Kathryn McCormick Biography: Husband, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Career, Instagram, Movies

Kathryn Renée McCormick is an American actress, contemporary dancer, and movement educator best known for her third-place finish as the top female contestant on Season 6 of So You Think You Can Dance and her leading role as Emily in the dance film Step Up Revolution (2012).

A passionate performer who began dancing at age three, she has built a career blending high-profile film and television work with choreography, motivational speaking, and somatic education.

Kathryn McCormick
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Kathryn Renée McCormick
Stage Name:	Kathryn McCormick
Born:	7 July 1990 (age 36 years old)
Place of Birth:	Augusta, Georgia, United States
Nationality:	American
Height:	1.65 m
Parents:	Mr. McCormick, Sandra Schmieden
Spouse:	Jacob Patrick (m. 2015–2021)
Relationship:	Divorced
Occupation:	Actress, dancer, choreographer, movement educator
Net Worth:	$200,000–$500,000

Early Life and Education

Kathryn McCormick entered the world on 7 July 1990 in Augusta, Georgia, to parents Mr. McCormick and Sandra Schmieden, a dance instructor. She grew up immersed in dance from a very young age.

Siblings are not publicly detailed. She trained at her mother’s studio, Dance Connection, and later at Augusta West Dance Studio and Augusta Ballet School, where she competed nationally and developed her skills in various styles.

She attended Evans High School and chose not to pursue traditional college, instead moving to Los Angeles at 18 to focus on a professional dance career. She is of Scottish, Irish, and English ancestry (with possible additional roots), and religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Kathryn McCormick launched her professional journey by training rigorously in Georgia before relocating to Los Angeles at age 18. She quickly secured her first film role as a dancer in the 2009 remake of Fame, which opened doors in the entertainment industry.

Her major breakthrough came that same year when she competed on Season 6 of So You Think You Can Dance, captivating audiences with her emotional contemporary routines and finishing as the top female dancer in third place overall.

She returned as an All-Star in multiple subsequent seasons and gained further visibility through appearances on Dancing with the Stars, music videos for artists like Christina Perri (“Jar of Hearts”), and performances at major events such as the Academy Awards.

Her career momentum accelerated with leading roles in prominent dance films. She starred as Emily in Step Up Revolution (2012), a dream project that showcased her acting and dancing talents on a larger scale, followed by Dance-Off (2014) opposite Shane Harper.

Additional credits include the TV series Chasing 8s, a guest spot on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and the documentary Like Air (2015), which she co-created and produced with then-husband Jacob Patrick to explore mentorship in competitive dance.

She has also contributed as a choreographer, motivational speaker with The Revolve Tour, and faculty member at CLI Studios, while expanding into somatic practices and teaching.

In later years, Kathryn McCormick has focused on education, wellness, and sustained influence in the dance community. She has toured with companies like Shaping Sound, served as a mentor on So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation, and pursued certifications in Neurosculpting and Somatic Experiencing.

Her legacy lies in bridging performance with personal growth, empowering younger dancers through conventions like Dance Makers INC., and advocating for mindful movement practices. She remains active as an instructor and creator, emphasizing freedom, resilience, and authentic expression in her work.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @kathrynrmccormick

Personal Life

Kathryn McCormick married filmmaker Jacob Patrick on May 15, 2015; the couple collaborated on the documentary Like Air before divorcing in 2021 after separating in late 2021.

They have no children. She maintains a private personal life focused on her passions for dance, somatic education, and teaching, often sharing insights on movement and well-being through her professional platforms.

Filmography

• Fame (2009)
• Step Up Revolution (2012)
• Dance-Off (2014)
• Like Air (2015)
• Lift Me Up (2015)
• Chasing 8s (TV series)

Net Worth

Kathryn McCormick has an estimated net worth in the range of $200,000–$500,000. Primary sources of income include her acting and dancing roles in films and television, choreography and teaching work, music video appearances, and related projects in dance education and production.

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