00:00 Australian singer Sia achieved great success with hits like Chandelier and The Greatest,
00:07 and is nowadays world famous.
00:11 The 45 year old's trademarks include not only her wig, but also her impressive music
00:16 videos.
00:17 In these, a completely different person appears instead of Sia.
00:24 American Maddie Ziegler is the main focus in the music videos of the Australian artist.
00:30 In 2016, she was asked via Twitter by Sia if she would like to appear in the video for
00:36 Chandelier.
00:39 Maddie didn't have to be told twice, and studied the choreography for the video with
00:44 choreographer Ryan Heffington.
00:46 Her passionate dance performance made her world famous.
00:52 But who is Maddie Ziegler?
00:53 The American with German roots was born on September 30, 2002 in Pennsylvania.
00:59 The young Maddie learned to dance at the age of 2.
01:02 At the age of 4, she became a member of the Abby Lee Dance Company.
01:08 Her dance styles include ballet, contemporary dance, jazz, acro dance, and aerobatics.
01:15 She perfectly demonstrates her talent in what is now 6 of Sia's music videos.
01:20 But by all means, that's not all she's done.
01:25 Maddie Ziegler can also be seen on screen.
01:28 She became known in 2011 through the reality show Dance Moms.
01:32 A year later, she made her acting debut in an episode of the show Drop Dead Diva.
01:38 This was followed by guest appearances in series such as Austin and Ally and Pretty
01:42 Little Liars.
01:46 In 2016, she left Dance Moms.
01:49 After that, she focused on other projects, including modeling.
01:53 She's already worked with famous brands like Ralph Lauren.
01:58 In addition, the 18-year-old has already graced the cover of Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, and
02:04 many other prestigious magazines.
02:09 In 2016, she launched her own fashion line for girls and a year later published a book
02:14 titled The Maddie Diaries.
02:16 In it, she talks about her career so far and her life.
02:22 Maddie Ziegler is privately involved in social activities.
02:26 Since 2012, she has been part of the Starlight Children's Foundation, which tries to bring
02:31 joy to sick children in a variety of ways.
02:36 Maddie Ziegler and Sia maintain a close relationship to this day, despite the age difference.
02:41 The singer sees herself in a kind of mother role.
02:47 I provide her 24-hour security because I feel responsible for her ensuing fame.
02:54 What great support!
02:56 Maddie Ziegler currently has a big project on her agenda.
02:59 She is taking on the lead role of Velma in Spielberg's musical adaptation of West Side
03:04 Story.
03:05 The film is scheduled for release at the end of 2021.
03:15 (upbeat music)
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