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Kendall Vertes
Kendall Vertes, born on December 9, 2002, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an American dancer, singer, and reality television personality. She gained popularity through her role in the popular Lifetime reality series "Dance Moms." Under the guidance of dance coach Abby Lee Miller, Kendall's journey on the show was shown through intense competition and performances, including releasing a music video to her single "Wear 'Em Out." Following her time on "Dance Moms," Kendall multifaceted career, delving into music with singles like "Where Would I Be Without You" and "Rumors."

Before Dance Moms
Kendall began dancing at the age of two and started dancing Competitively soon after. Danced was a constant in her life with her sister, Ryleigh, being on the Cardinals Dance team at the University of Louisville and participating in the Lifetime reality show "So Sharp" which followed the dance team and their coach. Kendall danced at a rival studio of the ALDC before being the only person selected at tryouts for the Junior Elite Competition Team in the first episode of season 2 of "Dance Moms."

Time on Dance Moms
Kendall joined the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC), which was featured prominently on "Dance Moms" in the second season, when she was 10. Her mother, Jill Vertes, became a full time cast member on the show as well, often involved in the drama that frequently unfolded amongst the mothers on the show.

On “Dance Moms,” we see Kendall's journey as she trained under the strict guidance of dance coach Abby Lee Miller and competed against other young dancers. She faced intense competition from her fellow teammates, including stars like Maddie Ziegler and Chloé Lukasiak.

After Dance Moms
After several seasons on "Dance Moms," Kendall Vertes left the show to pursue other opportunities in the entertainment industry. She continued her dancing career and also began releasing her music. She has released singles such as "Where Would I Be Without You" and "Rumors." Kendall has released a music Video for her song "Wear 'Em Out," which was produced with the help of Abby Lee Miller and became viral on YouTube. Since then Vertes has been carrying on both her dancing and academic carrier at James Madison University as she is apart of their Cheerleading team.