Meet Maddy Brown
Tracks is very excited to be working again with Maddy Brown for our school holiday program Make A Dance In A Week With Maddy Brown (MADIAW).
Maddy is a highly qualified and experienced commercial dancer having danced throughout Australia and also in India in numerous Bollywood productions. She currently lives and works in Darwin as a choreographer, dancer, and dance instructor. We asked Maddy some questions about her life in Darwin, her dancing and MADIAW:
Tell us a little about yourself, are you from Darwin originally and what do you love most about living and dancing in the NT?
I'm from Melbourne originally, and have lived in Darwin for over seven years now. I love that Darwin has so much to offer, in it's own diverse and unique way. I've had opportunities here that I wouldn't have had anywhere else, both in dance and lifestyle.
You’ve danced all over the world and had some amazing experiences - what was your most memorable/influential dance moment?
I danced in the opening ceremonies for the Indian Premier League in multiple cities across India, working with some of the best choreographers and directors. We also danced alongside the most famous Bollywood Singers/artists. Long rehearsals which often lasted over twelve hours a day with little sleep going from the airport, to tech. rehearsal, to makeup and SHOWTIME!
You’ve been involved in youth programs with Tracks previously, what do you like best about the MADIAW program and what are you looking forward to the most?
I enjoy seeing all the new faces that come into the program! I'm looking forward to seeing the progression in confidence and dance language over the week we will work together.
Do you have any advice or words of wisdom for the young dancers who will be participating in MADIAW, or just for young dancers in general?
I always encourage young dancers to make connections and to continue to network. "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard" is a favourite quote of mine. Opportunities wont always appear for you, you've got to seek them - or make them! Your network of people is the foundation for this.
What inspires you on your dance journey?
I'm inspired by new projects, gigs and shows that allow me to get creative, as well as the new and upcoming dancers I get to work with in the process.
You’re super busy with dance all over Darwin right now, what else are you working on/involved in at the moment?
I'm currently doing some regular dance gigs, as well as running some Heels Dance Masterclasses! I have a lot of dance teaching work coming up with different organizations, and a trip to Sydney in between all of that, to learn from some of the best, and keep my creativity and skills up to teach the best I can here in Darwin!
Registrations for Make A Dance In A Week With Maddy Brown are now open to students in grades 4-10
More about Maddy
Madeleine is a professional commercial dancer with a Diploma of Elite Dance from Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance in Melbourne. In 2017 Maddy spent six months in Mumbai with a prestigious Bollywood Dance Company dancing in shows, large scale-events events, music videos and movies, while working with India’s best Choreographers and Directors.
Maddy dance styles include Hip-hop, Commercial, Contemporary, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Ballroom, Bollywood, Belly dance and Musical TheatreThis was combined with her studies of vocal and acting. Whilst in Melbourne, Madeleine performed at the Half-Time Show for the College Football at ANZ Stadium, showcased with Hollabak Dance Crew at the UDO competition, was Dance Captain for the TV show ‘The Big Music Quiz’ channel 7, and danced in two shows directed by Masters of Choreography. https://www.madeleinebrown.net/