Brooke is excused from competing this weekend, and Payton is used as her swing in the group routine. In the mezzanine, the mothers confront Leslie about Payton's supposed meanness toward the younger dancers. In an ironic twist, Payton is given the featured role in the group routine portraying a huntress. Meanwhile, Abby tells Melissa sneak away from the competition after her solo for Maddie to compete down the road from the ALDC, hoping to continue building her confidence if she wins in both contests.
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