As the two rival dance schools go head to head, the Candy Apples reveal the lengths they will go to in order to beat Abby's troupe.
Christi and Kelly continue to meddle in Melissa's private life; Abby choreographs a number to bring awareness to the plight of the homeless; Holly takes a leave of absence from her job.
Jill switches dance studios to join Cathy's Candy Apples behind Abby's back, while Kendall goes head-to-head against Nia.
Maddie is benched until she can regain her confidence; Chloe holds the fate of the company on her shoulders; Abby tries to convince Maddie to dance.
Cathy learns that one of her students has returned to the ALDC; Maddie refuses a solo; Melissa battles the other mothers over the theme of the group dance.