When this life-changing competition kicks off the 12 finalists are tasked with their first live performance in front of judges including, Dance Moms Abby Lee Miller, Robin Antin, founder of the Pussycat Doll s dance troupe Richard Richy Jackson. Written by Anonymous

There are 11 dancers left and the theme for this week's competition is Monsters of the Night. The theme proves to be very fitting as one mom bares her claws and strikes at another, who is using her divorce as a way to get attention.

This week, the 10 remaining dancers are assigned duets based on American Extremes. One of the classically trained dancers struggles during her hip-hop duet.

The nine remaining dancers are thrilled when they learn the theme for this week s performance is Broadway.

After winning the right to pick all the dance assignments for the week, one mother takes this week's skill, survival, to heart.

With only seven dancers left in the competition, the pressure is at a fever-pitch. One mom is overwhelmed as she deals with competition demands as well as personal problems.

It s Witches, Wolves and Wicked Stepmothers, this week when the dancers enter the land of fairy tales. But for one mother and daughter, their fantasy of being the ultimate dancer comes to an end.

The final five dancers must be very flexible this week as they try to master dance styles from around the world.

With only four dancers remaining in the competition, the moms have to do whatever it takes to ensure their child makes it to the final three.

Only three dancers remain for the grueling final round of this life changing competition. With $100,000 and a scholarship to the Joffrey School of Ballet in New York on the line, the three remaining girls must dance for their lives.