'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' Season 2 Finale: McKaylee Wins

McKaylee True, winner of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition Season 2

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Previously on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), Gianna won the Group Dance Challenge, and along with her mom Cindy, got to assign the competition solos. They played it well in terms of strategy, but their competitors AND Abby Lee Miller were unhappy with their choices, and the judges advanced all four girls to the next round. So, the AUDC season 2 finale (episode 12) begins with a Final 4, but Kalani is eliminated after the first challenge, and only the Top 3 - Gianna, McKaylee and Trinity - compete for $100,000 and a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School of New York. Judges Rachelle Rak and Richy Jackson perform, as does Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler. In the end, McKaylee True is named the winner of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition.

'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' S2 E11: No One Eliminated, Top 4 Safe

Rachelle Rak, Richy Jackson and Abby Lee Miller from AUDC season 2

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Previously on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), JoJo Siwa, this year's youngest contestant, was eliminated. This week on AUDC season 2, episode 11 titled "Down the Rabbit Hole," the final four contestants compete under an Alice in Wonderland theme, the skill the judges are looking for is "characterization," and the Group Dance Challenge winner gets to assign all of the competition dances.  Gianna wins, and along with her mom Cindy, they assign their competition styles that aren't their best. There are cries of sabotage, but in the end, it's a move that benefits them all; the judges decide to move everyone in the Top 4 to the finals, so no-one is eliminated.

'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' Divas in the House: JoJo Eliminated

JoJo and her mom Jessalynn on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition season 2

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Previously on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), we were moved to tears when judge Rachelle Rak used her "Callback Card" to save Trinity from elimination. So, this week on AUDC season 2, episode 10, titled "Divas in the House," there are still five contestants vying for $100,000 and a full scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School of New York. For this round the theme is "Divas," and the skill the judges are looking for is "performance." Asia Monet Ray, the youngest dancer and breakout star on AUDC season 1 and cast member on Dance Moms season 3, makes a guest appearance in a dance-off. Things don't go well for season 2's youngest contender though: this week, JoJo is eliminated.

'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' S2, E9: Rachelle Rak Saves Trinity

Tina and daughter Trinity on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition

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Previously on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), Travis was cut, leaving only five contestants to vie for the $100,000 cash prize and a full scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School of New York: Kalani, McKaylee, Trinity, Gianna and JoJo. This week on AUDC season 2, episode 9 the theme is "Nightmares", the skill is "technique" and the winner's reward is the opportunity to assign the competition routines. It's a fantastic week for choreography; all of the numbers are exceptional and McKaylee even flies! In the end, dancing gymnast Trinity is cut, but gets the best birthday gift ever when Rachelle Rak saves Trinity with her "Callback Card."

'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' S2 E8 Wild Wild West: Travis Eliminated

Travis from Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition

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Previously on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), Ally was cut due to her lack of technical skills, which Abby Lee Miller and her fellow judges attributed to her lack of formal ballet training. This week on AUDC season 2, episode 8 titled "Wild Wild West", the remaining six contestants compete under the theme "Country Western", the skill the judges are looking for is "jumping", and the winner of the Group Dance Challenge gets to save one contestant from the bottom three. Despite receiving mostly positive feedback after his competition dance, Travis was eliminated.

'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' Recap: Fairytales Come to Life

Ally from Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition Season 2

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Previously on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), Tyler was cut so his twin brother Travis attempted to quit and go home with him, but he changed his mind after an intense conversation with Abby Lee Miller. This week, on season 2, episode 7 titled "Fairytales Come to Life," Travis and his fellow contestants compete under the theme "Fairy Tales", the skill the judges are looking for is turns, and the Group Dance Challenge (GDC) reward is a private lesson with Abby. By the end of the show, Ally's lack of formal ballet training does her in, and she is eliminated.

'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' S2 E6: Broadway Backstabbers

Tyler from Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition season 2

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Previously on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), Abby Lee Miller surprised everyone by using her "Callback Card" to bring back Kalani, her favorite contestant who had been cut a week earlier. Then, the aspiring dancers competed in a martial arts challenge, the winner's mom got to pick the bottom three, and that led to Haley being cut. This week on AUDC season 2, episode 6 titled "Broadway Backstabbers," the theme is "Broadway," and the skill the judges are looking for is versatility. Judge Rachelle Rak leads the Group Dance Challenge, McKaylee wins a solo, and during the elimination, Travis steps forward to quit AUDC.

Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, Anything Can Happen: Kalani Returns

Kira and daughter Kalani from Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition season 2

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Previously on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), the contestants had to perform on silks (as in, Cirque du Soleil-style aerial work) and impress the judges with their flexibility. In the end, head judge Abby Lee Miller let her favorite dancer be cut, leaving many viewers to wonder, "Why didn't Abby use her Callback Card to save Kalani?" This week on AUDC season 2, episode 5 titled, "Anything Can Happen", Abby changes her mind, and asks Kalani to return to the AUDC. That's not the only drama though: this week's theme is "Unconventional," the Group Dance Challenge has the dancers in a martial arts battle with Abby, and the winner's mother gets to pick the bottom three!

'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' S2 E4 Recap: Vegas Show Stoppers

Kira and daughter Kalani from season 2 of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition

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Previously on Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), a young performer named Chloe was eliminated, only a week after she got a reprieve when judge Richy Jackson used his "Callback Card" to save her. Now, there are nine remaining hopefuls vying for $100,000 cash and a full scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School of New York. This week on season 2, episode 4 of AUDC, the competition theme is "Vegas", the skill the judges are looking for is flexibility, and the Group Dance Challenge prize is immunity. The show's host is Kevin Manno, and the judges are Abby Lee Miller, Rachelle Rak, and the aforementioned Richy Jackson.

'Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition' S2 E3 Recap: Gods and Mortals

Chloe from Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, season 2

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On Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC), aspiring dancers between the ages of 10 and 13 compete for $100,000 cash and a full scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School of New York. Every week, judges Abby Lee Miller, Richy Jackson and Rachelle Rak eliminate one contestant. This week, on AUDC Season 2, episode 3, the remaining dancers are judged on the mythology theme, “Gods and Mortals”, and the skill “Power”. There would be nine dancers left at this point, but last week judge Richy Jackson used his “callback card” to save Chloe from being cut, so there are ten. Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler, from Abby’s other hit show, Dance Moms, appear on this episode.

‘Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition’ Recap, S2 E2: “Dare to Be You”

Haley channels Lady Gaga on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition

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Previously on Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, (AUDC) eleven dancers between the ages of 10 and 13 arrived in Los Angeles to compete for $100,000 cash and a full scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School of New York. One dancer was cut, so this week on season 2, episode 2 of AUDC, there are ten aspiring dancers competing under the theme “Dare to be You”. All of the routines are inspired by Lady Gaga, who makes an appearance via video, and the dances are choreographed by judge Richy Jackson, who works with Gaga.

‘Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition’ Season 2 Premiere Recap: S2 E1 Fame

L to R: Rachelle Rak, Richy Jackson and Abby Lee Miller from season 2 of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition on Lifetime

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On Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition season 2 premiere, eleven aspiring dancers between the ages of 10 and 13 travel to Los Angeles, CA, to compete for $100,000 cash and a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School of New York. Each week the panel – lead judge Abby Lee Miller, celebrity choreographer Richard "Richy" Jackson, and Broadway star Rachelle Rak ("Fosse," "Cats and Catch Me If You Can") – will eliminate one dancer. In a new twist this season, each judge has the power to use a "Call-back Card" to save one contestant from being cut. Radio personality Kevin Mano returns as host for  season 2’s twelve episodes scheduled to air on Tuesdays at 9/8c on Lifetime.

'Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition' Season 1 Finale: The Winner is Brianna

Brianna, winner of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition

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The Lifetime Network premiered Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition in October 2012. The show, which takes place in Los Angeles, CA, started with twelve aspiring dancers between the ages of 6 and 13 competing for $100,000 cash and a full scholarship to the Young Dancer’s Program at The Joffrey Ballet in New York City. Each week judges Abby Lee Miller (Dance Moms), Richy Jackson (creative director for Lady Gaga) and Robin Antin (founder of the The Pussycat Dolls) eliminated one dancer. On the season 1 finale on December 11, 2012, it came down to the Top 3: Asia, Brianna and Madison. At the end of the show, Brianna was named the winner.

'Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition' Season 1, Episode 9 Top Four Recap: Cirque du Solos

Brianna (in mirror) and Amanda on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition

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The Lifetime network has been airing Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, which was shot in Los Angeles, CA, since October. When the season started there were twelve aspiring dancers between the ages of 6 and 13 competing to win $100,000 cash and a full scholarship to the Young Dancers program at The Joffrey Ballet in New York City. Now in the show’s ninth week it is down to the top four dancers: Asia (now age 7), Amanda (age 12), Brianna (age 13) and Madison (age 13). At the end of this episode, only three dancers will move on.

'Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition' Season 1, Episode 8 Top Five Recap: Bend it Like Abby

Abby Lee Miller from Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition

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When Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition began in October there were twelve contestants vying for $100,000 cash and a full scholarship to the Young Dancers program at the Joffrey Ballet in New York City. Since then, judges Abby Lee Miller (Dance Moms), Richy Jackson (Lady Gaga) and Robin Antin (The Pussycat Dolls) have eliminated seven hopefuls, and in season 1, episode 8 titled “Bend it Like Abby”, only the top five dancers remain: Asia (age 6), Amanda (age 12), Jordyn (age 12), Brianna (age 13) and Madison (age 13).

‘Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap: Happily Never After

(L to R) Robin Antin, Richy Jackson and Abby Lee Miller

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On Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, contestants between the ages of 6 and 13 compete for $100,000 and a full scholarship to the Young Dancers Program at The Joffrey Ballet in New York City. The judges are Abby Lee Miller (Dance Moms), Richy Jackson (Lady Gaga) and Robin Antin (The Pussycat Dolls). When the show began seven weeks ago there were twelve competitors, but now in season 1, episode 7, six dancers remain: Asia (age 6),  Amanda (12), Hadley (12), Jordyn (age 12), Brianna (13), and Madison (13).

'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' Season 1, Episode 6 Recap: Dancing through the Decades

The judges from Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition

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On Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition performers between the ages of 6 and 13 vie for $100,000 cash and a scholarship to the Young Dancer’s Program at the Joffrey Ballet. The judges are Abby Lee Miller (Dance Moms), Richy Jackson (Lady Gaga) and Robin Antin (The Pussycat Dolls). The series opened with twelve dancers, but now in season 1, episode 6, there are seven girls left.

'Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition' S1, Ep5 Recap: Sabotage

Asia, age 6, on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition

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On Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, young performers between the ages of 6 and 13 compete for $100,000 cash and a scholarship to the Young Dancer’s Program at the Joffrey Ballet. On episode 5, the remaining eight contestants dance for judges Abby Lee Miller, Richy Jackson and Robin Antin to the theme “The End of the World.” For one of the dancer's moms, though, the theme is "sabotage".

'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' S1, Ep4 Recap: In a New York Minute

Zack and Madison on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition

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On Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, dancers age 6 through 13 perform for judges Abby Lee Miller, Richy Jackson and Robin Antin to compete for $100,000 cash and a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet. On season 1, episode 4, the nine remaining dancers work with the theme "New York, New York".

'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' S1, Ep3 Recap: Get into Character

Brianna was the featured dancer in this week's group number

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On Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, teacher Abby Lee Miller (of Dance Moms fame) leads the show along with judges Robin Antin and Richy Jackson. Young dancers ages 6 through 13 compete for a $100,000 cash prize and a scholarship to the Young Dancer Program at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York. This weeks season 1, episode 3 is titled "Get into Character", and the remaining ten dancers perform duets based on “American Extremes”.