[s5e12] Abby's Trash, Cathy Treasure Apr 2026

Performed "The Woods," a lyrical solo that showcased her emotional maturity. She won 1st Place Overall .

After a long stint in Los Angeles, the ALDC returns to their home turf in Pittsburgh. The tension is immediate as Cathy (Candy Apples) prepares to take down Abby on her own ground. The episode's title refers to Cathy's strategy of recruiting former ALDC dancers or dancers Abby rejected to form her "New Development" team. [S5E12] Abby's Trash, Cathy Treasure

Abby used the pyramid to critique the girls' performances in LA, putting pressure on them to defend their home territory against the Candy Apples. The "Waiting Room" Legacy Performed "The Woods," a lyrical solo that showcased

"The Waiting Room" — A high-concept contemporary piece about a family waiting for news in a hospital. It is widely considered one of the ALDC's most memorable and emotional routines. It placed 1st in Teen Group . The tension is immediate as Cathy (Candy Apples)

The group dance "The Waiting Room" remains a fan favorite because of its storytelling. Each dancer played a specific role (the mother, the doctor, the grieving sister), and the use of a single chair as a prop was praised for its simplicity and impact.

The episode title stems from Cathy’s recruitment of dancers like Hadley Walts and others who had previous friction with Abby. Cathy boasted that she was turning Abby's "trash" into her "treasures."