: Kalani Hilliker and Kendall Vertes perform a jazz duet titled "Rule the World" .
: The episode features a direct head-to-head competition between the teams:
The new team consisted of several high-caliber dancers from across the country: (and mom Tami) Kamryn Beck (and mom Jodi) Jade Cloud (and mom Loree) Ava Cota (and mom Jeanette) Sarah Reasons (and mom Tracy) Behind the Scenes Facts [S4E16] Presenting My New Team
: After months of scouting talent in Orlando, Atlanta, and New York City, Abby reveals the new team during the pyramid, shocking the original moms and dancers.
: 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 : Kalani Hilliker and Kendall Vertes perform a
: Sarah Reasons and Ava Cota perform a contemporary acrobatic routine titled "Birds of a Feather Flock Together" .
: In a controversial move, Abby moves Maddie Ziegler to the Select Ensemble to serve as a leader and guide for the new members. However, the Select Ensemble's "Birds of a Feather"
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