[s5e13] Mackenzie's Time To Shine -

Abby took a risk with a "sassy and funky" routine heavily inspired by the Spice Girls (though due to licensing, the music was titled "Tell Me What You Want"). The routine was a success, leading the ALDC to victory over the Candy Apples, who placed third.

For years, Mackenzie was cast as the "cute little sister," but this episode challenges that narrative. Her acro solo, fittingly titled , was designed to help her define her own identity on the dance floor. Despite the heavy pressure and constant comparisons to her sister, Mackenzie delivered a performance that emphasized resilience and rising from the "ashes". [S5E13] Mackenzie's Time to Shine

While she ultimately placed in the advanced junior solo category—losing the top spot to JoJo Siwa’s "Fancy"—the episode served as a pivotal moment for her growth as an individual performer. Team Dynamics and the Candy Apples Rematch Abby took a risk with a "sassy and