Born to Dance (with Blake McGrath)

About this episode

Abby Lee Miller interviews Blake McGrath about his dance career and mentorship experiences.

We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning dancer, choreographer, recording artist, and mentor Blake McGrath to Leave It On The Dance Floor! A powerhouse who has worked with icons from Britney Spears to Janet Jackson, Blake continues to inspire the next generation of dancers around the world. In this episode, Abby and Blake reflect on how their paths first crossed and share stories from their long history in the entertainment industry. They dive into Blake’s early dance beginnings, performing alongside legends, competing and later judging on So You Think You Can Dance, and choreographing for many different big name brands with his viral social media presence. . Tune in next week for Part 2, where Blake opens up about starting his family, his marriage to Taylor Andler, and being honored at the 2025 Industry Dance Awards. From personal milestones to future dreams, this is a conversation no dance fan will want to miss. He also shares behind-the-scenes memories from Dance Moms with Cathy’s Candy Apples and discusses his mentorship program, helping dancers build confidence and sustainable careers. Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms…

People in this episode

Host: Abby Lee Miller

Guest: Blake McGrath

Topics covered

• dance
• choreography
• entertainment industry
• mentorship
• personal stories

Keywords

• dance
• choreography
• Blake McGrath
• Abby Lee Miller
• So You Think You Can Dance
• Dance Moms
• mentorship
• entertainment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Industry Dance Awards

Books & works: So You Think You Can Dance, Dance Moms

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