UCLA's Nia Dennis wows with Beyoncé-themed gymnastics routine

Has Bey seen this yet??
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UCLA's Nia Dennis wows with Beyoncé-themed gymnastics routine
Nia Dennis of UCLA during an NCAA college gymnastics match in Los Angeles in January. Credit: Ben Liebenberg/AP/Shutterstock

A Beyoncé playlist is always a guaranteed success — in this case, for 21-year-old UCLA gymnast Nia Dennis, whose Bey-themed floor routine won her a near-perfect score on Thursday.

The medley included clips of "Crazy in Love" and "Ego," but Dennis' undeniable swagger brought it together with a confidence that would've made Queen Bey proud. Oh yeah, and her flawless technique.

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Dennis' routine caught the attention of fellow alum Katelyn Ohashi, as well as celebrities like Alicia Keys and Senator Kamala Harris.

Dennis tweeted her gratitude on Friday, saying that she was "overwhelmed with happiness and joy" and that the response to her routine was "surreal."

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Proma Khosla

Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.


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