A WEEK IN MY LIFE AS A DANCER WITH NO SCHOOL 

Mackenzie you neeeeeed to make a video on how you make skirts

I’m really not surprised when dancers have pain in various tendons, it is after all very physically demanding to dance, especially on pointe, and it’s also something human bodies aren’t made for. So sadly it’s only natural that it hurts from time to time. Be kind to your body, while dancing you’re pushing your body beyond what’s “normal” along with putting a lot of weight onto small areas and having your body in an unnatural alignment while dancing. Just take hips for example, it’s not natural for a human body to turn out the hips like a ballet dancer does, just like it’s not natural for a human to put their whole weight on the tip of the toes while arching their foot. Just be careful and be kind to your body so you can keep dancing for many years still. Anti inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen or naproxen or similar may help some if you’re able to take NSAID, it can both ease the pain and lessen the inflammation that is causing the pain. Topical things like tiger balm or liniment can help some against the pain so you can relax better which in turn makes it easier for your body to heal. I’m not a dancer, but I live with severe chronic pain and Hypermobility in my joints due to a genetic connective tissue disorder. At times I get inflammation for no reason really, only thing I could think of would be it coming from micro injuries due to my abnormal range of motion. I’ve never taken a dance class in my life but can turn my feet and hips out so much that my heels are in front of my toes. Anything beyond a normal range of motion can cause wear and tear regardless of it being genetic or something that has been trained over many years. I hope your Achilles’ tendon issues eases soon!

Sometimes I forget she’s an adult and I was very confused

congrats on graduating !! i wish u luck on your journey with becoming a professional take care of yourself you inspire me so much 💞

Normal people: watch the entire video. Dancers: Skip to the section where you dance. (Doing exercises)

I feel you with the achilles problem. For me it came up when I started dancing more than usual and I had several moth of physical therapy and icing but it finally went away. So there´s hope. But also I´m not on pointe anymore. I once tried pointe again when it got better but had to start all over again because it was so painful. :/

When you said “and then I am going to” there was an ad that said “get rid of period bloat for good” 😆

I'm so in love with your hair color

ahhh who can not wait to watch the whole video?!?!? i want to spend a week with her lol i make vlogs too!!

I Love your dancing you inspired me to work harder ❤❤❤ I got in the ABT summer Intensive And I got in the Atlanta ballet summer Intensive 6 weeks And I got in the artEmotion's pre-professional summer Intensive

Your vlogs are my favorite videos of yours! The skirt looks so good. 😍 Ps. Could you please make a "warm up routine for class" video

These types of videos are literally my favorite! Stay Beautiful Mackenzie ❤️

i LOVE your dance vlogs

Her boyfriend is my mood haha

This is like her version of Kayla's Mak by teen vogue ✌

I turned on notifications for when this premiered eek!

Your skirts are literally my favourite thing 😍 The red one is so nice tho

I am 30 years old, never been a dancer, and I canNOT handle how gorgeous your hair is. Like. Damn. Finishing the rest of the video now...

She’s always so inspiring❤️❤️

What can is girl not do? dance, school, RU-vid, and skirt making

This is going to be a great video. I already know it. : )

Congrats on graduating online school and wish you the best of luck in becoming a professional dancer! p.s., which ballet company are you considering to join and what is your dream company?

U kinda look like max from stranger things

Wow more like day in the literal dream life 😍

I also have Achilles tendinitis and it sucks 🥲 but when I use my pointe shoes I used elastic ribbons and didn’t tie it too tight and a little bit higher in the back so as my teacher would say I wouldn’t choke the Achilles, hope this helps!

this definitely lifted my spirits as an injured dancer on a loooong break lol

please can u make a video of how do u make ur skirts? 🥺

If you are having muscle pain or anything like that apply tiger balm. It really helps!

I had the same "injury" it's mostly from using this part a lot in ballet and it needs time and some physiotherapy to help it cause it's really hard to get rid of it

I love your videos. They inspired me to start ballet and now I can’t stop dancing it. Like wherever I go, I keep on doing the dance that I learn in ballet class and now I’m in grade 5 and I’m 10 years old. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ i love youuuu.

Could you please share the work out you do? (10.20) I love your videos you're so inspirering❤❤❤

1:45 yes kenzie you go get ur self a manz

i suggest that perfume may cause acne to the skin, i felt like this was a cause for my facial acne :)

💙💙💙i can't waiiiit and actually im learning the contemproary choreo that you did in yagp

You’re beautifullllll your hair is amazing and I really like your eye colour!🥰👍🏽

Congrats girl for graduating online school. Wishing you a great career ahead of you.

I struggled with tendonitis as well. You should take some time off of dance so it can heal and do yoga and good stretching of the calfs.

Congratulations for graduating online school! I wish you the best in ballet, you are great😍

this video made me sooo happy! im sincere when i say this: i broke my toe during a school dance audition today... had a mental breakdown bc my school shut down bc of covid19. the directors didn't have a chance to see me dance before my toe decided to yeet itself. im still sad, but i feel rlly good rn ❤

I am currently out of dance classes for 6 weeks because I got severe tendonitis in the tendons that run along my tibia and am also getting physical therapy as well as taking anti-inflammatories and basically living with an icepack around my left calf. So: I feel you, girl, I feel you

Loved it so much! U r such an inspiring dancer❤️⭐️

OMG please sell them on depop! I’ll totally buy them since I do grade 5 ballet xx

Who’s the Simon kid? And does Kenzie have a little sister?

The amount of times she held up a peace sign 👇

I got the notification to watch this while editing my day in the life of a dancer hahahahaha

Omg when you were driving to the doctor I knew exactly where you were. I live in Maryland too

who else is in love with the sloth in the back of her bed :))

ooh i’m so excited 💖💖

U are amazing and very positive person 🥰 Thank u for ur videos, it makes me so happy and gives me good vibes ❤️

We luv u Mackenzie m, keep up the great work!! 🙂😘😊

J'ai un concours demain en solo est je stresse grave 😕😕😕 des conseils ??

WHY DO YOU LOOK LIKE THE GIRL VERSION OF RYAN TRAHAN IM SCREAMING

ooooOOOOoOooooOoo MACKENZIE GOT A BOYFRIEND

What was the black stretch band you used in the intro? I’ve been looking for a new one and need some suggestions!

I literally ordered a red skirt from discount dance like a month ago and it’s still not here 😩😩 I kinda want to make my own skirts like you 😁 btw love ur vids ❤️❤️

Haha that’s so funny I went to a summer intensive with Simon

You are so beautiful😁 Ily❤️

Hang in there with ur feet! I have the same exact problem but with another tendon so I feel ur pain💙 also what program did u use for school?? I’m trying to find something like that

Hiiii makenzie! Thank you so much for subscribing! at least i think that was you😂Love you so much!!!!

My birthdays tomorrow

Omg I'm so excited hahaha

when you do have your business I need one of those skirts!!! Me and my dance class want to get our dance teacher a skirt etc. for her birthday in December, and this would be a perfect opportunity.

Tus vídeos son realmente inspirativos eres muy hermosa uwu

Where are your rings from? Also you are an amazing dancer and you inspired me to try ballet and I love it so thank you!! 💕💕

Hi Kenz! 💜I’m from Argentina I really love your videos 💞 You are an inspiration for me and having an interaction with you would be a dream come true. I hope someday it will happen 💓 love u

I’m a dancer as well. Not nearly as good as good as you but I also had a problem with achilles tendinitis

I love the skirt so much!

♥️ur the coolest

Oh the little girl is so cute!

“Ok, did I just spend 60 bOnEs on fabric?”

Wait so you don't go to school? And only dance?

You need to rest your feet for 2-3 months for the tendinitis to heal. No joke. It’s a common ballet injury I suffered from too. Icing is great but you’re already hyper mobile so it may just be worth taking the time out now to help later on..? I know the thought is horrifying but your career is worth getting multiple opinions from professionals on this. Xx

I love this type of videos

I was just about to write you should sell the skirts you make and in the vid you just said I’m gonna sell them on Etsy lol

Girl see a doctor! It is normal for athletes to get injuries. it’s probably just an overuse injury. You should really go see a doctor before it gets worse and becomes a very serious issue. I’ve has Achilles tendinitis before and I suggest you go to a physical therapist.

Idk why but you in a ponytail with curly-ish hair reminds me of your 2016 videos!!

This is such an awesome video 🥰🥰

I have tendinitis and it sometimes hurts when I go on point and it hurts when I do other types of dance and I tape my foot like that to

Mackenzie please please please do an updated leotard collection video!!!

What kind of camera do you use? Thank you for answering 😃

We got coronavirus in Kentucky. My mom is pulling me out of school and dance until it's gone. . .😫😫😪😪😭😭

Most of my classes are late in the day!! So annoying😭

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MACKENZIE YOUR SO INSPIRING

Girl, I feel like you know you love someone when they let you feel silly with them. 😊

Where is the leo with the flowers on the top from?

Mackenzie pleaseeeeeee do a video on how to become a ballet dancer (but like you at your level) pleaseeeeeeeeee

Pleeaasee do a video on making skirts :)

what is a host family? i'm just curious...

She is so cute and I really like her, but that is just too much hair waving, peaces and duckfaces(a little bit 2018).😂😂 I mean, is it just me or... But still, I love you, you R a great dancer♥️

I have problems with my achilles and it's because my calf is understretched. My plies have never been great and coming out of leaps can be painful for me. Thankfully I mainly work in tap right now though

I also have the exact same Achilles Tendonitis as you. I’m a Cheerleader and gymnast so it’s painful after the jumps and tumbling is so painful especially as I’m in one of the higher levels 😭 I do practically the same treatments as you do so if any of you have any suggestions on what to do, please reply!

i just saw carge the elephant nirvana and tyler the creator on your wall and i screamed i love you, ik im weird

I love your video’s ❤️❤️

Yes that soup mmmmmm

What kind of fabric are you using and can you give us the pattern of the skirt

Hiii

Wait u graduated ? How old r u 😯😦

I know that this is unrelated to the video but... what camera do you use?

Can you do a video on how you make your skirts like if you agree