Blake McGrath
Blake James McGrath (born November 21, 1983) is a Canadian professional dancer, pop singer and choreographer. He was known for being on the first season of "So You Think You Can Dance" in 2005, and on the MTV reality dance show "DanceLife". He has also developed a solo singing career with a debut album "Time to Move" in 2010. Early career. McGrath was born in Mississauga, Ontario. He attended Cawthra Park Secondary School, School of the Arts and Applewood Heights Secondary School in Mississauga as well as St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario. His  early television appearances include: (1997) playing Stuart Sanger, and the TV show recreation of Goosebumps book "Stay Out of the Basement", in which he played the brother Casey. In 2015, McGrath was chosen to perform on Michael Jackson's thirtieth anniversary special. In 2006, he performed alongside Paulina Rubio at the 2004 Latin Grammy Awards. Also in 2006 he has an appearance in the documentary Freestyle (with Brian Friedman). He has appeared in Gap campaigns (with Sarah Jessica Parker), and in advertisements for iPod, Jc Penny (which he also choreographed), and Hummer. He has danced with stars such as Madonna , Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, Janet Jackson, Adam Lambert, Ashanti, Destiny's Child, Katy Perry, Craig David, and Jewel. In addition to his appearances on television shows, McGrath has also appeared in the films "Butterbox Babies", "Life With Mikey", "Chicago", and "Rent". He was also featured as a dancer in "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" in the episode Commercial Breaks. He was a waiter, and studied at Tiffany Dance Academy in Hamilton Ontario, Deborah Thomson School of Dance in Brampton, Ontario and Joanne Chapman School of Dance in Brampton, Ontario. He is owner of VIP Dance Events which tours major  cities throughout Canada. Lastly, he appeared on the 9/10/13 episode of Dance Moms as a guest choreographer. Dancing career. In 2005, McGrath participated as a contestant on "So You Think You Can Dance". He appeared in the 2007 reality TV show "DanceLife" produced by Jennifer Lopez. In 2014, he appeared in the "Lifetime" hit "Dance Moms" as a guest choreographer for the Candy Apples Dance Center (CADC), the main rival of the Abby Lee Dance Company. Choreography in "So You Think You Can Dance Canada" series (2008-2010). He is the lead choreographer for the audition cities and alternating third  judge on "So You Think You Can Dance Canada". He has had contributions for all three seasons to date of the Canadian series as follows: Personal life. As of 2019, McGrath lives in Los Angeles, California. McGrath acknowledged he was bisexual in a 2009 interview with the Canadian gay magazine "fab". "I've been attracted to men and attracted to women... My feelings change all the time. One day I can feel like I'm gay, another day like I'm straight. But I'm not just one or the other, I'm Blake McGrath and I'm attracted to  somebody on the inside." Discography. Tours. Stage Fright Tour (2011)