Blake McGrath is a Canadian professional dancer, singer, and choreographer who first came into the spotlight in 2005 when he had participated in the first season of the popular reality TV dance competition series So You Think You Can Dance. He then gained further recognition for being a part of dance-based reality TV shows such as Dancelife (2007), So You Think You Can Dance Canada (2008-2011), and Dance Moms (2013-2014). Besides dance and choreography, he has developed a parallel solo career in singing as well and has published the albums Time to Move (2010), Love Revolution (2013), INNERvention (2019), and Wild Love (2020); and the EPs titled I Am Blake McGrath (2017) and Vintage Tomorrow (2017).
Born Name
Blake James McGrath
Nick Name
Blake
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Blake had attended the Cawthra Park Secondary School and the Applewood Heights Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario, as well as the St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario.
Besides that, he had trained in dance at the Tiffany Dance Academy in Hamilton, Ontario, the Deborah Thomson School of Dance in Brampton, Ontario, and the Joanne Chapman School of Dance in Brampton, Ontario.
Occupation
Professional Dancer, Singer, Choreographer
Family
- Father – Jim McGrath
- Mother – Dyanne McGrath
- Siblings – Shannon Mather (Older Sister) (Choreographer), Meaghan McGrath (Younger Sister)
- Others – Emma Mather (Niece) (Dancer, TV Personality), Everleigh Grace Mather (Niece), Ethan Mather (Nephew), Harleigh McGrath (Niece), Paul Gooding (Brother-in-Law) (Entrepreneur), Josh Mather (Brother-in-Law)
Manager
He is represented by Star Blazius Management, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Genre
Pop, R&B, Dance, Gospel, Electronic
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
- Interscope Records
- Star Blazius Records
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Blake has dated –
- Joseph Guadagno (2013–2018)
- Tristan Rehwald (2019-Present)
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of American descent.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Affable smile
- Has a ‘Cross’ tattooed under his right ear
- Has a tattoo, across his chest and midriff, depicting a cross held by chains
- Often sports a trimmed beard
- Has a long inscription tattooed on his left forearm and another phrase tattooed on his midriff
- Has the phrase ‘Live to Love’ tattooed across his right side
- Side-cropped hair
- Has the words ‘Love’ and ‘Revolution’ tattooed under his left ear
Religion
Christianity
Brand Endorsements
Blake has been featured in the TV commercials for brands such as –
- The Gap, Inc., with
- iPod
- J. C. Penney
- Hummer
- Old Navy
- Pepsi
Blake McGrath Favorite Things
- Male Dancer – Brian Friedman
- Female Dancer – Galen Hooks
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Blake McGrath Facts
- Even before his rise to fame in 2005 due to his participation in So You Think You Can Dance, Blake had already acted in a few TV series and TV films. His debut, as a 14-year old, came with the portrayal of Stuart Sanger in the TV film Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story (1997).
- In addition to his TV work, he has also played cameo or supporting roles in films such as Life With Mikey (1993), Chicago (2002), and Rent (2005).
- His company, VIP Dance Events, which tours in major cities across Canada, also looks after his public relations requirements and bookings.
Featured Image by Blake McGrath / Instagram
Facts of Blake McGrath
- full nameBlake McGrath
- Date of Birth November 21, 1983
- Age 41 years 0 months
- Horoscope Scorpio
- Lucky Number 8
- Lucky Stone Garnet
- Lucky Color Purple
- Best Match for Marriage Capricorn, Cancer, Pisces
- weight78 kg
- height5 ft 11 in