Where Is Kendall Vertes Today? the Truth Behind Her Current Career, Relationships, and Abby Lee Miller Stance
By James H. Sterling
Rather than jumping straight from adolescent influencer work into commercial dance in Los Angeles, Vertes chose Harrisonburg, Virginia. Enrolling at James Madison University (JMU) marked a sharp break from the isolated world of Hollywood auditions and private tutoring.
She auditioned for and made the JMU Dukettes, one of the premier collegiate dance teams in Division I athletics. Competing in the National Dance Alliance (NDA) Collegiate National Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, Vertes found an athletic framework built on collective sisterhood rather than individual sabotage. The Dukettes secured Division I Team Performance championships during her tenure, giving Vertes athletic validation entirely detached from reality TV storylines.
| Timeframe | Career Chapter | Core Focus & Output |
|---|---|---|
| 2012, 2017 | ALDC & Lifetime Run | Filmed Seasons 2, 7; launched pop singles "Wear 'Em Out" and "Girl Talk"; faced intense competitive pressure. |
| 2018, 2021 | High School & Independent Acting | Appeared in feature films like Rapunzel: A Princess Frozen in Time; balanced normal schooling with lifestyle digital branding. |
| 2021, 2025 | James Madison University | Won national collegiate dance titles with the JMU Dukettes; pursued academic coursework; reduced traditional Hollywood auditions. |
| 2025, 2026 | Digital Creator & Actress | Expanded podcasting, brand partnerships, and acting projects; actively spoke on processing child-star mental health. |
James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.
