Lily Edgar

Originally from Beaver Dam, WI, Lily Edgar started dancing at the age of 4. In 2010 she transferred to the School of Madison Ballet to continue her ballet training. As a student, Lily had the opportunity to perform with Madison Ballet’s professional company in many ballets, including ‘The Nutcracker’, ‘Cinderella’, and ‘A MidSummers Nights Dream’. She also trained at Ballet Chicago’s and Milwaukee Ballet’s Summer programs. At the age of 18 she joined Madison Ballet, one of two professional companies in Wisconsin, where she danced professionally until April 2023. During her tenure at Madison Ballet, her favorite role included Clara in a brand-new Nutcracker production choreographed by Sara Stewert Schuman. She also had the pleasure of performing various other roles and ballets, notably as Orange Girl soloist in ‘Birthday Variations’, by Gerald Arpino, ‘Stabat Mater’ by Marienela Olivera, ‘A Midsummers Nights Dream’ by Peter Anastos, and ‘8 by Benny’ by Heinz Poll. Lily is honored to have performed in Madison Ballet productions for over a decade. From 2023-2025, Lily was a freelance artist, some of her guest appearances include: Lucy and Dracula’s Bride in Eddy Brays ‘Dracula’ with Mainstage Academy, Sugar Plum Fairy in Brookefield Dance Academy’s ‘The Nutcracker’, and the lead in their production of ‘Fairy Doll’. Ms. Edgar also performed with the UW Madison Wind Performance in “Olympic Dances” by Liz Sexe, and was a part of many performances with Isthmus Dance Collective in Madison, WI. Lily now lives in Georgia with her Fiancé, and just completed her first season with Gwinnett Ballet Theatre.