BIO

Name: Katie

Lives: Toronto

Birthday: September 25

Sign: Libra

Years as a professional cheerleader: 3 years as a Toronto Rock Cheerleader

When did you start dancing, cheerleading? I started dancing when I was 3 yrs old. I started cheerleading when I was 16 when I danced with the Toronto Raptors Junior Dance Pak.

Occupation: Professional Dancer/Actress,  Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and Dance Instructor

Education: I have an HBsC from the University of Toronto in a program called Exceptionality in Human Learning. I am also a Fitness Instructor Specialist (FIS) certified and Personal Trainer Certified (PTS) by the Canadian Fitness Professionals (Can-Fit pro).

Charity of choice: World Wildlife Foundation, Toronto Humane Society

Twitter: @KatieMcC85

FUN FACTS

Most proud of: Completing my University degree while still being able to work in the dance industry doing something I love. It took a lot of hard work and dedication but it was worth it.

Hidden talents? I know how to knit a mean scarf.

Collect anything? I collect key chains from all the different places I have been too.

Any pets? I have a 12 year old dog named Whiskey.

Favourite band? Kings of Leon

Favourite singer? Bruno Mars, Rihanna

Have you ever been out of the country? I am very fortunate and blessed to have travelled to many different countries around the world. US, Mexico, Barbados, Domincan Republic, Cuba, Venezuela, Columbia, England, Ireland, Hungary, Portugal, Holland, France, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Vatican City, Italy, Leichinstein and Monaco

Any bad habits? I bite the inside of my cheeks.

Dream job? As a young child, I always wanted to be a Zookeeper. As an adult I would love to continue working in the Entertainment Industry as a television host of a travel documentary series.

Favorite meal? I love poutine and chicken wings!

I’ve always wanted to…… Travel across Australia and go Skydiving.

If you could have lunch with anyone: I would have lunch with Beyonce and Lady Gaga. The creativity at the table would be amazing.

Biggest fear? Elevators

What’s your favourite TV show? I love antiques, so I’ve become obsessed with American and Canadian Pickers and Pawn Stars

What do you like to do in your spare time? I love to spend time with my dog walking or hiking. I like to read, watch movies, work out and read celebrity gossip.

Favorite Book or Author? Nora Roberts

Name 3 must have’s? Cellphone, Vasaline Lip Care, and my wallet

Tell us something most people don’t know about you? I met Princess Diana and Prince Charles when they visited Toronto when I was 6 yrs old.

Fun Fact: There is only one other person in my immediate family of 18 people that has red hair. My aunt!