In Season 7, Episode 6 of , titled " No Clowning Around ," the "story" revolves around a high-stakes competition where Abby Lee Miller tests her ever-changing team just six weeks before Nationals. The Central Storylines
Behind the scenes, the "veteran" moms (Holly, Jill, Kira, and Ashlee) were on the defensive. Tension spiked when one of the newer moms made disparaging remarks about the veteran kids, leading to a heated confrontation that highlighted the instability of the team roster leading up to Nationals. [S7E6] No Clowning Around
A major emotional arc of the episode was Nia Sioux 's first solo in over a year. Titled " Getting Away with Murder ," the routine was inspired by the TV show How to Get Away with Murder . Nia was under immense pressure to prove she could still compete with the newer dancers. She ultimately delivered an iconic performance, winning first place overall —her first-ever overall solo win on the show. In Season 7, Episode 6 of , titled
Watch the intense 'Clowning Around' group performance and Nia's breakthrough solo below: Dance Moms | Clowning Around | Group Dance (S7,E6) HD Dance Moms Girl YouTube• Jan 5, 2017 A major emotional arc of the episode was