Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler are two of the most recognizable faces associated with Lifetime’s hit reality series, Dance Moms. The sisters gained notoriety as cast members starting in 2011 during the show’s first season, quickly becoming fan favorites thanks to their undeniable talent and charming personalities.
For years, fans followed Maddie and Mackenzie’s time on Dance Moms closely, but eventually, it became apparent that they wouldn’t stay on the show forever. So when did Maddie and Mackenzie leave Dance Moms? To answer that question fully, we must dive into the history of their departure.
The Ziegler sisters were integral parts of Dance Moms since its inception. Their natural ability to perform at a high level from a young age earned them praise from both viewers and judges alike throughout competitions depicted on the series.
Over time however, rumors began swirling about their eventual departure from the dance arena to pursue other opportunities outside of the reality TV world.
In May 2016 – after six seasons with Abby Lee Miller’s ALDC (Abby Lee Dance Company) – it was officially announced that Maddie had left ALDC to pursue her acting career full-time following resounding success with numerous music videos for singer Sia as well as an appearance in The Book Of Henry. She acknowledged this herself with “Dance Moms was such an amazing experience and I’m really grateful for everything…I think it’s something good that we’re moving on.”
Though all signs pointed towards her sister following suit shortly after news broke around her initial exit (not least because their mother/manager Melissa Gisoni confirmed so), there were no official announcements made surrounding fabled younger sibling Mackenzie until May 24th, exactly eight days later: “As my daughters continue to grow & develop…we’ve decided that keeping up with our busy schedule while balancing school commitments is critical…so much exciting things coming!”
While some fans lamented the loss of two of their favorites, many others were excited to see where Maddie and Mackenzie’s career trajectories would take them next. Both have continued on with their passions outside the realm of competitive dance ever since.
Maddie has gone onto a successful acting and modeling career. She’s been featured on magazine covers for Seventeen and Cosmopolitan among others, made appearances in movies like The Book of Henry alongside Naomi Watts & Sarah Silverman as well as starring in West Side Story directed by Steven Spielberg with Ansel Elgort playing opposite her.
Mackenzie had also delved into music through launching her own singing career while pursuing dance education more independently through online channels, continuing to inspire young people all over the globe in various creative fields.
Although there may not have been any clear reasons given initially around Maddie or Mackenzie’s departures from Dance Moms during season seven and up until its eventual cancellation less than three years later- it was rumored that both siblings faced similar feelings about negative aspects which arose following the program’s direction early on: such as heightened pressure within competition routines coupled with drama ameliorating amongst different factions backstage…
Today, Maddie and Mackenzie remain respected influencers who continue to inspire new talent globally across numerous mediums. Though some may miss seeing these sisters’ talents on display week after week via Lifetime – we’re confident their post-Dance Moms success speaks volumes both now but onwards too.
Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler are two of the most recognizable faces associated with Lifetime’s hit reality series, Dance Moms. The sisters gained notoriety as cast members starting in 2011 during the show’s first season, quickly becoming fan favorites thanks to their undeniable talent and charming personalities. However, their departure from the show left many fans wondering what led to them leaving.
The Ziegler sisters were integral parts of Dance Moms since its inception. Their natural ability to perform at a high level from a young age earned them praise from both viewers and judges alike throughout competitions depicted on the series.
Over time however, rumors began swirling about their eventual departure from the dance arena to pursue other opportunities outside of the reality TV world.
In May 2016 – after six seasons with Abby Lee Miller’s ALDC (Abby Lee Dance Company) – it was officially announced that Maddie had left ALDC to pursue her acting career full-time following resounding success with numerous music videos for singer Sia as well as an appearance in The Book Of Henry. She acknowledged this herself with “Dance Moms was such an amazing experience and I’m really grateful for everything…I think it’s something good that we’re moving on.”
Though all signs pointed towards her sister following suit shortly after news broke around her initial exit (not least because their mother/manager Melissa Gisoni confirmed so), there were no official announcements made surrounding fabled younger sibling Mackenzie until May 24th, exactly eight days later: “As my daughters continue to grow & develop…we’ve decided that keeping up with our busy schedule while balancing school commitments is critical…so much exciting things coming!”
While some fans lamented the loss of two of their favorites, many others were excited to see where Maddie and Mackenzie’s career trajectories would take them next. Both have continued on with their passions outside the realm of competitive dance ever since.
Maddie has gone onto a successful acting and modeling career. She’s been featured on magazine covers for Seventeen and Cosmopolitan among others, made appearances in movies like The Book of Henry alongside Naomi Watts & Sarah Silverman as well as starring in West Side Story directed by Steven Spielberg with Ansel Elgort playing opposite her.
Mackenzie had also delved into music through launching her own singing career while pursuing dance education more independently through online channels, continuing to inspire young people all over the globe in various creative fields.
Although there may not have been any clear reasons given initially around Maddie or Mackenzie’s departures from Dance Moms during season seven and up until its eventual cancellation less than three years later- it was rumored that both siblings faced similar feelings about negative aspects which arose following the program’s direction early on: such as heightened pressure within competition routines coupled with drama ameliorating amongst different factions backstage…
Today, Maddie and Mackenzie remain respected influencers who continue to inspire new talent globally across numerous mediums. Though some may miss seeing these sisters’ talents on display week after week via Lifetime – we’re confident their post-Dance Moms success speaks volumes both now but onwards too.”
In conclusion, Maddie and Mackenzie left Dance Moms at different times due to pursuing other opportunities outside of the show. Their departure came after multiple seasons where they were an integral part of the show. While fans may miss seeing them every week, they are both enjoying successful careers in various industries including acting, modeling, music recording and production work while remaining prominently recognized throughout social media spaces where creativity is celebrated daily!