MacKenzie began dancing at the age of three and has loved it ever since. After graduating from high school and becoming an alumni of Kennebec Dance Centre, she attended the University of Maine Orono where she studied early childhood education. While in college, MacKenzie minored in dance, was a member of the UMaine Dance Team, was president of tap club, and choreographed numerous pieces for the dance department showcases.

After graduating from college, MacKenzie began her career as a classroom teacher as well as becoming a teacher at KDC. She has taught and choreographed styles including tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop. MacKenzie choreographed Mean Girls Jr. and Newsies Jr. with the Nantucket Dreamland and The Dreamland Stage Company, as well as choreographed and performed in Waterville Opera House’s Rock of Ages. MacKenzie continues to educate herself about the evolving dance world and loves to share her knowledge with the next generation of dancers.