: 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
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 [S2E26] Nationals 90210
took home first place in the Energy Petite Solo with "Killer Bee" and was crowned Miss Energy. : The Junior Elite Team performed what many
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: The Clean Sweep in Beverly Hills took home
secured the Energy Team Solo title with "The Diary of Anne Frank".
The Ultimate Throwback: A Deep Dive into " Nationals 90210 " (Dance Moms S2E26)