MACKENZIE KEISTER
WEST COAST SWING
Kenzie Keister is a distinguished dancer, choreographer, and social media personality. Specializing in West Coast Swing and line dance, she has garnered significant recognition in the West Coast Swing, Line Dance and Country dance community.
Keister’s competitive accolades include being the 2023 Open Rising Star Champion, a two-time Worlds DH Line Dance Champion, and achieving the status of WSDC All-Star. Most recently, she earned Sixth place in the WSDC Professional Showcase division. Furthermore, Kenzie is a habitual top placer in line dance competitions and country swing Jack and Jill competitions, cementing her reputation as a versatile and exceptional talent in competitive dance.
Keister began her dance journey in a studio environment, where she learned, competed, and performed in various dance styles. By the age of 14, she was assisting and teaching dance classes, showcasing her early dedication and talent. After completing high school, she developed a deep passion for the country dancing community, further honing her skills in that genre.
COUNTRY SWING
Kenzie Keister is the most accomplished Country Swing dancer in the community. She is undefeated at YESSS! with multiple All-Star JnJ, Line Dance and Strictly wins. She is the first ever Country Swing Invitational Champion at Country Time and continues to impress with her competitive success. Additionally, Kenzie has been one of the biggest voices in unifying the community by being a part of the first ever Country Swing event and helping grow the dance through her social media.