2026 World Finals Judge
Jackie Aitken
Jackie Aitken is an Australian professional dancer and model from Brisbane, Australia. Her international career began in Paris with the iconic Moulin Rouge, where she performed as a Principal dancer and Soloist. During her time with the company, Jackie had the opportunity to represent Moulin Rouge internationally, performing in Singapore, Australia, and New York City.
Her career then led her to New York City, where she joined the legendary Radio City Rockettes. As a Rockette, Jackie performed in numerous high-profile productions and televised events, including the Tony Awards, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Her performance credits also include Mariah Carey’s Christmas Special and Kacey Musgraves’ Christmas Special.
In addition to her dance career, Jackie is a professional model signed with Wilhelmina. She has walked in fashion shows and appeared in campaigns for leading global brands, including MAC Cosmetics, Kate Spade, Pandora, Desigual, Issey Miyake and Adidas. Balancing both performance and fashion, Jackie Aitken has built a dynamic international career, recognized for her professionalism, versatility, and strong presence across stage, screen, and print.
Before her rewarding professional career with some of the strongest showdance and jazz ensembles in the world, Jackie, as a youngster in Brisbane, participated with her school in many group and solo competitions in jazz, tap and ballet, and now DWC welcomes Jackie to the panel of international judges, where her expertise in jazz, tap and showdance styles will be appreciated.
Her career then led her to New York City, where she joined the legendary Radio City Rockettes. As a Rockette, Jackie performed in numerous high-profile productions and televised events, including the Tony Awards, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Her performance credits also include Mariah Carey’s Christmas Special and Kacey Musgraves’ Christmas Special.
In addition to her dance career, Jackie is a professional model signed with Wilhelmina. She has walked in fashion shows and appeared in campaigns for leading global brands, including MAC Cosmetics, Kate Spade, Pandora, Desigual, Issey Miyake and Adidas. Balancing both performance and fashion, Jackie Aitken has built a dynamic international career, recognized for her professionalism, versatility, and strong presence across stage, screen, and print.
Before her rewarding professional career with some of the strongest showdance and jazz ensembles in the world, Jackie, as a youngster in Brisbane, participated with her school in many group and solo competitions in jazz, tap and ballet, and now DWC welcomes Jackie to the panel of international judges, where her expertise in jazz, tap and showdance styles will be appreciated.
