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"Dance Moms: The Big, Not So Easy" Recap

Work it, Kenzie! Finale time! The whole crew—and I mean the whole crew—was in New Orleans for In10sity Nationals. Much of this episode was hard to watch (aka the parts featuring the moms), but, in the end, there was a ton of great dancing. Here are my top AWESOME and AWKWARD moments from last night. […]

True Life: I Was On "Dance Moms"

On set with all the ALDC kids! (Photo by Nate Powers) Last night’s “Dance Moms” episode featured a very special guest: Dance Spirit! So instead of our usual recaps, I’m going to give you a rundown of five things you didn’t see on TV—but I did. 1. You know those moments when the kids and […]

"Dance Moms: Tap Versus Hip Hop" Recap

Cuteness overload! Finally, an episode of “Dance Moms” that didn’t leave me feeling infuriated! This week, the hour was loaded with our favorite dancers, moms, choreographers and even some familiar drama. With Abby’s return from “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition” filming came the return of the infamous pyramid, based not only on of the last competition’s […]

"Dance Moms: An Apple a Day Keeps Abby Away" Recap

Some familiar faces in this crowd…just not the ones I wanted to see for an entire episode. How do I love “Dance Moms”? Let me count the ways… Chloe, Maddie, Paige, Brooke, Nia, Kendall, Mackenzie. Oh, you know, just the 7 characters that weren’t even in this week’s episode of the show. Yep! That’s right. […]

"Dance Moms: Two Girls, One Solo" Recap

Cuties fighting cancer Finally, an episode of “Dance Moms” that features only the ALDC! Triumphant over Cathy and the Apple Cores at last, Abby’s dream team was back and better than ever. From the start, Abby’s spirits were high as she greeted each girl (and mom!) with a smile as they entered the studio. I […]

"Dance Moms: The View From the Top" Recap

Mom Kristie decides to suck up to Abby. Because that’s definitely the best way to make everyone else hate you. I must admit that this week’s episode had way too much Cathy, way too much mom drama and not nearly enough dancing. But there’s nothing like rooting for little Mackenzie to keep me riveted. Here […]

“Dance Moms: May I Have This Dance?” Recap

Pure awesome. This week on “Dance Moms,” the moms get angry and the girls sweep the competition. Here are my top three AWESOME and AWKWARD moments: AWESOME: Abby says the ALDC is going to Ohio, so I fear that the worst is about to happen: Cathy and her annoying Candy Apples will come out to […]

"Dance Moms: All's Fair in Love and War" Recap

Brooke’s dying. Nick’s in love with her. And Brooke’s daughter, Maddie, is wearing a wedding dress. That makes perfect sense, right? Pyramid time! Maddie’s on top, the Hylands are on the bottom and Chloe is still on probation. No surprises there. Onto the most AWKWARD and AWESOME moments from this week’s show: AWKWARD Abby goes […]