Meet the Founder
MadHouse Dance Company (MHDC) is an elite performance and competitive dance program founded by Madeline Fridley. Built for dancers who are serious about their craft, MHDC is rooted in discipline, accountability, and relentless growth. We believe that true advancement in dance technique and performance comes from an uncompromising commitment to both individual excellence and team standards.
MHDC challenges dancers to train with intention, push past comfort, and rise to competitive expectations. Through rigorous rehearsal, traveling, competing, and training across multiple genres, our dancers are immersed in an environment designed to sharpen technique, elevate performance quality, and build mental toughness. Growth at MHDC extends beyond the stage—our dancers develop confidence, resilience, and responsibility that carry into every area of life.
Founder Madeline Fridley was raised in a family-owned dance studio and immersed in competitive training from a young age. She trained extensively throughout the state of Kansas and expanded her education in Los Angeles at The Edge, Millennium Dance Complex, Temecula Dance Company, and The Red Door Dance Company. Her professional experience continued as Co-Owner of The Dance Spot, where her choreography earned multiple awards and competitive recognition.
In the spring of 2023, Madeline founded MadHouse Dance Company with a clear, unapologetic vision: to create a program that does not cater to shortcuts, but instead demands focus, work ethic, and consistency—producing dancers who are technically strong, mentally prepared, and competitively confident.
MHDC is not built for dancers seeking easy.
It is built for dancers ready to compete.
Our Team
Justice houston
Assistant Director
Justice Houston serves as Assistant Director of MadHouse Dance Company, bringing leadership, discipline, and high-level performance standards to every room she steps into. Known for her precision, presence, and ability to demand excellence, Justice plays a key role in maintaining the competitive integrity and daily structure of the MHDC program.
Justice is deeply committed to developing dancers who are not only technically strong, but mentally prepared for the demands of competitive performance. Her approach emphasizes accountability, work ethic, and consistency—pushing dancers to train with purpose and perform with confidence. She is highly respected for her ability to balance intensity with mentorship, ensuring dancers are challenged while remaining supported.
As Assistant Director, Justice works closely with the director and staff to uphold studio standards, assist in choreography and cleaning, and guide dancers through the expectations of elite training and competition readiness. Her leadership helps shape MHDC’s culture of focus, commitment, and results.
Justice Houston is not just present in the room—
she leads it.
Mary Pruitt
Teacher | Choreographer
Mary Pruitt is a Teacher and Choreographer at MadHouse Dance Company, known for her intentional training style, strong attention to detail, and commitment to technical excellence. She brings clarity, structure, and high expectations into every class—challenging dancers to move with purpose and perform with confidence.
Mary’s training emphasizes clean execution, musicality, and consistency. She is highly skilled at breaking down choreography and technique to help dancers understand not just how to move, but why it matters on stage. Her choreography is both thoughtful and dynamic, pushing dancers to elevate their performance quality while maintaining strong technical foundations.
As a choreographer, Mary is focused on creating competitive pieces that highlight precision, control, and performance maturity. She plays a key role in developing dancers who are disciplined, coachable, and prepared for the demands of competition.
Mary Pruitt brings focus to the room—and results to the stage.
Where to Find Us
MadHouse Dance Company is conveniently located at 3909 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka, Kansas 66609, offering easy access for families throughout Topeka and surrounding communities. Our studio is situated along a main roadway with clear visibility, ample parking, and straightforward access for drop-off and pick-up.
Designed to support focused training and high-energy rehearsals, our location provides a professional environment where dancers can train, grow, and prepare for competition without distraction. Whether you’re attending daily classes, rehearsals, or events, our space is built for consistency, structure, and performance-ready preparation.