Holly is upset that Nia is once again not considered for a role in the coveted team trio, and confronts Abby, only to get expelled from the studio. Was this filmed on Ash Wednesday? To add to the chaos, Abby assigns two duets: and vs. And even when wearing something so garish, the way she used her arms was downright gorgeous. However, they don't stand up for the two which leads to Kerri taking Peyton to Erin's team. Peyton hasn't had a solo the entire time she's been with the team. The solos fare poorly at awards. Gia is willing to try to work something out, but not without talking to Abby.
Both teams feel the pressure when Abby announces that the first solo of the season will be awarded to a dancer from the winning duet. Later, all are outside and Kira confronts Abby about clapping for the girl that beat Kalani. Later, the girls compete in a high-fashion photo shoot to win the right to appear on the cover of a major dance magazine. Tensions between the teams get physical and the moms give Abby an ultimatum. Except MacKenzie, who is tinkering in a corner, since she's not in the routine.
In an effort to cut the ugly out of tonight's episode, Melissa greets Hannah and her mom, her visitors from the Starlight Foundation. . Archived from on February 3, 2012. Kalani comes out to dance next. Abby asks them all to make a list of why they hate her. Cathy and her Apples decides to make an unnecessary stop with her Apples at the recital. Chloe is scolded for her hand gesture at the end of her solo.
But then she wanted to know why nobody went out of their way to make a show of praising Chloe. Down in the costume shop, Abby models the pink fedoras the girls will be wearing. After hearing about 's next big Los Angeles opportunity, Holly and Jill vow to take matters into their own hands. Jill then decided to give the girls a pep talk. The next day, the team walks in to Gia at the desk again. The moms, even Jill, all welcomed Chloe with literal open arms.
So basically, the chances of someone being pissed off are pretty high. Kendall and Kalani will be doing solos. You should be more specific. She's probably grateful not to have a hat to drop! They tell Kerri that Peyton can perform her solo on their mommy dancing school team. So who's left on top of the pyramid? The plan for the Elites to prove Abby wrong started going awry when Kendall pulled a muscle in her neck, making her neck movement restricted. Cathy readies her team to take on the Abby Lee Dance Company but discovers there's a rotten apple amongst the bunch. Of course, the moms are less than thrilled when dancer Reagan arrives with her mother Julie.
When Payton and Leslie join the group, tension starts between Leslie and Kelly. With her history of trouble with props? Ashlee is starting to regret her choice to invite Laurieann to the studio. With guest appearances from Asia Ray and Vivi, the dancers speak their mind on everything from Abby to their former teammates, the moms fighting, and everything in between. Melissa is the final Mom to give Abby a call, but this time she actually answers. Even Christi can admit that. Since the beginning of this series, I have been avidly waiting for the divas to enter. I hope they read this, because I know I am not the only one to be disappointed and disgusted Disgusting.
I wish I had an apple right now. In the dressing room, new choreographer Ayesha expresses her disappointment in the group for pulling their solos. Later, an ex-student threatens legal action that could jeopardize the dance company's big season plans. After a hug from Nia, Chloe received these words of support from Holly: We love you! The end of Maddie, Mackenzie, and Melissa I just realized they were all M names on Dance Moms! The mini team have a lyrical routine where they will portray statues and two new dancers join the original team for a hip-hop group where they portray boxers in a ring. The mini group numbers are up first. If you , you probably know that Abby is never one to admit defeat and would rather trash her peers some more, before muttering an apology under her breath.
Meanwhile, Cathy convinces the other moms to get botox in celebration of 's fortieth birthday. Abby and the moms reunite to discuss the season. Abby's behavior around and towards her young students can sometimes have their questioning Abby's overall sanity. Maddie tells her that her dance is dedicated to her new friend, and then Melissa reminds the poor kid that she can't jump on a trampoline. Jill tries to become Abby's new favorite mother. As the team prepares for their big Hollywood adventure, and grow concerned that Abby's focus will only be on her favorites and and will be forgotten. Meanwhile, leaves the competition early to go on vacation.