My Choreography is a spiritual practice for the divine feminine to communicate through my work.
Investigating life’s nuances through the multiplex lens of the feminine narrative, Madeleine is curious about creating multi-dimensional work that floats effortlessly between social commentary and the metaphysical alike; specifically in relationship to myth, theology and collective culture. Madeleine Twyman is a Canadian Dancer, Choreographer and Educator, Artistic Director of The Blue Institute, co-founder of The Durham School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance and a single Mother of two.
Madeleine was commissioned by DanceOntario to create She of Ten Thousand Names, which had its world premiere at Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Jan 27th, 2024. Madeleine’s work ‘The Feminine Other’, was presented by Alexandra Wells and Peter Chu in Orlando, Florida for Open Doors North America, July 2023. Madeleine was selected by The National Ballet of Canada for a 2023 Open Space Residency. Madeleine’s latest work ‘SOTTN’ (April 2023) was presented by The Canadian Opera Company at The Four Seasons Centre for The Performing Arts in Toronto.
Receiving her post-secondary education at The Ailey School and The Martha Graham School in New York City, Madeleine has worked with many Dance Companies including The Martha Graham Ensemble, Forces of Nature Dance Theatre of Harlem and Creative Outlet Dance Theatre of Brooklyn. Her work has been presented throughout Ontario, New York City, Montreal and Los Angeles. Performance highlights include The Stars of the 21st Century Gala at Lincoln Center, An Award Tribute for Will Smith at The American Black Film Festival, The Montreal Fringe Festival, NewBlue Dance Festival, Guelph Dance Festival and her original choreography and music composition opening at The ING NYC Marathon. Madeleine has been the recipient of many awards, most recently The YAGP Outstanding Choreography Award in Toronto.
Madeleine is the co-founder of Durham School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance, Durham Region’s most progressive Dance School. Home to The Blue Institute’s pre-professional Program https://dsbcd.com/the-blue-institute/
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