| Started dancing at the age of 9; won first national title at 11 |
| Trained at Center Stage Dance Studio in Utah along with future "Dancing with the Stars" cast mates Derek Hough and Julianne Hough |
2005 | Represented Team USA in the most prestigious dance competition in the world, held in Blackpool, England; competed in Latin Style; team took 3rd place behind Ukraine and Russia |
2008 | Competed on Fox reality series "So You Think You Can Dance"; eliminated during 8th week of competition |
2009 | Joined the cast of "Dancing with the Stars"; earned an Emmy (2010) nomination for Outstanding Choreography |