

— Darrian O'Reilly, student, New York NY

I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your classes. They have renewed my enthusiasm in ballet. I was starting to lose motivation for ballet before being introduced to your class. I felt like I could work on improving individual steps but there wasn't any goal in sight that could elevate my dancing significantly. When I started attending your class, and you started correcting me, it changed my perspective about what I can work on. Your barre is intricate and fun. The center is longer and more elaborate than I had ever done before. I would never have thought I could remember long combinations like these! I'm learning a lot.

— JJ Tuan, student, Mountain View, CA

Madelon is unparalleled in her unique, enthusiastic, philosophical and successful approach to teaching the art of dance to all ages. She is dependable, responsible and extremely energetic, but most of all, she cares about her students!