Maci Ziegler || ON HOLD

Camouflage Manevers

S3 E11

"Come on, girls. Let's go. Come on, let's move it" Abby says as we make our way into studio A.

"Of course, we have to talk about Bernardsville, New Jersey" Abby says.

"Second, second, second, then our only first place winner"

"The duet was fifth. It's ok. Every body needs knocked down a few pegs"

"Even you, Maddie. Such is life" Abby says.

"So let's talk about the group dance. You look exquisite. But I didn't see a love story. If you want to be second, then you did a great job. If you want to win, we might have to go back to the basics. i'm not going to yell at you or scream at you or anything else. I'll just smile and be sweet and nice and you'll be second" Abby says.

"Maci, again. Congratulations on your first place win. The only winner" Abby says.

I smile a little not wanting to upset anybody.

"This week, we will be traveling to Minneapolis, Minnesota. We will attend intensity dance. We've been there before. We're going again. So let's move on to the pyramid" Abby says.

"First, Mackenzie. 11 points between you and the next person. 11 points"

"Next on the pyramid, Nia. You weren't feeling well. We can blame that. You know how to perform. But the legs get sloppy, the feet get sloppy, the arms get sloppy"

"Next I have Paige. Your arms— out of control. I tell you, you still do it wrong"

"Next, Maddie. You did four turns in the corner. Stunning. Then you bobble on simple, easy things. I there you a lifeline. You must have missed it"

"Next, Kendall. Remember, I told you before, your mom could hurt you or she could help you. This week, she helped you" Abby says.

"She wants you right on Maddie heels, chomping at the bit. I think that's a good thing. But not Maci's" Abby says.

"That's seems a little cutthroat, but to each his own" Holly saysz

"If dance competitions aren't cutthroat, I don't know what it is" Abby says.

"Next, is Brooke. Good job" Miss Abby says.

"And now, the top of the pyramid, Maci. You went to your first runaway. You came back and won first place. That's pretty darn amazing" Miss Abby says to me.

I beamed.

Maci

Brooke Kendall

Maddie Paige Nia Mackenzie

Chloe then raises her hand.

"Yes?" Abby says.

"What about me?" Chloe asks.

"What's about you?" Abby asks.

"How come I'm not on the pyramid?" Chloe asks.

"You're on suspension" Abby says.

Poor Chloe...

"The name of the group routine is "Don't Ask, Just Tell." Now, this is a term that was used in the military. And we're going to try to tell this story on stage" Abby says.

"I also have a few solos"

"The first will be Maci" Abby says.