Mid-Atlantic Dance Initiative
and Perfomance Lab
It Is Not Just A Competition
It is Not Just A Festival
It Is... An Experience


Our Mission is to celebrate the artistry of dance by bringing dancers, educators and directors together to learn, laugh, inspire and grow as a community.
Let's celebrate our art.
-January Wolfe
Artistic Managing Director


What is MADI?
June 5-7 2026
Coliseum & Convention Center
Charleston, WV
3 DAYS OF DISCUSSIONS, LECTURES,
PERFORMANCES AND MASTER CLASSES




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ALL OF OUR DANCE SPACES ARE SETUP LIKE A FULL STUDIO, INCLUDING MARLEY FLOORING AND BALLET BARRES
ALL OF OUR CLASS SETTINGS ARE BEAUTIFUL; FROM THE THEATRE TO THE GORGEOUS ALL-GLASS ATRIUM
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES UNIVERSITY AND FACULTY CONCERT, PREMIER GALA, PERFORMANCE LAB
PERFORMANCE LAB DANCERS WORK UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF GUEST ARTISTS TO CREATE A COLLABORATIVE WORK
ADJUDICATIONS DIRECTORS CAN RECIEVE DIRECT & IMMEDIATE CRITIQUES ON THEIR CHOREOGRAPHY FROM A PANEL OF PROFESSIONALS IN 10 MINUTE SESSIONS
CASH AWARDS RANGING FROM $500-$3,000 FOR EXCELLENCE IN SOLOS, VARIATIONS & GROUP WORKS
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS DANCERS CAN ATTEND SCHOLARSHIPS CLASSES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A WIDE ARRAY OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUMMER PROGRAMS & ACCEPTANCE TO UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS
COLLEGE COLLABORATION JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY & POINT PARK UNIVERSITY OFFER MADI DANCERS CHOREOGRAPHY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN APRIL & MAY AT THEIR UNIVERSITIES
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“What I appreciate most about MADI is the connections that are made with the dance community. Having the ability to work with college dance instructors prior to auditioning for college programs allows dancers to get a feel for their style and personality making the audition less intimidating. I didn’t know a single person when I began at my University, so when an instructor I met at MADI said hello to me and called me by name on day one, I felt instantly welcome and more confident in class.”
Quote from Grace Knapp, MADI 2024


2026 Guest Artists
MADI is pleased to announce our 2026 Guest Artists
EISENHOWER DANCE DETROIT














James Kinney is a World Choreography Award-winning director, choreographer and creative producer whose celebrated artistic vision has established him as a respected voice in the world of dance entertainment across all mediums.
Instructors
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As we look ahead to 2026, your donation helps ensure that MADI can continue to grow, inspire, and elevate Charleston’s arts scene for years to come.
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Thank you for supporting dance, artists, and our community.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PARTNERS
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THIS YEAR!
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2025
COMMUNITY PARTNERS




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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GUEST ARTISTS 2023-2024
Danceworks Chicago



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