[s4e1] Welcome Back... Now Don't Get Too Comfy Apr 2026

“I think Kendall deserved second on the pyramid. But the only thing I really didn't like about that whole situation was the picture swapping. It makes both girls uncomfortable and Kendall was definitely hurt by it.” Reddit · r/dancemoms · 3 years ago

: Abby initially placed Kendall second on the pyramid due to her high National placement. However, after revealing that Kendall missed the mandatory "Booty Camp" for a family vacation, Abby swapped her place with Nia, who had attended every day and took private lessons to improve. [S4E1] Welcome Back... Now Don't Get Too Comfy

The community often debates whether Abby's pressure tactics were justified by the high stakes of the new season. “I think Kendall deserved second on the pyramid

The episode received a rating on IMDb . Reviewers from the Dance Moms Wiki and Reddit noted several points of contention: However, after revealing that Kendall missed the mandatory

: Abby announces plans for auditions in Orlando, Atlanta, and New York to find "the new face" of the team. This creates immediate tension as the current dancers and their moms realize their spots are no longer secure.