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S6, E5 - Abby's Replaceable | Barre Tab

  • Yes, they should have done more big group dances like this one! 41
  • No, there was too much happening and the vast differences between both teams was distracting. 329
  • 2026-09-18
  • 370 votes
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Do you think it was a good idea for the Elite and Mini teams to do a big group dance together? Do you think it worked well? Defend your answer in the comments.

Comments

cause we could get disqualified

Possibly could’ve been good with a concept that makes sense, But this was bad execution in my opinion.

Abi

I did not like this group dance at all. You could tell that minis were off and needed more time.

Jaimie

not with a bollywood number im sure abby has old recital mixed group #'s your kids mightve been the minis in that would make sense or would be cool to do for the show... i just dont think bollywood & a choreographer they dont know and doing it so soon was a great choice.. shouldve waited until the mini team could actually all dance together to put them with the elites

CarlyR

Way too much going on, two teams are ok, but dancing their own dances.

Chloe Branton

They needed at least 1 more week for this. The concept fit for a large group or production number, but to have the girls (especially minis) learn the intricacies of the hand movements and try to gel both the minis and the older girls was just too much for the limited time available

Ariya Maneklal

Both teams were not in sync and the minis were very off from the elite girls

Imogen

i’d argue that some of the minis are not far behind from the elites skill wise (probably due to not getting classes and abby’s teaching tbf) but the height difference and them not being used to picking up quickly is so clear watching this dance.

Abby’s Boyfriend’s Vegan Cookies

The minis were so out of synch w/ the big girls. The costumes were beautiful and I would have liked to see the the big girls do it w/o them

Lydia

it’s giving vivi-anne jumping in at the end to give an arabesque

Samantha Glaser

It was way too much! And honestly wasn’t even fun to watch. Also did you guys ever see the dance moms UK version! ?

Drew

My question is why are we adding so muchhhhh to the show I’m so confused. I feel some of the mini moms are getting lost in the mix. The dancers are not at the level of the older kids which obviously a 6 year old isn’t gonna be in the same level but I think it just looks messy.

OnceAProDancer

The only thing I can use to describe that number was “organized chaos”. What ADHD hell was going on? 😐😂

Nathan Soverinsky

A production number in a recital would’ve been adorable!! This is not it.

Kait :)

It had the potential to be a good group dance if I had more time

April Bailey

The only reason Abby added the minis was to bring down the age category

LindseyB

I thought this one specifically was cute, it was nice for all of the girls to learn a new style, but it was messy. One of the rare times I thought a large group was ok and I love that Nia was featured for some of it!

Jann Schmidt

I believe it was to connect the new kids with the popular older team.

reese

I feel like the minis are about 1/4th the height of the elites at this point. it looked so awkward!!! i'm not sure of the age difference here, but It’s not like brooke and kenzie dancing together back in the earlier seasons where the ages were different but they at least looked good together. i personally didn’t think it looked good at all

Cia Later

They just couldn't find their groove with the big girls. Those girls were instinctive & symbiotic by this time & that got all thrown away with the (yes, talented) littles being in the mix.

Abby’s Yuge Prada

I actually love the interaction between the elites and the minis because the elites see them as little sisters to take under their wing, but I don’t think this dance was a great combination, however I think depending on the type of dance and time it takes to perfect it, an ensemble/production of both could be great!

Jill's Fedora

I like the idea of two teams but definitely not all together. Something I noticed though is that I didn't instantly connect or side with the moms or kids on the mini team like I did with your girls.

Charlie E.

Many studios compete routines that combine their older and younger Dan era. If they had rehearsed the dance for a month instead of a week, it could’ve been so much better!

sarah walles

I love a line or big production but this number was a mess and made no sense.

Evie

I think it was kind of a good idea but iit needed loads more attention and stuff

Brieanna Hynish

Hot take opinion on this episode, I honestly think kalani and nias African duet is one of the best and most difficult choreography that was on this show and they BOTH killed it. Just wait till you hear what Abby has to say about it in the next episode! 😳🙄😒

Brieanna Hynish

I think poor Payton got screwed in this episode they knew she was the youngest and having trouble w picking up and you give her a duet and a VERY difficult group dance. Also these costumes are TO DIE FOR in the Bollywood number same w the African duet….. weird this was OBVIOUSLY planned w the choreographer and costumes so they planned a combined dance. Did Abby have court shit she had to deal with or was this a planned break for her OR was this originally supposed to happen at ALDCLA and Abby was just going to be around… ahhhh OR is this Abby sending a big fuck you to production? Or was she in trouble and banned? Sorry so many theories but everything is so well planned for it being a week Abby has ‘resigned’

Brieanna Hynish

Remember season one Mackenzie did like a handful of solos or was a prop she hardly ever did group dances and now you do this to Payton

Brieanna Hynish

I LOVE that Debbie Allen was featured on this episode. I ADORE her I’ve looked up to her since I was 11 y’all if you haven’t watched hot chocolate nutcracker on Netflix you are missing out! Imagine if they had just gone to Debbie Allen when they left….. they would have experienced such good training. In the documentary you get to see how she is harsh but it’s in the correct way to be as a dance teacher.

Brieanna Hynish

And can Mackenzie get a standing ovation for comforting Payton at the competition cause that’s how little she was , also I love that Payton is still actively dancing, but I thought it was sweet she and holly comforting her

Brieanna Hynish

Kalani with the late leg at the end of the group?