Check Out Madison Parkinson’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Madison Parkinson

Hi Madison, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My name is Madison Parkinson and I am 22 years old. Growing up in Brockville, Ontario, a small town in Canada, I always dreamed of making it big in the dance world. From my very first dance class at the age of 10, I was hooked. Dance quickly became more than a hobby—it became my passion, my therapy, and my ultimate form of expression. Over the past 12 years, I’ve trained in a variety of styles. However, contemporary and lyrical dance have always been my greatest loves, as they allow me to connect deeply with music and tell stories through movement.

After all the years of doing competitive dance, I finally decided that being from such a small town in Canada, the opportunities for dance weren’t as big, that was when I decided I needed to leave my comfort zone and branch out. I decided to take my first trip to Los Angeles 2 years ago, by myself. Traveling to another country alone was scary but going to the best studios in the world while I was there and being surrounded by people and choreographers that I’ve looked up to my entire life, on top of that, was beyond terrifying. While being there and training at the studios I did, I realized that I never felt more at home which was weird because it was SO far from my home in Canada. The people there uplifted me, brought me in and made me feel like I was apart of their community. Ever since that first trip to LA, it has become something that I do frequently, I go for the entire summer by myself and sometimes during the “winter” months, and train as much as I can and continue to build a community and group in LA.

While travelling back and forth between Canada and LA, I’ve been able to grow a platform on social media. The platform I have consists of dancers all around the world. I post content that other dancers can relate to and feel a sense of belongingness to know that they aren’t alone in this crazy industry. While growing this platform based off of dancer relatable content, Ive been able to get so many insane opportunities such as booking a national ad, working with dream brands such garage, playtex, tons of makeup and skincare brands in Sephora and even being invited to brand events in LA and NYC.

Being able to train in Los Angeles, a city that I’ve always dreamed about being in, is a surreal experience. Not only am I proud of being able to get up and leave and try to pursue my dream of dance in another country but also build a platform while doing it. Being able to post content for other dancers and give them that sense of comfort that they aren’t alone and that there are other people who experience the same thing as them in this industry, is something I will never take for granted.

For me, dance isn’t just about technical perfection—it’s about vulnerability, resilience, and the ability to inspire others. As I continue to chase my dreams, I hope to show others, especially those from small towns like mine, that with passion, hard work, and a bit of courage, you can make your mark on the world.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The road hasn’t been smooth, but every challenge has helped shape my journey. Growing up in such a small town, where opportunities in the arts were limited, I had to work harder to find ways to grow. Traveling to cities like Los Angeles and New York to train with top professionals was both exciting and terrifying. As someone who struggles with bad anxiety, stepping into unfamiliar environments and competing/ dancing next to the most incredibly talented dancers was daunting. It took a lot of courage to leave my comfort zone, but each experience taught me resilience and helped me grow as both a dancer and a person.

The training in Canada VS Los Angeles was also a huge adjustment, the training is so so intense in LA, it can be hard in Canada aswell but LA is just another level of difficulty, I felt as if I was “restarting” as I had to learn to train in a different way there.

One of the hardest decisions I’ve made was leaving competitive dance. I absolutely loved the thrill of dancing on stage and pouring my heart out for an audience, but I knew it was time to take the next step and transition into pursuing dance professionally. It wasn’t an easy choice, but it was the right one for my journey.

Another significant struggle was my lack of confidence in myself as a dancer. For a long time, I never felt “good enough.” Pushing through those feelings of self-doubt and learning to trust in my abilities took time and a lot of hard work. It’s still a process, but I’ve come to appreciate how far I’ve come.

The struggles haven’t defined me, but they’ve made my successes—performing in front of large audiences, working with the huge brands and allowing me to grow a platform—even more rewarding. Each challenge I’ve faced has taught me something valuable and reminded me why I’m so passionate about what I do.

What are your plans for the future?
my plans for the future consist of continuing to Train as much as I can in Los Angeles, Build a community there, getting a visa as I need it to audition in LA as I am from Canada. Once I am able to get my visa then I can be in LA for longer periods of time and audition and book jobs there. I would love to Dance backup for a artist or dance in film!!

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madison_parkinson/
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@madison_parkinson1