Madeline Kallay began dancing at the age of 2 at a small studio in Painesville, OH, where her passion for dance ignited. She completed her high school training with the Cleveland Ballet Company and then went on to earn a BFA in Ballet and a BA in Communications from the University of Cincinnati. During her time at university, she had the privilege of choreographing for student workshops and performing in various productions. She also participated in Movement Exchange, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering under-resourced communities through dance education.

After graduating in 2020, Madeline taught at several local studios in Cincinnati before moving back to Cleveland, where she transitioned into a full-time role in marketing and now works as the Marketing Coordinator for a local law firm. Madeline joined the Cleveland Dance Project's all-levels community three years ago, reigniting her love for dance. She currently teaches at Shaker Heights Dance Academy and is thrilled to be spending her first year as an apprentice with the CDP Company, eager to share her passion for dance within this vibrant community.