Season two champion of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition who was awarded a scholarship to Joffrey's Young Dancer Program in New York along with a cash prize as a result.
Her mother Shari enrolled her in dance at a young age and is the owner of True Dance Company, where McKaylee began her training.
If she does not become a professional dancer, she has hopes of becoming a marine biologist. She has more than 40,000 followers on Instagram.
She was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska.
She grew close with Gianna Martello on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition.