: In a controversial move, Abby moves Maddie Ziegler to the Select Ensemble to serve as a leader and guide for the new members.
In the Dance Moms midseason finale, " Presenting My New Team " (Season 4, Episode 16), Abby Lee Miller introduces an entirely new to compete directly against her original elite junior team . This bold move was designed to pressure the original dancers by proving that "no one is safe" and everyone is replaceable. Key Episode Highlights [S4E16] Presenting My New Team
: Neither duet won the division; an outside competitor took first place. However, the Select Ensemble's "Birds of a Feather" placed second, outranking the original team's "Rule the World," which placed third. The Select Ensemble Roster : In a controversial move, Abby moves Maddie
: Sarah Reasons and Ava Cota perform a contemporary acrobatic routine titled "Birds of a Feather Flock Together" . Key Episode Highlights : Neither duet won the