Kathryn tackled a Paso Doble with her partner, Legacy. Nigel told Kathryn, "The maturity with which you danced this evening was absolutely fantastic. You brought it all. You were absolutely magnificent tonight."
Top 16 - 11 / 10 / 09
Kathryn performed a Broadway number with her partner, Legacy. Adam said that Kathryn's dancing was "adorable and sweet."
Top 18 - 11 / 03 / 09
Kathryn McCormick danced a contemporary routine about fear with her partner, Legacy. Mary said Kathryn keeps "nailing it every week" and she's a gorgeous dancer.
Top 20 - 10 / 27 / 09
Kathryn McCormick was matched with Legacy Perez and performed a hip hop number by Dave Scott. Mary commented, "The way you kept popping the body, you were really right on the money too. You really pulled it off tonight."
Meet Top 20 - 10 / 26 / 09
Kathryn McCormick performed a Mandy Moore contemporary routine with Billy, Noelle, and Victor. Adam, Nigel, and Mary had no complaints about this strong number!
Las Vegas - 10 / 22 / 09
Kathryn McCormick recently moved from Georgia to Los Angeles to pursue dance and was feeling homesick. Her tears became tears of joy when the judges revealed that she's part of the Top 20.
Are you in school? If so, which one and how long? Did you graduate?
no
Are you married?
no
Do you have any children?
no
Do you have a job?
no
How old were you when you started dancing?
3 years old
Do you have any formal dance training?
Yes! Augusta West Dance Studio – 14 years, Augusta Ballet School – 3 years, Dance Connection – 1 year
Have you worked professionally? If so, please detail where.
"Fame" Remake 2009
If you had to categorize your dance style, what would it be?
Lyrical/contemporary
What other talents/hobbies do you have?
Love quotes & verses, spending time with friends/family, being outdoors, love being around little kids!
Who is your favorite professional dancer?
Katy Spreadbury, Mark Meismer
Does anyone in your family dance professionally?
No
Was there a family member or friend who inspired you to dance?
Mom
Have you performed in musical theater or in public functions as a dancer?
Yes, festivals and charity events in Augusta, GA (annual Christmas show)
What has been your most memorable dance experience?
When dancing at my last competition performing “Up to the Mountain,” the music cut off and we continued to connect with breath.
What have you learned so far in going through the audition process for this show?
Not to let my mind limit what is possible for me to do. Be more open to everything.
What are your favorite dance moments from movies, TV and/or stage?
“Grease” (movie) when John Travolta & Olivia Newton John are singing “You’re the One that I Want” at the carnival.
Which choreographers would you like to work with?
I’m really excited to work with them all; I haven’t worked with any of them thus far.
Have you worked with any notable choreographers? If so, who?
I have taken class from a few of the choreographers (Doug Caldwell, Stacey Tookey), but never worked one-on-one with them.
What style do you hope to pick out of the hat? Which style of dance are you afraid to get?
I am excited to pull Broadway from the hat. I have less experience with ballroom.
Is there a particular type of dance that you don’t know but want to learn?
I would love to learn Jive.
Which So You Think You Can Dance alumni do you look up to and why?
Jaimie Goodwin – incredible story, phenomenal technique. Chelsea Traille – so humble, down to earth, hard worker.
What do you hope to gain from this experience?
Many relationships, a better understanding of new dance styles, knowing that I gave every part of myself to this competition (mentally/physically)
What does making it to the Top 20 mean to you?
It is a blessing! It means there is a lot of hard work ahead. Can’t wait to dive deeper with everyone!
What would you like America to know about you?
I want to do things on the show and in my future that are bigger than I am; things that I know I cannot do alone so that I cannot take credit for them.
I started dance when I was 3 years old at The Dance Connection, which was a studio owned by my mom. Not too long after she closed her studio to attend college for nursing, I began dancing at Augusta West Dance Studio which was the studio my mom also grew up at. I quit when I was 10, after a year with no dance I decided I couldn't live without it. I resumed my training at the same studio. My sophomore year of high school I began to take my dancing more seriously, on top of performing/competing with my "home" studio, I began attending a separate school for ballet training. After high school, at the age of 18, I moved straight to Los Angeles to begin more training and auditioning. I recently worked on a small part in the remake of Fame and I'm now honored to say that I am a part of SYTYCD Season 6. This is only the beginning of my journey and I can't wait to see what is in store for me on this show and in the future.
