Kathryn McCormick
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Kathryn McCormick | |
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 McCormick in 2013 | |
| Born | 7 July 1990 |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse |
Jacob Patrick (m. 2015) |
Kathryn McCormick (born 7 July 1990)[1] is an American actress and dancer, noted for placing third in the sixth season of the American televised dance competition So You Think You Can Dance, in which she had the highest placement for a woman on the season. She has returned in seasons 7–13 as one of the show's "all-stars". Additionally, she placed third with fellow So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation contestant Tate McRae. She played a leading role in Step Up Revolution (2012), and in the film Dance-Off (2014) opposite Shane Harper.
Life and career
[edit]McCormick started dancing at age three at her mother's studio, Dance Connection, then moved to Augusta West Studio, where her mother, Sandra Schmieden,[2] had also studied. She moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18 and landed a non-leading role in the remake of Fame. McCormick has also been featured in the Jar of Hearts music video by Christina Perri. She performed on Dancing with the Stars on November 20, 2012 and April 7, 2014. She is featured as the female dancer in the music video "Dead Inside" by Muse. In 2015, Kathryn and her husband, Jacob Patrick, released their documentary Like Air.[3] Kathryn wanted to bring light to the more optimistic side of competitive dance by showcasing her mentorship with three of her proteges from Dance Makers INC.[4] The documentary focuses on McCormick's mentorship for three girls as they train for DanceMakers Nationals. She continues to tour with the dance convention and competition Dance Makers INC.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Fame | Dancer | |
| 2011 | The Burbank Playas Present: Manipede! | Audience Member 1 | |
| 2012 | Step Up Revolution | Emily Anderson | |
| 2014 | Dance-Off | Jasmine | |
| 2015 | Lift Me Up | Herself | |
| 2015 | Like Air | Herself |
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | So You Think You Can Dance | Herself | Placed third, 24 episodes |
| 2010–2014, 2016 | So You Think You Can Dance | Herself | Appeared as an "all-star", 20 episodes. Placed third in Season 13 with Tate McRae. |
| 2012 | Sketchy | Mary | "Jury Duty is War" |
| 2012–2013 | Chasing 8s | Stacey Logan | Lead role |
| 2012, 2014 | Dancing with the Stars | Herself | Guest, 2 episodes |
| 2015 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Nicole | Episode: "The End Game" |
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Jar of Hearts" | Christina Perri | Dance choreographed by Stacey Tookey |
| 2011 | "My Favorite Things" | Lea Michele | uncredited appearance, DOVE commercial |
| 2011 | "Venus" | Jennifer Lopez | Gillette Venus' Goddess Commercial choreo by Tyce DiOrio |
| 2012 | "She Breaks" | Vienne | |
| 2012 | "Hands in the Air" | Timbaland featuring Ne-Yo | Music video (for Step Up Revolution) |
| 2013 | "Ocean" | John Torres | |
| 2015 | "Dead Inside" | Muse | |
| 2019 | "In Between" | SCHILLER feat. Jan Blomqvist |
References
[edit]- ^ "Evans dancer and actress Kathyrn McCormick will sign autographs for charity". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 2012-08-21.
- ^ "Augusta Dancer Stars In "Step Up Revolution"". WJBF-TV ABC 6. 2012-07-27. Archived from the original on 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2012-08-21.
- ^ "Kathryn McCormick Talks Like Air and "SYTYCD."". Dance Spirit. Archived from the original on 27 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ Toomer, Jessica (16 September 2016). "This 'So You Think You Can Dance' Star Is Inspiring The Next Generation". Guideposts. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
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