Episode
Dance Moms: Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like Ab-bee
Overview
The elite dancers become spread thin when Abby books a demanding commercial shoot for the team; a chain of events could lead to a big rift between Abby, the mothers and the elite girls.
Details
- Series
- Dance Moms
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 31
- Air date
- 2016-11-01
- Runtime
- 42 min
Episode context
Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like Ab-bee is Episode 31 in Season 6 of Dance Moms. It aired on 2016-11-01. The runtime is 42 min.
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Episode 30: ALDC for Sale?
Abby's trial hits the news again; the mothers speculate about the ALDC's future; Brynn is put to the test with her first solo of the season; the elites are tasked with a challenging dance; Abby shows attention to the minis.
Episode 32: Two Teams, Two Studios (1)
Fed up with the ALDC, the elites leave for rival Erin Babbs, blindsiding Abby and the mini team.
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Episode 29: JoJo Is a No Show
Abby choreographs an emotional dance after the ALDC learns of tragic news from Kira and Kalani's hometown; the minis attempt to make a comeback with their group number; JoJo is tested beyond her limits by a difficult ballet duet.
Episode 33: Two Teams, Two Studios (2)
Tension and animosity is at an all-time high as the elite team faces Abby and her mini team at the first competition ever where Abby is not on the same side as the elites.
Episode 28: Abby, You're Fired!
Abby punishes the minis for their poor performance and awards the elites their first solos of the season. Jill infuriates Abby when she makes a major decision about Kendall's music. No one feels safe when the media uncovers secrets from a mom's past.
Episode 27: Mini Mayhem
Abby attempts to unify the two teams by assigning the elites and minis as duet partners; the elites are forced to choreograph their own group dance as Abby continues to favor the minis.
Episode 26: Mommy Meltdown
Abby tasks the minis with their first lyrical routine to honor her mother on Mother's Day; the elites are tested when their mothers make a decision that leaves them without a group dance for the competition; the mothers give Abby an ultimatum.
Episode 25: Return of the Minis
The minis are back for the first time this season and the elites question if Abby can hold true to her promise of new beginnings.
Episode 24: Girl Talk (3)
With Maddie gone, a newly motivated Abby promises to no longer overlook her remaining dancers; Abby assigns Brynn and Kendall head-to-head duets with boy partners; Jess calls out Abby's favoritism for Brynn, angering Ashlee.
Episode 23: Nia & Kendall Face Off
Abby challenges Nia and Kendall with tough head-to-head trios but the group tribute to Madonna leaves the moms wanting more. Holly suspects Abby has a hidden agenda for Nia but, when she brings Nia's manager to the studio to investigate, her strategy backfires. When talk of the girls' technique erupts at competition, Abby abandons the team.
Episode 22: Abby's New Beginning
The season begins with a newly motivated Abby Lee promising to no longer overlook her remaining dancers now that her star, Maddie, is gone. Abby assigns Brynn and Kendall head-to-head duets with boy partners and Brynn struggles with the pressure. When Jess calls out Abby's favoritism for Brynn, Ashlee hits her boiling point.
Episode 21: Maddie and Mackenzie Say Goodbye
For the first time ever, Maddie and Mackenzie sit down with Abby and give an exclusive take on their Dance Moms journey before they say their final farewell.