Hayden Hopkins

About Hayden Hopkins

Hayden Hopkins, born on July 5, 1997, in Puyallup, Washington, grew up in a family that supported her passion for dance. Raised alongside her younger sister, Lennox, a competitive rhythmic gymnast, Hayden was homeschooled and faced financial challenges following her parents’ divorce. Her early exposure to dance began at age two, shaping her lifelong commitment to the art. She is of American ethnicity, with no specific details on heritage provided in available sources. She is primarily known as Hayden Hopkins, though some sources refer to her as Hayden Hopkins-Wilkins. Her social media handles include @haydenhopkins on Instagram and X, @haydenscarletthopkins on TikTok, and @haydenhopkinsdance on Facebook.

Hayden’s TikTok presence (@haydenscarletthopkins, over 5,300 followers) features dance videos showcasing her flexibility and choreography, often set to popular music. Her content highlights her professional dance career and engages fans with her dynamic performances. On Instagram (@haydenhopkins, over 224,000 followers), she posts glamorous modeling shots, bikini photos, and dance-related content, including behind-the-scenes glimpses of her Cirque du Soleil performances. Her YouTube channel (HaydenHopkinsDance) includes dance videos and promotional content, such as her 2013 Dance Spirit Cover Model Search entry, contributing to her early online popularity.

Hayden’s dancing career began at age two, training at Westlake Dance Center in Seattle and various studios. By 13, she stepped away from competitions to focus on technique, taking classes at conventions like JUMP, NUVO, and West Coast Dance Explosion, often funded by scholarships. Her self-taught approach, using YouTube for barre and center work, honed her skills. At 14, she gained recognition as a guest dancer with RGDance’s Professional Touring Dance Company in Australia, later returning to teach and choreograph. She won multiple national solo titles, including West Coast Dance Explosion National Solo Winner, StarPower National Teen Miss, and a perfect 300 score for a self-choreographed solo in 2012. By 13, she assisted professional choreographers, and at 16, she won Dance Spirit’s 2013 Cover Model Search, earning over half the votes. She performed for Jason Derulo, Good Morning America, KARtv Awards, Dizzy Feet Gala, and Jimmy Kimmel Live, and was a 2015 National YoungArts winner and Presidential Scholar in the Arts finalist. At 18, she launched her dancewear label, HHxx, and moved to New York City to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance at Marymount Manhattan College. Since 2017, she has danced as La Belle in Cirque du Soleil’s Mystère, showcasing her lyrical and contemporary style, and continues to teach workshops across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Standing at approximately 5 feet 7 inches, Hayden has a dancer’s physique, characterized by long legs, a slim build, and exceptional flexibility. Her long, wavy hair and expressive features are often highlighted in her performances and photos. She is rumored to have gotten implants, but has not confirmed this.

Fans, including male followers, admire Hayden’s incredible flexibility, long legs, and graceful movements, often showcased in her dance videos and modeling shots. Her confident stage presence and ability to execute high extensions and fluid choreography are frequently praised. Men find her sexy for her athleticism, radiant energy, and bikini-clad beach photos, with her legs and overall dancer’s physique noted as standout features on platforms like Instagram and Reddit. Hayden’s uniqueness stems from her self-driven dance career, built through relentless networking and social media savvy from a young age. Her ability to transition from competitive dance to professional performance with Cirque du Soleil, combined with her entrepreneurial venture, HHxx, sets her apart. Her dedication to teaching and choreography globally further distinguishes her.

She is in a relationship with MLB player Joey Gallo, with whom she welcomed a daughter, Capulet Lilac Gallo, in October 2024.

A minor controversy arose in 2022 when Hayden was photographed with Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis at an NFL game, sparking romance rumors. She denied these in May 2024, clarifying that Davis was a friend and neighbor, not the father of her child, as speculated after her pregnancy announcement. The rumors were fueled by a now-deleted X post, but she confirmed Joey Gallo as the father.

As of June 2025, Hayden continues to perform with Cirque du Soleil, likely as La Belle in Mystère at Treasure Island, Las Vegas, where she has danced since April 2017. She remains active on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, sharing dance content and modeling photos, while managing her dancewear brand, HHxx, and engaging in brand collaborations.