Season One, Episode One: The Competition Begins

Synopsis:

The episode begins with Abby telling the achievements of her studio. It includes clips of her teaching and the competition season of Season 1. Abby announces to the kids they will do new routines every week. She announces her idea of the pyramid and the mothers’ voice their opinions on how unfair it is. You are introduced to Melissa, Maddie (8), and Mackenzie (6) and Melissa tells her story and their lives revolves around dance. You are then introduced to Christi and Chloe. Christi explains the competition between Maddie and Chloe. Maddie began to cry because she didn't feel well and said she wanted to go home. You meet Kelly, Brooke (13), and Paige (11). Kelly explains her history with Abby from when Kelly was a dancer. You meet Holly and Nia. Holly explains she hopes for more with her daughter with dance. In this episode you are introduced to Cathy and Vivi-Anne. Cathy is a dance instructor since 1998 at Candy Apples Dance Center. Dawn, another dancers mom, comes into the studio yelling at Abby for throwing her daughter out of class for not being dressed appropriately. Abby calls the police and Raegan is then kicked out of the studio. Christi and Kelly sneak away from the competition to go get a drink from the bar before curtain call. During the trio, Chloe’s headband fell in front of her face which caused Abby to lash out on Christi.

Pyramid:

Maddie

Chloe       Brooke

Paige       Nia          Mackenzie

Competition:

The group traveled to Phoenix, Arizona and attended West Coast Dance Explosion.