[s2e26] Nationals 90210 May 2026

While the stage saw victory, the hallways saw chaos. This episode is infamous for the between Christi Lukasiak and Cathy Nesbitt-Stein. According to the Dance Moms Wiki , reports surfaced that Christi "choked" Cathy, leading to police being called to the scene. Other standout "Abby-isms" from the episode included:

took home first place in the Energy Petite Solo with "Killer Bee" and was crowned Miss Energy.

secured the Energy Team Solo title with "The Diary of Anne Frank". [S2E26] Nationals 90210

won the National Title in the Energy Junior Solo division with "Silence," famously beating out Maddie Ziegler's "Telling Myself".

The stakes couldn't have been higher as the ALDC faced off against Cathy’s Candy Apples in their own backyard. In a rare moment of triumph where the talent actually outshone the drama, the ALDC pulled a : While the stage saw victory, the hallways saw chaos

If you grew up in the early 2010s, you know that the of Dance Moms wasn't just an episode—it was a cultural reset. Airing on September 11, 2012, "Nationals 90210" took the ALDC to Beverly Hills, and it remains one of the most iconic, drama-filled, and emotionally satisfying hours in reality TV history. The Clean Sweep in Beverly Hills

: The Junior Elite Team performed what many fans consider their best group dance ever, a harrowing piece about the dangers of texting and driving, which also took first place. Behind-the-Scenes & Drama Other standout "Abby-isms" from the episode included: took

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