: Abby Lee Miller choreographs a "Private Eyes" themed jazz routine that incorporates fake guns as props . The moms express discomfort with children using weapons in a dance, fearing it is inappropriate and could lead to disqualification, while Abby defends the choice as "edgy".
: For the first time in the series, star pupil Maddie Ziegler is placed at the bottom of the pyramid as a lesson after she fell during a previous performance. Conversely, Paige Hyland reaches the top of the pyramid for the first time.
: Kendall Vertes struggles with a difficult ballet-influenced routine, leading to a breakdown in the studio when Abby refuses to let her leave to use the bathroom.
: Christi and Kelly catch new mom Jill Vertes speaking with representatives from her former studio at a competition, leading them to brand her a "studio hopper" and attempt to expose her secret to Abby.
is the seventh episode of the second season of Dance Moms , which originally aired in 2012. This episode is known for significant shifts in the team's hierarchy and a controversial group routine. Plot Highlights