Mackenzie Fey

Mackenzie Fey began her ballet training at age four at the Performing Arts School of Central Pennsylvania and later attended summer intensives at American Ballet Theatre and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School. In 2012, she moved to New York City to study at Ballet Academy East, where she performed in original works by David Morse, Charles Askegard, and Emery LeCrone.

After graduating from Ballet Academy East, Mackenzie joined the Colorado Ballet Studio Company for the 2014–15 season before continuing her training as a graduate student at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre from 2015–2017. During her time at PBT, she performed in George Balanchine’s Serenade, Harald Lander’s Études, and Michel Fokine’s Les Sylphides with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School, as well as Giselle and The Nutcracker with the main company. She also taught in the Children’s and Student Divisions and helped launch PBT’s Adaptive Dance Program as one of its inaugural instructors.

From 2017–2019, Mackenzie danced with Avant Chamber Ballet in Dallas, performing works by Michelle Thompson Ulrich, Katie Cooper, Fernanda Oliveira, and George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco. In 2019, she returned to New York City and joined Ballets with a Twist. Mackenzie has toured nation extensively performing soloist roles in BWAT’s signature show Cocktail Hour.

Mackenzie is proud to have returned to her alma mater, Ballet Academy East, as a faculty member. In 2021, she founded BAE’s Adaptive Dance Program and continues to serve as its lead teacher.