Payton Gets the Lead INSTEAD OF MADDIE In “Kinky Boots” Dance! (S4 Flashback) | Dance Moms

The ALDC learns to work it as "Drag Queens in the making" in a Kinky Boots inspired dance in this flashback clip from Season 4, Episode 12, "Sister Showdown."

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The road has not been easy for "Dance Mom's" star Abby Lee Miller. After completing her prison sentence last year, the famed dance instructor was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. But if anything, Abby has proven she is a fighter and is not ready to hang up the dance shoes. The new season of Dance Moms follows Abby as she rebuilds her dance company while battling the after-effects of cancer that has left her confined to a wheelchair. Abby is ready to get back to her life and do what she loves most...teaching students to dance! With the goal of putting her life, health and dance studio back together, Abby returns to where it all began - the Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh.

Dance Moms follows children's early steps on the road to stardom along with their doting mothers all under Abby Lee Miller's discerning eyes. Presenting a powerful cast of characters, the show immerses itself in the highs and lows surrounding dance competition season, delivering a captivating and dramatic look at the cast's intense pursuit of National Dance titles. Centered on the devoted Miller, who runs Abby Lee Dance Company with an iron tap shoe as she instructs her young, talented students while also dealing with impassioned mothers who go to great lengths to help their children's dreams come true, Dance Moms is about what really goes on behind-the-scenes in the fast-growing and controversial sport of competitive dance.

[aldcpaigehylandlover]

payton absolutely ATE this dance up. she was definitely the right choice for the lead. you could tell how much fun she genuinely had here.

[brookekupec]

Payton was definitely meant to be a broadway girl. Her talent was overlooked in the show and she would’ve portrayed similar roles like this one flawlessly

[jessicadaus]

This was a great episode. It's so rare to see a drama free moment that involves Abby, the girls, and the moms

[Alice.]

I love the “*maddie don’t go so low you look like a freak*”

[jamiedamstra]

this dance DEFINITELY showcased payton’s true dance talents. best dance she’s done.

[emt]

I'M DEAD Abby really said if the group dance loosed it will be PAYTON'S FAULT like child you decided on the theme and you decided to make them perform that dance this week it won't be Payton's fault it'll be YOURS 💀😭

[justanotherjt]

I never really noticed until now how cute Payton was as a teen, especially when she’s talking to the queens she is just such a cute girl, and she looks amazing with curls too

[mikaeladiaz]

I enjoyed seeing the moms all having fun and Melissa and christy being actual friends

[deadinafieldofdandelions]

This episode is everything. No drama, Abby isn’t yelling and being mean. It’s just a wholesome episode

[chokeanddie]

The queens were so sweet to the girls🥹 They all looked like they had a lot of fun for once!!

[jualpatel]

I love when Jill was like “speaking of drag queen look alikes” and nods her head at Christi and then Christi being and icon pats her head and goes “settle your poof” I thought that was hilarious

[marvincorre]

Say what you want about Payton but her lead in the dance routine was amazing and perfect! Periodt🙄🙄🙄

[xoxo-lilyallan]

I gotta say Melissa Christi and Jill strutting across the studio was one of the best scenes in the entire show😂

[sleepyashu]

The way Jill says "the crowd is confused-" kills me every time

[Dtzy.]

The girls had so much fun! And you can see it when they're dancing! There was no drama! Hard to belive😂 and also when Christi said "Settle your poof down." 😂😂😂

[whoisaubbie]

The girls really pulled through, and really did try hard. I have to agree my eyes were locked on Kenz <3. Also think Payton did bring high energy to this peice.

[stargirl_niaa]

2:33 LESLIES REACTION GETS ME EVERY TIME 😭💀💀

[itsyourdailydoseofinternet]

You could tell Mackenzie was having fun

[jordanashy]

Okay Nia and Chloe’s strut walks killed it

[samslattery]

5:27 seeing Melissa, Christi, and Jill have fun together is so refreshing!