Maddie Shackleton

Growing up in Louisville, Maddie received her training from Gillman’s Dance Academy and the Cecchetti Council of America. As a founding member of MAGIC Dance company, she performed in the Nutcracker in a Nutshell production for 8 years in soloist roles including Clara, The Rat Queen, Little Bo Peep, and The Dew Drop Fairy.

After graduating, she was welcomed as a choreographer and director of the company. Maddie has spent the past 6 years choreographing award winning numbers for local competitive dance groups at Gillman’s Dance Academy and 360 Dance. Her dancers have been recognized for their technique, movement quality, and passion on stage. Maddie is a member of Dance Masters of Ohio and Dance Masters of America; through the organization she is certified in tap and acrobatics.

Maddie received a BS in Communication from the University of Louisville. She is dedicated to furthering her own education and has spent the past 3 summers studying at Dance Masters of America Teachers Training School in the areas of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Preschool Dance, Hip Hop, and Musical Theater. Maddie is excited to share her love of dance with The Louisville Ballet School and is proud to help every child reach their fullest potential.