Ep 6. Dancing Through the Decades

In Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition season 1 episode 6, titled "Dancing Through the Decades," the young dancers are transported through time as they tackle various dance styles from different eras. Abby Lee Miller sets the challenge for the contestants to perform a dance routine that represents different decades, ranging from the 1920s to the present day. The judges, including choreographer Robin Antin, Johnson and Johnson heiress and performing arts patron Morgan Larson, and Abby herself, will evaluate the dancers' technical abilities, creativity, and execution of the dance genres.

The dancers are excited to showcase their skills in various dance styles that they might not be familiar with. Some of the contestants are worried about portraying the signature moves of each era, while others worry about balancing out the drag of a period-specific performance with a modern twist. Abby and Robin help the contestants understand the dance styles better, showing them videos of famous dancers from each era and giving them pointers on how to incorporate those moves in their own routines. The contestants are encouraged to put their own stamp on the dances and add a personal touch to make their performances stand out.

The contestants take on dances from different time periods like the Charleston, Lindy Hop, Jive, Rock and Roll, Disco, Hip Hop, and TikTok dances. The young dancers sparkle in their costumes and wigs as they represent a specific decade. In the backstage, there is an array of different accessories, props, and costumes to help the contestants execute their performances to perfection, including feather boas, hats, sunglasses, and colorful dresses.

The judges are impressed with the contestants' ability to adapt to the new dance styles and incorporate their personal styles. The dancers who do best in the challenge are those who not only learn the steps but also manage to put them together in new and imaginative ways. The scores are tight, and the judges find it challenging to weigh the dancers' abilities against one another, given the diversity of dance styles. Eventually, the judges come to a decision on who stands out the most within their group and announce the bottom and top performers.

At the end of the episode, the bottom performers face the possibility of getting eliminated from the competition. Emotions are high as the dancers realize that their dreams of winning the competition might come to an abrupt end. The remaining contestants find out who makes the cut and who leaves the competition, and Abby reminds the contestants that the competition is only getting tougher from here on out. Dancing through the decades was an exciting challenge, and the contestants' performances made for an impressive spectacle.