Hailee Payne

Hailee Payne commenced her dance training at the age of four, primarily at Infinity Dance in Ogden, Utah, where she competed throughout her high school years. During this period, she also routinely traveled to assist at dance conventions such as Hollywood Connection and Radix. Early in her career, she became a member of Odyssey Dance Theater and performed in their production, Thriller. Her career advanced significantly with her participation in “So You Think You Can Dance” season 12, themed “Street VS Stage,” where she secured a position in the top 4. Following her success on the show, Hailee participated in the subsequent SYTYCD Tour, encompassing 70 cities across the US and Canada. Afterward, she relocated to Los Angeles to pursue further professional opportunities.

Since moving to Los Angeles, Hailee Payne has expanded her performance credits considerably. She has toured with Jojo Siwa on her D.R.E.A.M Tour and performed alongside the Backstreet Boys in their “Larger Than Life” show. Her stage appearances also include the Florida Georgia Line Smooth Tour and a notable performance honoring Dick Van Dyke and Lin-Manuel Miranda with an original piece choreographed by Mia Michaels. Hailee has made appearances on television, including the AMAs with Taylor Swift, The Soul Train Awards, The Ellen Show, Good Morning America, and @Midnight with Chris Hardwick. In addition to her performance career, she has established a commercial presence, including a print advertisement with BMW. Hailee has been a dance educator since the age of 16, finding her passion for teaching to be as strong as her passion for performance. She currently serves as a faculty member for NRG Dance Project, where she instructs in various dance styles. She is represented by Bloc Agency LA.