Ep 37. Dance Moms: City of Angels

In the 37th episode of Dance Moms Season 5, titled "Dance Moms: City of Angels," the elite team travels to Los Angeles to compete against some of the top dance studios in the industry. The episode begins with the moms and girls heading to the West Coast, excited for the opportunity to showcase their talent on the national stage.

Upon arrival, the team quickly gets to work, taking part in a series of intensive rehearsals in preparation for the upcoming competition. As they practice their routines, tensions begin to rise between the moms, each eager to see their own child shine on stage. Abby Lee Miller, the no-nonsense dance instructor and founder of the Abby Lee Dance Company, does her best to keep the girls focused on the task at hand, but it's clear that the pressure of the competition is beginning to take its toll.

As the competition approaches, Abby and the moms are faced with a number of obstacles that threaten to derail their chances of success. From technical difficulties with the music to last-minute wardrobe malfunctions, it seems like everything that can go wrong does go wrong. But despite the setbacks, the girls remain determined to give it their all and shine in front of the judges.

The day of the competition finally arrives, and tensions are running high as the Abby Lee Dance Company takes the stage. In a series of sweeping, high-energy performances, the girls showcase their technical skills and artistic flair, wowing both the judges and the audience members alike. But as the results are announced, it becomes clear that the team is facing some stiff competition from the other studios.

Despite their disappointment at not taking the top prize, Abby and the girls remain optimistic about their future as dancers. As they head back to the studio to resume their training, they reflect on the lessons they've learned and the hard work that lies ahead. And when Abby reminds them that they are "the best of the best," the girls know that they'll be more than ready to take on whatever challenges come their way.