[s4e16] Presenting: My New Team

In the Dance Moms midseason finale, " Presenting My New Team " (Season 4, Episode 16), Abby Lee Miller introduces an entirely new to compete directly against her original elite junior team . This bold move was designed to pressure the original dancers by proving that "no one is safe" and everyone is replaceable. Key Episode Highlights

The new team consisted of several high-caliber dancers from across the country: (and mom Tami) Kamryn Beck (and mom Jodi) Jade Cloud (and mom Loree) Ava Cota (and mom Jeanette) Sarah Reasons (and mom Tracy) Behind the Scenes Facts [S4E16] Presenting My New Team

: In a controversial move, Abby moves Maddie Ziegler to the Select Ensemble to serve as a leader and guide for the new members. In the Dance Moms midseason finale, " Presenting

: Kalani Hilliker and Kendall Vertes perform a jazz duet titled "Rule the World" . : Kalani Hilliker and Kendall Vertes perform a

: After months of scouting talent in Orlando, Atlanta, and New York City, Abby reveals the new team during the pyramid, shocking the original moms and dancers.

: The episode features a direct head-to-head competition between the teams: