Dance Moms Let Mackenzie Do Hip Hop
Okay, hear me out. I have a Dance Moms opinion. It might be controversial. But someone has to say it.
Mackenzie Ziegler: Hip Hop Superstar?
We all remember Mackenzie Ziegler. Little Kenzie! She was adorable. Always the cute, younger sister.
But did anyone else think she was secretly a hip hop queen in disguise? I did.
The Dance Mom's Pigeonhole
Abby Lee Miller, bless her heart (or don't), loved to put kids in boxes. Mackenzie was in the "cutesy" box. Always. It was like a pink, sparkly prison.
Jazz routines with funny faces? Check. Lyrical dances about lost puppies? Double check. Hip hop? Nope. Forbidden.
But I think that was a HUGE mistake.
Unlocking Kenzie's Potential
Think about it. Kenzie had rhythm for days. Seriously, watch her freestyle sometimes. The girl could MOVE.
She also had that little bit of sass. A natural performer quality. The kind that hip hop needs.
She just needed a chance! A real chance to break free from the tiny dancer stereotype.
Imagine the Possibilities
Picture Mackenzie, not in a sequined tutu. Instead, baggy pants, a snapback, and sneakers. Dropping some serious beats.
A fierce hip hop routine choreographed just for her. It gives me chills just thinking about it! It could have been legendary.
We could have seen a whole new side of Mackenzie. A stronger, edgier, more confident Kenzie.
The Maddie Comparison
I know, I know. It's impossible not to compare her to Maddie. Maddie was the golden child. Always the star.
But maybe if Mackenzie had gotten more opportunities to explore different styles, things would be different. Maybe she could have really shined in hip hop.
It’s like, everyone was so focused on Maddie being the lyrical genius, that they forgot Mackenzie had her own unique talents. It's a dancing crime if you ask me.
Was It Just Me?
Am I the only one who thinks this? Was I watching a different show? Did I imagine all of this?
Probably not. I bet there are tons of people who agree with me. People who saw the hip hop potential in Mackenzie Ziegler.
We were robbed! Robbed of witnessing Kenzie's hip hop domination. It is truly tragic.
Let Kenzie Be Kenzie!
At the end of the day, it's just a TV show. But it makes you wonder.
What if Mackenzie had been given more freedom? What if she'd been allowed to explore hip hop? What if?
Maybe she wouldn't be a pop star now. Or maybe, she would be an even bigger one. All I'm saying is, #LetKenzieHipHop!
It's never too late, right? Maybe one day we'll see Mackenzie surprise us all with a killer hip hop dance. I’d be seated, front row.
Because honestly, Mackenzie Ziegler doing hip hop is the Dance Moms content we deserved.
And honestly, I'm going to go watch her freestyle videos again now. Just to imagine what could have been.
