Dakayla Wilson (born October 11, 2005) is an American professional dancer, commercial choreographer and TV personality who competed in season 18 of So You Think You Can Dance, where she was the runner-up. This exposure has enabled her to have over 60,000 followers on her Instagram account, dakaylannwilson.
How old is Dakayla Wilson?
Born on October 11, 2005, Dakayla Wilson is currently 20 years old as of 2026. Her zodiac sign is Libra, and she has not publicly disclosed her specific religious views or beliefs.
Dakayla Wilson Bio
Dakayla was born in Tampa, Florida, and primarily raised by her grandmother, Debra Ann Wilson since she was two years old. Her grandmother took over her role as the main figure in her life. She wasn’t a ward of any of her natural parents. When Dakayla was 7 years old, she learned that her birth mother had succumbed to drug addiction. Her father was not around her as a child and they met again when Dakayla’s half-sister contacted her on Facebook when she was 13 years old.
Profile details
Full name: Dakayla Ann Wilson
Nickname: Dakayla Wilson
Age: 20 years old
Place Of Birth: Tampa, Florida
Religion: Not publicly declared
Nationality: American
Profession: Dancer, Online content creator, Social media personality
Instagram: @dakaylannwilson
TikTok: @dakaylannwilson
Physical Appearance
Height: 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
Weight: Not publicly available
Eye Color: Dark brown
Hair Color: Not Available
Before Fame
She is a 2023 graduate of Bloomingdale High School in Valrico, FL. She finished her advanced professional dance training at the CLI Conservatory in Massachusetts in June 2024.
Trivia
Before becoming a commercial dancer, Dakayla Wilson trained intensely as a competitive gymnast for almost 10 years from ages 2 to 11. Her signature powerful contemporary dance style was rooted in this intense athleticism. In her interview with Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, she frequently mentions her special bond with her grandmother, Debra Ann Wilson, affectionately called “Mom,” for her supportive parenting approach. Though she was the runner-up on season 18 of SYTYCD, she decided to audition for the mid-season Abby Lee Miller’s Mad House with the intention of proving herself to be “nobody’s silver medal. Though a runner-up on season 18 of SYTYCD, she decided to re-enter season 2 of Mad House with Abby Lee Miller, hoping to take her up flabbergasted with original choreography.
During her highly publicized relationship with pop star JoJo Siwa, she was famously surprised with a lavish $30,000 birthday getaway to Hawaii, according to a report by Page Six. The romance was brief – just three months – but during this period Dakayla skyrocketed her commercial career.
Most recently, she joined Clear Talent Group and performed as a backup dancer for hip-hop artist Ice Spice on Parkfest 2026 and was a part of SZA’s GNX Tour. Besides performing, she has become an industry leader, performing in master classes around the world and as part of the official faculty of Intrigue Dance Intensive on the convention circuit as revealed in her official Instagram profile.
What is Dakayla Wilson’s net worth?
FAQs
How did JoJo Siwa and Dakayla meet?
Dakayla Wilson and JoJo Siwa first met on the set of Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance – Season 18. JoJo Siwa was the celebrity panel judge, and Dakayla was a standout contender and was the runner up.
Are JoJo Siwa and Dakayla Wilson still together?
No, they’re not dating each other anymore. The romance between the two became public in August 2024, and they amicably parted ways within three months. In confirming the split to People magazine, Siwa said, “We have gone our separate ways, but she is an amazing girl.”
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