Growing up in the dance studio circuit of Metro Detroit, Michigan put Madeline in position to be recruited by Siena Heights University in 2012, where she led the dance team to compete in both NDA and NAIA National Championships, became a 3-time NAIA All American athlete, and appeared as a principal dancer in the university’s musical Chicago. After earning a BA in Psychology from SHU, she moved on to become the Director of Spirit at Adrian College, coaching cheerleading and dance as well as teaching academic courses in the dance department.
After three years with the Bulldogs, Madeline accepted a Graduate Assistant position with the 3x UDA Division 1 Game Day National Champions, Grand Canyon University Dance Team, and moved to Phoenix, Arizona. In her second season with the Lopes, she was hired on full-time as the Assistant Dance Team Coach while she completed her MS in Health Psychology. She spent the following year with Soul Shock Dance Company, where she served as Company Director.
Madeline joined us in The Swamp as the Gators Dazzlers Head Coach for the 2022-2023 season. In addition to coaching, education and the arts, she finds joy in Jesus, family and friends, her dog Cain, being in nature, cooking, and always growing.
