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"New York Nationals" is the sixteenth episode of the eighth season of Dance Moms. It aired on August 27, 2019.
Synopsis
The ALDC team heads to nationals in New York City, with three solos going head-to-head for the national title; tensions reach a boiling point when Abby is confronted with the ALDC's big rival Studio 19.[1]
Competition Attended
Fierce in Manhattan, New York (Manhattan Center) on June 1, 2019[2]
Weekly Dances
| The Prom | Musical Theater | 1st Overall | |
| Brady | I Won't Dance | Musical Theater | 4th in Teen Solo 9th Overall |
| Lilliana | Inside Out | Acrobatic | 2nd in Junior Solo 4th Overall |
| Pressley | Annabelle | Contemporary | 4th in Junior Solo |
Addison Vargo |
Trapped (briefly shown) |
Acrobatic | 8th Overall |
Addison Vargo |
Nothing Else Matters (not shown) |
Contemporary | 7th Overall |
Alexa Lombardo |
Tears of a Clown (briefly shown) |
Lyrical | 5th Overall |
| Haley Engelmore Kaitlyn Allen Louise Hindsbo |
In Human Experience (not shown) |
Open | 1st in Junior Duo/Trio |
| Julia Paslawski Louise Hindsbo |
Peace On Earth (not shown) |
Lyrical | 1st in Teen Duo/Trio |
| Alexa Lombardo | Hanging On (not shown) |
Lyrical | Did Not Place |
| Alyssa Massimiani | Maybe This Time (not shown) |
Open | Did Not Place |
| Julia Paslawski | In God's Hands (not shown) |
Lyrical | 2nd in Senior Solo 6th Overall National Miss Dance |
| Kaitlyn Allen | Sparrow (briefly shown) |
Lyrical | 3rd in Teen Solo 8th Overall National Miss Teen Dance |
| Kaitlyn Sullivan | One Way (not shown) |
Contemporary | Did Not Place |
| Kensington Dressing | My Story (not shown) |
Contemporary | 5th in Junior Solo |
| Louise Hindsbo | Ricorda (briefly shown) |
Contemporary | 5th in Teen Solo 10th Overall |
Other Information
- Pyramid:
- Pressley
- Paris, Brady
- Lilliana, GiaNina, Hannah
- The group dance was inspired by the Broadway musical The Prom.
- This is the final episode to feature Katie Watts and Tammy Croftcheck, as well as the final episode to feature Gianna Martello.
- This is the first competition held in New York that the team has attended since 99 Problems but a Mom Ain't One.
- Gianna Newborg, a contestant on the 2nd season of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, attended the competition.
Picture Gallery
To view the gallery for "New York Nationals," click here.
Video Gallery
To view the video gallery for "New York Nationals," visit subpage New York Nationals/Videos.