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Bee Dance—2016

October 18, 2016

Bee Dance—2016

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I knew it the minute I pictured a tricorn hat with antennae that the 2016 Bee Dance had to be Hamilton-themed. Not only is Hamilton my favorite musical soundtrack of all time (and no, I haven’t seen the actual stage show), but it just so happens that my girl was slightly obsessed with it as well.

Because it’s only going to get harder to top this thing every year, I thought it best to invite someone else into the room where it happens.

For those of you who are Hamilton fans, you’re going to like this.

Even if you’re not, you’ll still get to see a mother-daughter joint production that neither of us will ever forget.

I mean, the internet’s forever.

I can’t stress enough what a magical piece of art this soundtrack is. If you don’t know it, check it out.

Seriously. How lucky we are to bee alive right now, indeed.

Enjoy! And Lin-Manuel Miranda and the entire cast, thank you for this gift of art that is truly for the ages.

Note: watch it here or just click on the “2016 Bee Dance” title in the upper left to view on YouTube, and use the theater mode. I mean, you know, it’ll bee worth it.

Also: Happy Hamilween, y’all.

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  1. Linda Matthews says

    October 18, 2016 at 4:34 am

    I love it!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Christy says

    October 18, 2016 at 5:27 am

    Love it!

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  3. Marge says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:03 am

    Only a cameo by Lin himself could have made this any better!! what a way to start my day!!!❤️The ??!!!!

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  4. RoseSL says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:23 am

    FANTASTIC !!! Omg I loved it. This may be the best one yet!

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  5. Julie says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:25 am

    ha ha! You two are hilarious! (and talented)

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  6. Julie says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:25 am

    ha ha! You two are hilarious! (and talented)

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  7. abm234 says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:28 am

    Love it CZ! I think it’s amazing your daughter agreed to help! Great job!

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  8. Annette says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Love it! You two are something else.

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  9. Ruth says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:56 am

    Bonkers, yet somehow totally brilliant!

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  10. Amy M says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:02 am

    Best. Ever.
    Bravo, Ziekske Girls!

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  11. Melissa says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:24 am

    The best EVER!! This needs to be submitted to the Ellen Show.

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    • Teresa Mucha says

      October 18, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Yes. I second that! ???

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  12. Beth says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:26 am

    As always this was awesome! I love that you do this and it was so cool to see your daughter this year! You all rocked it!

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  13. carlajinar says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:37 am

    awesome as always…so glad Aiden joined in.

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  14. Jackie Rice says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:40 am

    This is perfection. So much fun – especially as a mother daughter project. Love!!

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  15. KellyMinMN says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:43 am

    Love it!

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  16. Crosby Carla Louise says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:43 am

    Hilarious loved every minute!!

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  17. Patti says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:47 am

    That was awesome!! Love you Zielske girls. And love Lin Manuel too. 🙂

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  18. Kirsten says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:59 am

    The COOLEST!! Besides the brilliant dancing, rapping, and attitude, I loved all the headpiece changes – awesome!

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  19. Loretta says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:01 am

    Wow!!

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  20. Stacy A says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Love it!! The wig and hat are fantastic! You should definitely send it to Lin!

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  21. {vicki} in ga says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:12 am

    You guys are all the BUZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  22. Britiney says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:13 am

    *mic drop*

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  23. mary says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:17 am

    This mother/daughter duo dance – Fanscraptastical!
    WHAT can you possibly be do to top this?!?!

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  24. Jenell says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:21 am

    LOVE it! Love the entire “show”. The hat changes, the unbelievable talent of lip singing . . . you two are the best!

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  25. Kellie says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:24 am

    BRILLIANT! My favorite part is the mother/daughter duo!

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  26. Karen says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:26 am

    Super-Cool Party People! (That was fun. And awesome.)

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  27. NinJa says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:43 am

    THAT

    was all kinds of fab u lous.

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  28. Emily says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:47 am

    I look forward to this EVERY DAMN YEAR.

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  29. phyllis says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:03 am

    I look forward to it also – loved that your daughter got involved this year! Sitting at my desk with a big grin on my face:)

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  30. Christy says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:05 am

    Excellent!!!!

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  31. April says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:09 am

    I’ve only caught bits and pieces of Hamilton and I LOVED THIS! Ya’ll could win a lip sync battle any day of the week!

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  32. Laura says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Love this so much. Can’t wait to share it with my husband and daughter tonight; I showed them the preview last night. You and Aidan rock!

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  33. Sarah Jane says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:33 am

    Fantastic!

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  34. Elaine Millar says

    October 18, 2016 at 9:59 am

    BRAVO!!!
    Totally love it.

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  35. cynthia k says

    October 18, 2016 at 10:56 am

    Love it your daughter is beautiful. You did that right! That had to some time and effort Thank you I look forward to the Bee Dance every year.
    Cynthia

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  36. gabbe says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Happy Hamilween- LOVE it!! You guys rocked it!

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  37. Karen says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:33 am

    Amazing!!! You two are awesome and Aiden is such a sweet daughter to join in the fun!

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  38. Teresa Mucha says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:36 am

    You two are awesome! This definitely is the best. ??????

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    • Teresa Mucha says

      October 18, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Oh and as they say in the Revolutionary City…HUZZAH!

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  39. Terri says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Absolutely the best! I’ll be smiling all day.

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  40. Renee says

    October 18, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Love it!!!! Definitely made my day!

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  41. Keely says

    October 18, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    You ROCK!!! Very, very impressive ladies!!

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  42. bdaiss says

    October 18, 2016 at 2:14 pm

    Have you posted this to Lin’s FB/twitter page yet? Because you.should. (And if you don’t, I will.) I’ll show it to my kids tonight after scouts. My son’s fave song on the whole album is Guns and Ships.

    Did I tell you? We went to NYC a little over a week ago. The Rogers Theater was STEPS out the door of our hotel. (Hotel Edison – awesome place. Highly recommended. You could stay up and watch the actors exit after the show. You knew when they left by the screams from the folks swarming the stage door.) And yet…I did not win the lottery any of the 4 days we had (3 of us entered daily). Nor could I bear to part with $400+ per ticket to actually attend. (We took the kids to Lion King instead. All four of us for less than the price of 1 Ham ticket.) I did run into the popup store and bought myself a pin and some postcards (to frame). Guess I shall continue to wait for it. 😉 (Chicago…Christmas…)

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 18, 2016 at 3:20 pm

      You should post it! 🙂 Bee my guest!

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  43. Sunday says

    October 18, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Oh it isn’t Halloween til the bee hast danced! Another triumph in black and gold Cathy (and Aiden!)

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  44. Betsy says

    October 18, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    Amazing!-Still go back to the bee dance 2013-my favorite! Thanks for sharing early and making me smile!!
    Shared with my daughter who loves Hamilton!!

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  45. Jennifer says

    October 18, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Oh you clever, clever little bees! Nice work. I think Aidan’s got a future in performance. You ain’t too shabby yourself, Queen Bee! Haha

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  46. Lisa says

    October 18, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    Absolutely fabulous!! Love you both, you’re naturals!
    Thanks for the entertainment.

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  47. Karen M. says

    October 18, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Unbelievably awesome!

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  48. Maureen says

    October 18, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    That was Fantastic!! I’m not at all familiar with Hamilton but now I want to go figure out what that even is!!

    You and Aiden are an amazing mother/daughter team!! Thank you for continuing the Bee dances!!

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  49. Saam says

    October 18, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    I live for the bee dance each year. Well done Zee Bees!

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  50. Carole J. says

    October 18, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    I loved it & I know Lin would too!! I’ve been obsessed with this soundtrack since the summer & love how you & Aidan pulled this off. My favorite Bee Dance since Breaking Bad. Well done ladies!!

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  51. Anna Aspnes says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    Always tune in to you bee vids 🙂 And by the way, you’re apparently and officially a ‘Badass Feminist’ http://www.refinery29.com/2016/10/126276/feminist-halloween-costumes-for-women-empowerment?

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  52. Christine says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Today I treated myself to a manicure/pedicure after leaving work. Little did I know that would not be the highlight of my evening! Bravo!

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  53. Malibou says

    October 18, 2016 at 8:02 pm

    My favorite bee dance of all!

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  54. Susan says

    October 18, 2016 at 10:34 pm

    Awesome!!! You guys are da bomb! ??

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  55. Angela says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    Epic!

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  56. Nena says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    You guys bring LIFE to living. Way to go. Absolutely love your individual and combined passion.

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  57. Angi says

    October 19, 2016 at 12:09 am

    Great job girls!

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  58. DEBORAH TAYLOR says

    October 19, 2016 at 1:35 am

    Absolutely amazing!!! I love Hamilton too but this has to be one of the most enjoyable scenes for me now!! Well done to you both.

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  59. Meiqi says

    October 19, 2016 at 2:06 am

    This is sooo cool!!!

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  60. Cruella says

    October 19, 2016 at 2:20 am

    You are the true Queen Bee! Or Zee! or Queen ZeeBee! WHat ever- You and Aidan rocked it out of the park!
    Well done!

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  61. Gina Nathan says

    October 19, 2016 at 3:11 am

    Oh Wow!

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  62. Kirstie MacGowan says

    October 19, 2016 at 3:39 am

    That was awesome! ????

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  63. heidig says

    October 19, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Awesome!!

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  64. Christine K. says

    October 19, 2016 at 8:26 am

    I was clueless about Hamilton until I saw your bee dance.
    Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  65. Tracie H says

    October 19, 2016 at 10:17 am

    Ha! Loved it. Also, FYI, PBS is running a documentary on the making of Hamilton. My local station is showing it Friday night! I will be parked in front of my TV and DVRing it for repeat viewings until I can actually see the show!!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 19, 2016 at 10:22 am

      Oh yes! I will be GLUED to my TV!

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  66. alexa says

    October 19, 2016 at 11:18 am

    Just wonderful – what an incredibly talented pair you are!

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  67. Cindy E. says

    October 19, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    That was EPIC!!!!!!!!!! And looks like you both had so much fun! Don’t know how you’re going to top that one.

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  68. Jane O'Leary says

    October 19, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    BEST YET!!!!!!

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  69. Patti says

    October 20, 2016 at 6:29 am

    Love it. Hope Lin Manuel Miranda sees it and gets you to see the show. Happy Hamilween!

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  70. Lida says

    October 20, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Did not disappoint! The Z Bee girls rock! Thank you!

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  71. Lynne says

    October 20, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    Love this!

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  72. Joan Abraham says

    October 21, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    This was beyond fabulous! I showed it to some students at school and they sang along! Thanks for sharing!

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  73. Julie says

    October 22, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    Perfection.

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  74. sherry cruz says

    October 22, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    THAT WAS AWESOME!!!!!

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  75. Tamera says

    October 22, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    Loved it! Now… let the Halloween festivities begin!

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  76. Milli D says

    October 23, 2016 at 10:35 am

    Oh.Emm.Bee. I am going to watch this at LEAST 10 more times. PAHAHA!!! Love, love, LOVED it!!

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  77. MichelleGB says

    October 23, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Epic. Awesome. Loved it!

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  78. Leanne in Cali says

    October 24, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Always love the Bee Dance and this year is exceptionally good with your daughter in it as well! Love it!! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  79. Samantha says

    October 25, 2016 at 9:47 am

    I promptly downloaded the soundtrack and have been listening to it ever since. LOVE IT!!

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  80. v says

    October 25, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    NOW I’m going to download the Hamilton soundtrack.
    Thank you.

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  81. Lynn L. says

    October 26, 2016 at 7:23 am

    Awesome!! Love it!!

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  82. Mia says

    October 28, 2016 at 8:39 am

    One word: SPECTACULAR.

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  83. Mia says

    October 28, 2016 at 8:39 am

    One more word: HAMILTACULAR!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      October 28, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Haha! I AGREE!

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  84. Abby says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:21 am

    OH MY GOD!!! I am so late to the party, but you and your girlie totally R O C K E D I T ! ! !
    Simply amazing with the on-point lip-syncing, head-dress changes, and that in-your-face attitude. You are SO on the right track, and I can’t wait for next October!!! Happy Halloweenie to you and yours 😀

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  85. Betsey Terry says

    November 3, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    BEST.EVER!!! So glad Aidan joined you!

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  86. deb munn says

    November 4, 2016 at 11:46 am

    You never cease to amaze me. Seriously… your best yet!
    And Aidan?
    BOOM!

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  87. Lisa says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    Oh. My. G-d! This was amazing! I happened to see Hamilton two weeks ago, and this was SPOT ON!

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      November 17, 2016 at 6:55 am

      WHAT? You saw it? Sigh. Living the dream! 🙂

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  88. Emma Togwell says

    January 13, 2017 at 6:36 am

    Amazing! So much love for this 🙂

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  89. Tess Christensen says

    February 1, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    Did this have to be taken down? I’m so sad if it did. =(

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    • Cathy Zielske says

      February 1, 2020 at 1:11 pm

      Yep. Copyright violation! Cannot afford to have those for my business. : )

      Reply

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