'Come Dance With Me': Who is Saeda McKoy? Arizona girl choreographed audition routine at JUST 10

Trutting since she was a toddler, Saeda can now choreograph sequences on her own
PUBLISHED APR 15, 2022
Saeda and her father, Shamus McKoy from 'Come Dance With Me' (Instagram/@_saeda.mckoy_)
Saeda and her father, Shamus McKoy from 'Come Dance With Me' (Instagram/@_saeda.mckoy_)

CBS' next big watch 'Come Dance With Me' is right around the corner. Are you all set to welcome the 12 parent-kid teams? 

The reality dance competition has had the network welcome and officially unveil the talented dance teams. What's more, the pairs will compete to take a shot at winning the grand prize of a whopping $100,000 as well.

Scheduled to premiere on April 15, 2022, on CBS, and hosted by Phillip Lawrence, the show will see its dance teams with a parent-kid duo; the former who have prioritized their childrens' dancing dreams over their jobs. One amongst them is Saeda, and her bestie and father, Shamus McKoy. We'll also see Jenna Dewan, Tricia Miranda, and Dexter Mayfield on the judging panel. Who's excited?

RELATED ARTICLES 

'American Song Contest': 5 things to know about NBC's music reality competition

‘American Idol’ Season 20: Who is Sage? Pop singer, 21, is spiritual at heart

Who is Saeda McKoy?

Native to Mesa in Arizona, 12-year-old Saeda McKoy is a talented and budding dancer. She is a student at The Platform Dance Studio, where she currently trains vigorously. Saeda also describes herself as both, a dancer as well as an artist.

Saeda takes part in competitive dancing as well, having performed for Velocity Dance Convention, a popular dance company in LA, on several occasions. Her journey with this dance school began in 2016 when she was 6. She'd actively participate in both regional and national competitions for the same.

Saeda with her crew for Velocity Dance Convention (Instagram - @_saeda.mckoy_)

In addition, Saeda is into the modeling game as well, having marketed for Five Dancewear, an apparel company that specializes in clothing for movers, shakers, and risk-takers. 

Saeda McKoy flaunting Five Dancewear (Instagram - @_saeda.mckoy_)

Saeda will be joined by her superhero dad on stage, Shamus McKoy, a social worker by profession. Fun fact about Saeda; the little one was just 10 when she choreographed the sequence for the daddy daughter's duet for the audition of 'Come Dance With Me'.



 

She owes it to her dad for always being there for her, dating back to her very first dance recital, and also for agreeing to accompany her on the show so her dance dreams would come true. 



 

Here's an adorable snap of super tiny Saeda on stage for one of her very first dance recitals as a toddler. 



 

Shamus shared a newspaper clip on his Instagram; the duo was featured in The Mesa Tribune! He wrote, "Lets goooo fammmooo!! And don't forget to tune in 4/15 8pt on cbs and watch my amazing daughter while clowning me. Oh the things we do for our children. Never in a million years would I have thought I would be doin somethin like this. Whodathunkit?".



 

Here's the beautiful family of four, with baby Shamus Jr.McKoy and mama-wife, Shannon McKoy, all geared up to cheer for their favorites!



 

'Come Dance With Me' premieres on Friday, April 15, at 8/7c, on CBS. The program will also stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The latest episode of 'The Pitt' sees Samira help an elderly couple, Eddie and Frida Cohen, who visit the ER
1 hour ago
The latest episode covers the last hour of the day shift, as Robby’s worries grow ahead of his upcoming sabbatical
3 hours ago
‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’ ends on a tragic note as a flight to Martha’s Vineyard changes everything
5 hours ago
The new animated spin-off series is set between the events of Seasons 2 and 3 of 'Stranger Things'
6 hours ago
Season 2 will feature Lucy Boynton, Babou Ceesay, and Peter Mullan in key roles alongside Dexter Sol Ansell and Peter Claffey
7 hours ago
'Running Point' draws inspiration from the real-life tales of Lakers owner and president Jeanie Buss, and is set to return with Season 2.
17 hours ago
'Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen' finale reveals the deadly soulmate curse twist that proves Rachel's doomed bond was never meant to last.
18 hours ago
'Harry Potter' TV show's debut season will chronicle Potter's first year at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
19 hours ago
With Val already referenced in 'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 season opener, the major question is if she will appear at some point on the show.
21 hours ago
After the death of Leon Vance, the focus is now on who the new 'NCIS' director will be
23 hours ago