Meet Your Teacher!
Ms. Maddie
Owner & Artistic Director
Madelyn James is a passionate and dedicated dance educator, choreographer, and entrepreneur who has devoted her career to fostering a love for the performing arts. Her journey in dance education began early, and she has since built a thriving career that continues to impact students and the local community.
Madelyn graduated from Lakewood High School in 2018 and went on to attend Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina, in the fall of 2020. She was fortunate to have the opportunity to tailor her academic schedule, which allowed her to continue teaching dance while pursuing her degree. Throughout her college years, she remained committed to her students at Carolina Dance Company in Clinton, North Carolina, where she spent five seasons teaching and training dancers. During her tenure at CDC, she founded the Premier Dance teams, leading her students to competitions throughout North and South Carolina. Her guidance helped them achieve top awards and prestigious scholarships, demonstrating her ability to nurture talent and develop competitive dancers.
In 2023, Madelyn graduated from Meredith College with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance, concentrating in Private Studio Teaching, and a minor in Entrepreneurship. During her time at Meredith, she was an active member of the Meredith Dance Theatre and the Fierce International Rhythmic Experience. She also served as a co-manager of the Meredith Jazz and Tap Company, further honing her leadership and organizational skills. In addition to performing and choreographing, Madelyn gained invaluable experience in stage management for productions at Meredith and the American Dance Festival during its 2022 Summer Festival.
Building upon her years of experience, Madelyn took a significant step in her career by founding Elev8 Dance in Clinton, North Carolina. As the Artistic Director of Elev8 Dance, she has established a vibrant and inclusive studio that serves students of all ages and skill levels. Her program offers both recreational and competitive dance classes in a wide variety of styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, clogging, hip-hop, acrobatics, and tumbling. She is deeply invested in the technical growth and artistic development of her students, ensuring they build confidence, discipline, and a profound appreciation for the performing arts.
Meet the Elev8 Team
Madyson Crumpler
Class Instructor
Office Assistant
Hi, my name is Madyson Crumpler (aka Miss Maddy)! I graduated from Cape Fear High School in 2024, with a certificate in Business and Management from Fayetteville Technical Community College. I am continuing my education at Sampson Community College where I plan to obtain a degree in Cosmetology. I danced recreationally and competitively for 10 years at Carolina Dance Company. Over those years, I found a passion for teaching little dancers and I cannot wait to watch the tiny dancers of Elev8 grow over the dance season! I am excited to become a part of the Elev8 Dance family!
Camrin Hales
Class Instructor
Office Assistant
Hey y'all! My name is Camin Hales, or Miss Camrin! I recently graduated from I recently graduated from Cape Fear High School along with my Project Management Certification, and concentration in Social Media and Marketing in 2024. I am continuing my education at Sampson Community College with the hopes of becoming a high school teacher. I have danced recreationally and competitively for ten years. I have had the opportunity to help teach dance for 6 years! These experiences have grown my passion for dance and for helping children! I am so excited to have the opportunity to watch the students of Elev8 grow as dancers and as people!
Jewel Carr
Teacher Apprentice
Hi guys! My name is Jewell Carr. I am a upcoming senior at Clinton High School and also dually enrolled at Sampson County Community College where I will earn my associate’s degree when I graduate high school. I have been given the privilege to teach clogging this upcoming school year at Elev8 Dance! I have been enrolled in various dance classes since I was a toddler, but none of them stuck out to me like clogging. I’ve had the opportunity to learn many clogging steps, technique, and teaching methods. I have prior experience helping my previous clogging instructor, Mrs. Amery at Southern Xtreme, with a younger class. I am excited to grow this year with Elev8 Dance!
