If you don’t know who Nia Dennis is by now, you’d better get to know her. Her amazing floor routines are absolutely taking over the internet.
The UCLA junior wowed us before by spelling her actual name in the air during one of her routines. This year, on her 21st birthday, she got busy on the floor to a bunch of Beyonce hits in an absolutely stunning performance.
First of all, with anything that you do in life, bringing Beyonce into the picture in any way, shape or form absolutely helps. Nia clearly has some great taste in music.
But that wasn’t it — just watch her moves. You absolutely love to see it. And the way she stuck that landing at the end? *chefs kiss*
After competing on the road, @DennisNia had an unforgettable "Homecoming" performance in Westwood last weekend. 👑🥁
No. 3 @uclagymnastics returns to the floor Saturday to face No. 18 Oregon State at 1 PT/ 2 MT on Pac-12 Network. pic.twitter.com/Y31HmZc6WP
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) February 27, 2020
Dennis’ routine only earned a 9.975 from the judges, which is still an absolutely great score! But, somehow, it still feels criminally underrated.
And, listen, I know absolutely nothing about judging gymnastics. But if Chadwick Boseman can judge dunks, I can judge this. This is easily a 10. Bonus points for hitting the woah at the 50 second mark.
This performance from Dennis, somehow, did not win the competition for UCLA — they were juuuust beaten by Utah, 198.075-198.025.
It’s alright, though. They didn’t win the competition but they absolutely won the internet.
Gymnast Nia Dennis ATE this routine! 🤸🏾♀️✨ pic.twitter.com/9DQbhEoS0w
— Dionne Grant (@DionneGrant) February 28, 2020
.@DennisNia out here combining two of my fave things: Beyonce and floor routines. You better werk with that #Homecoming realness!
— Dino-Ray Ramos (@DinoRay) February 28, 2020
I’m sorry this woman HIT THE WOAH in her routine, the power of Beyoncé compels you! ✨✨✨ https://t.co/zjquwNxNZF
— lottie l’amour 🐻 (@Lottie_Lamour) February 28, 2020
Nia Dennis scores a career-high 9.975 on floor and The Den sings her happy birthday. She was really looking for that 10 though. With fans chanting for a 10, Norah Flatley screamed at the direction of one of the judges "10! 10!"
— Thuc Nhi Nguyen (@thucnhi21) February 24, 2020
#BlackGirlMagic #NiaDennis 💪🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/GM7PF5OGq4
— TV One (@tvonetv) February 28, 2020
Salute, Nia. Salute.
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