"As soon as I started doing choreography for Sia videos, I learnt that my imperfections can be beautiful. I’ll always have Sia to thank for that. She taught me how to express my true self and not hide behind a cover of trying to be ‘too perfect’, as both a dancer and a human. We’ve become so close — she’s like family.”

From Dance Moms to Music, Maddie Ziegler has spent the past decade navigating the spotlight of the public eye. Covering our Spring 21 issue, she talks about turning her attention from dance to film, the lessons she’s learnt from long-time collaborator Sia, and how she's handled the pressures of growing up on-screen.