Episode
Dance Moms: Topless Showgirls
Overview
The Dance moms think Abby has pushed the envelope too far when she creates a dance number where the girls are made to appear nude. Cathy offers Chloe a chance to be in a commercial for her husband's beef jerky business. This episode also known as "Costume Drama" and "Fanning the Flames" and was pulled by Lifetime due to controversy.
Details
- Series
- Dance Moms
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2012-03-06
- Runtime
- 43 min
Episode context
Topless Showgirls is Episode 9 in Season 2 of Dance Moms. It aired on 2012-03-06. The runtime is 43 min.
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Episode 8: The Runaway Mom
After Kendall is put back on probation, Jill has had enough and decides to take Kendall to dance for Candy Apple’s Dance Center. Abby finds out when she runs into the Candy Apple’s dance team during this week’s competition. Holly leaves the competition early.
Episode 10: Miami Heat Wave
The dance company heads for the steamy climes of South Beach; the mothers scramble when Paige's foot surgery creates an open position.
More episodes from this season
Episode 7: Bullets and Ballet
The moms go ballistic when Abby choreographs a flashy number complete with guns. Maddie finds herself at the bottom of the pyramid is determined to dance her way back on top.
Episode 11: Melissa Pleads the 5th
Christi and Kelly continue to meddle in Melissa's private life; Abby choreographs a number to bring awareness to the plight of the homeless; Holly takes a leave of absence from her job.
Episode 6: Jill on the Rampage
Abby puts the moms in charge of making the girls costumes for the competition. Meanwhile, Dance Explosion is canceled so Abby finds another competition, in Texas. Jill turns out to have bought an expensive dance outfit for Kendall, leading to a conflict with Abby. Maddie is injured in a fall while performing and has to be carried off the floor.
Episode 12: Waiting for Joffrey
The dance company is on edge after learning that a scout will be attending the upcoming competition; Abby pits the girls against each other by creating two trios; Nia pushes herself too hard.
Episode 5: Brooke's Back
Brooke's return leaves no room for Payton. Abby announces Kendall is off probation, but Jill gets put on. The group dance "Avalanche" places 2nd overall.
Episode 13: Abbygeddon
Abby's dancers compete in the regionals for a scholarship with the Joffrey Ballet School. Unfortunately for her, the Candy Apples also compete
Episode 4: No One Likes A Bully
Abby choreographs a bully-themed dance; Abby replaces Brooke with Payton. Abby puts Jill, Kendall, Leslie, and Payton all on probation as they batttle for the one spot on ALDC. Payton ruined her chances with staying on their dance team by making a rude comment to the group stating that she is better than all the other dancers because she is the oldest. Jill doesn't think Payton should be on the team because she is too tall and stands out from the other girls. Their group dance "What Comes Around" places 1st in the age group but it is not seen on the show.
Episode 14: The Battle Begins
With Maddie out until she regains confidence, the fate of Abby Lee Dance Company lies in Chloe's hands. Meanwhile, the mothers begin to lose trust in Abby's choreography.
Episode 3: Brooke's Turning Point
Brooke tries out for cheerleading leaving Abby and the other dancers in the lurch the day before a big competition. Their group dance "Born to Dance" places 1st.
Episode 15: Night of the Living Dancers
Kelly makes a drastic decision moments before her daughters take the stage; Maddie struggles to find confidence; Holly tries to create elaborate costumes for a group number.