Haley Huelsman Honors Her Faith in Emotional Final Dance on 'Mad House'
- Brandon West
- Jun 8
- 2 min read
In a stunning and heartfelt finale of Mad House, Haley Huelsman brought the house—and herself—to tears with a powerful dance piece that honored her Christian faith. Set to the song Joy of Surrender, the routine was a deeply personal expression of Haley’s spiritual journey, featuring the lyric, “the joy I have found in surrendering my life to Your call.”
Before stepping on stage, Haley reflected on the weight and meaning of the moment: “I can’t wait to step into this final showcase, to showcase what I have learned and grown from being here.”
And step into it she did—with grace, strength, and vulnerability. As the dance ended, Haley broke down in tears, overwhelmed by emotion and gratitude.
“I’m just crying my eyes out,” she admitted through sobs. “Just because I’m so grateful and thankful to be here.”
The performance received a grand applause from the studio audience and mentors, including Abby Lee Miller, who was seen clapping proudly from the sidelines. Flipz Velez, another mentor, connected deeply with Haley’s choice to incorporate faith into her final piece.
“I loved it,” Flipz said. He went on to share his own story about growing up Catholic and serving as an altar boy, noting, “It’s really hard to claim that—to be close to Jesus and a Christian in this industry.”
Haley wasn’t afraid to stand firmly in her truth.“I stepped forward with something completely different because I am very into my faith and I love the Lord,” she said. “So I’m so happy that I had the opportunity to bring that forward.”
And her leap of faith paid off in more ways than one. At the end of the episode, Haley was awarded a coveted spot as a choreographer contestant on America’s Top Choreographer, an upcoming Brandon TV (BTV) series created by Mad House mentor and choreography icon Richy Jackson.
From dancer to choreographer, from cast member to creator—Haley Huelsman’s journey is just getting started. And if this finale proved anything, it’s that faith, authenticity, and courage still shine bright in the spotlight.
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