Mackenzie Ziegler From Dance Moms Novels & Stories

Her voice was sharp and urgent. As I listened, old memories came rushing back. Back in high school, money was so tight we lived off discount food. To help out, I ate a peanut butter sandwich for lunch every single day. Then Mom went and signed Zoey up for a three-thousand-dollar dance program. Said Zoey was talented and couldn't be held back. When I got into a top university, Mom barely looked at my acceptance letter. "What a lucky break. But with your personality, you still won't go far."

How she longed to have the opportunity to dance with her own father once more. She watched her own mother dance as well, though she had no idea where her uncle might have gone off to. She assumed he would be getting his fill of the spirits and other alcoholic beverages Mrs. Edgebrook had on offer. There were not too many times in her life when she could actually remember being proud of her mother, but watching her twirl so gracefully around the dance floor, regardless of the skill of her partner, was breathtaking. Meg wasn’t the only one who noticed as others began to comment on how elegantly her mother danced. One day soon, Meg hoped to have the opportunity to show some fine young man every

“High school treating you okay?” Miley groaned. “It’s… fine. Teachers love giving essays. And there’s this dance showcase coming up, which is basically stress in glitter form.” Harry laughed. “You’re still dancing? Good. You used to spin around the living room until you made yourself dizzy.” “I’m better now. Kinda.” She smiled. “I’m actually partnering with Zach this year. We’ve been practicing nonstop.” “Zach,” Harry repeated with a smirk. “Is he the one Mum said has a crush on you?”

Her dad owns a dance studio and that's where they met. "I Wish that I Could Hurt that Way" played and Mackayla's dad danced with Zarria. "Three Chords and the Truth" played and Mackayla walked to Blake he handed Brenda to Carson when she asked him to dance. He stood and easily pulled her into his arms. She heard her sister snicker a bit before she saw David pull Mari into his arms and dance too. Mackayla rested her head on Blake's chest as his hand curved around her hip the other one resting lightly on her back just above her butt. "Does this mean our deal is over or just suspended?" Blake whispered low and

Mackenzie squeezes my face between her hands. "The world is going to destroy her," Amber says to Mackenzie and she nods in agreement "Well, I made 1,000 yesterday," Mackenzie pulls out a bunch of 100 dollar bills from her bra "Damn, stripping pays," Amber says as I straighten the money and count it properly "You made 1,100," I correct as I roll up the money sliding a rubber band off my wrist and around the money, and handing it back to Mackenzie "I did a private dance," Mackenzie says moving her hips in a circular motion as she smiles at us.

I haven't been caught alone in months. This technology has made these last two years bearable. Maggie, Dalya, and I are juniors this year. Dak and Abe are seniors and Darius and Derrick are away at college. Home seems so empty now, I actually miss them. Mom has make their room into an mini-dance studio, so instead of building blocks on the floor you get to see your self from every angle as she had all the walls mirrored. All the ballroom dance trophies that they have won over the years shine in crystal encrusted display case.

Zac just shakes his head frustratingly. The meal ends and a band appears playing music, there’s no first dance as such, I see my parents on the dance floor enjoying themselves and despite the fact they don’t come on land often they seem to be getting the hand of things as my dad twirls her around. I catch Maccario and Zada dancing together their eyes locked on each other as they dance together oblivious to anyone else in the room. Selena is dancing with some guy I hadn’t seen before as he spins her around. Lochlan and Maddock seem to have left already which make me a little sad I wanted to dance with the little chubby cheeked angel.

“Mom, I miss you so much. Where have you been? Dad told me if you went to visit grandma and grandpa, you wouldn’t be able to come back because of the traffic on your way home.’ “Oh, really.’ I saw Garold stony stare at me. I faked a smile and nodded. “Yes, sweetheart. I couldn’t come because of our grandparents, but everything is fine now. How is Damien?!’ “He is taking his piano lessons. Mom, I want Dad to get me admitted into a dance class.’ “Why do you want to dance, dear?’ “I love dancing and I just can’t wait to join Chloe in class.’ “So, Chloe is in a dance class?’ “Yes, mother. And I hope to join her soon, you know. Please put me there.’ “Okay, why don’t you go play in your room? Then

I say as I get up and pull her to her feet. “What are you doing, Tyson?” “I want to dance with you.” I say as I bring her in close and cuddle her. “Do you know how to dance?” I ask. “Well, kind of. The middle school portion of Zeus was having a dance this last fall and Maddie was hoping to be asked by this one boy. We checked out a book about dancing at the library so she could learn the steps. We learned, but all I know are the guy’s steps.” I chuckle at that. Leave it to my mate to learn to dance by book and then learn the opposite steps so her daughter knew the right ones.

Mackenzie sighed, giggled, and almost cried in amazement as she watched her little girl play with the others dressed in ridiculous outfits. "She's having a great time. And the kids seem to love her, too.” I pointed to their play with Fireball, treating several children particularly carefully. ”So how about a dance, Mrs. Hamilton? I mean Thoreau.” I corrected myself, ”I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around it." I held out my hand to Mackenzie, inviting her to dance.