Ep 13. Mackenzie's Time to Shine
- TVPG
- March 31, 2015
- 41 min
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4.6 (22)
Abby Lee Miller's renowned Dance Moms Season 5, Episode 13 features Mackenzie Ziegler, one of the Abby Lee Dance Company's young talents. In "Mackenzie's Time to Shine," Mackenzie anxiously awaits her moment to perform a solo, but the competition is fierce as her weekly routine will go up against her older sister Maddie's choreography.
The episode begins with the moms discussing the possibility of the sisters competing against each other and the pressure it may add to the already stressful competition environment. Meanwhile, Abby selects "Ice Princess" as the theme for the week's competition and assigns routines to the other dancers in the group. The other girls' numbers include acrobatics and a dark interpretation of Alice in Wonderland, which Morgan, the newest member of the team, struggles to learn.
The focus then shifts back to Mackenzie and her solo, which she hopes will finally give her the opportunity to shine independent of her sister. However, things take a turn when Abby decides to make changes to Mackenzie's routine at the last minute, causing the young dancer to become emotional and unsure of herself.
Maddie dedicates her solo to her sister, urging her to keep pushing through despite her doubts. The competition begins, and the episode becomes a rollercoaster of emotions, as the audience watches as the dancers perform their routines in front of the judges.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise between the mothers as they become increasingly competitive in their efforts to secure their daughters' success. The episode culminates in the announcement of the winners, providing a glimpse into the intense pressure young dancers face as they strive for greatness in a cut-throat industry.
Overall, "Mackenzie's Time to Shine" is a perfect representation of the Dance Moms series, showcasing talented young dancers pushing themselves to their limits under the guidance of difficult authority figures while also diving deep into the personal relationships between the dancers and their mothers.
