Twelve-year-old Madyson Starner, a Toledo Ballet student, landed the lead role of Clara in the Nutcracker—for a Radio City Music Hall production. Madyson was in New York City for a workshop at Joffrey Ballet when she heard about the auditions and tried out for the role. She was chosen out of four hundred dancers who auditioned and will perform at Radio City Music Hall’s Nashville production Nov. 21 to Dec. 24. “I want to dance professionally more than anything in the world,” Madyson said. “I feel I am living a dream right now! I am so thankful for this amazing opportunity and experience, and I hope I will make my teachers proud!”
Toledoan girl gets star role in Nutcracker
Twelve-year-old Madyson Starner, a Toledo Ballet student, landed the lead role of Clara in the Nutcracker—for a Radio City Music Hall production. Madyson was in New York City for a workshop at Joffrey Ballet when she heard about the auditions and tried out for the role. She was chosen out of four hundred dancers who auditioned and will perform at Radio City Music Hall’s Nashville production Nov. 21 to Dec. 24. “I want to dance professionally more than anything in the world,” Madyson said. “I feel I am living a dream right now! I am so thankful for this amazing opportunity and experience, and I hope I will make my teachers proud!”
