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Back to the Barre

Back to the Barre

Christi Lukasiak & Kelly Hyland 227 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Back to the Barre is a podcast hosted by Christi Lukasiak and Kelly Hyland, former cast members of the reality TV show Dance Moms. They discuss their experiences on the show, share behind-the-scenes stories, and talk about current events in their lives. The podcast features listener questions, live tour announcements, and exclusive content for Patreon supporters.

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Abby Tries To Replace The Girls Before They’re Even Gone | Back To The Barre
Abby Tries To Replace The Girls Before They’re Even Gone | Back To The Barre Oct 12, 2026 1:51:20 Dance Moms is already wobbling in season 6. Maddie is away filming, the team is trying to prove it can win without her, and Abby’s legal problems are getting harder to ignore.So naturally, Abby decides this is the perfect time to bring in a mini team. The girls who built the show are still standing right there, but Abby is already talking about the next generation of ALDC dancers. The minis are yo
The Total Travel DISASTER That Almost Ruined Our Tour | Back To The Barre
The Total Travel DISASTER That Almost Ruined Our Tour | Back To The Barre Oct 9, 2026 50:10 Christi and Kelly thought they were being responsible by flying in early for their Connecticut show. Instead, the day turned into an airport horror story that almost took the whole tour down with it.A delayed flight becomes a bird-strike situation, then a mad dash to switch airlines, then a luggage disaster, then a missed flight, then New York traffic, then a race to make a 6:00 show with merch, s
Jill Takes Kissing Up To Abby To A WHOLE New Level | Back to the Barre Rewind
Jill Takes Kissing Up To Abby To A WHOLE New Level | Back to the Barre Rewind Oct 7, 2026 1:40:15 Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms.This week, they’re revisiting Season 2, Episode 5, “Brooke’s Back,” where Brooke returns to the ALDC, Kendall is finally off probation, and Jill decides that it’s time to start making some moves....What starts with
Abby’s Federal FRAUD Indictment Finally Hits Dance Moms... And The Show Was Never The Same | Back To The Barre
Abby’s Federal FRAUD Indictment Finally Hits Dance Moms... And The Show Was Never The Same | Back To The Barre Oct 5, 2026 1:51:30 This is the episode where Dance Moms gets hit with something way, way bigger than pyramid drama.Abby’s federal fraud indictment finally becomes public, and suddenly every strange moment feels different. Abby is acting even more erratic. The moms are trying to figure out what this means for their kids. And the whole room is realizing their daughters are not just tied to a difficult dance teacher an
Does DWTS Reward Popularity Over Dancing? | Back To The Barre
Does DWTS Reward Popularity Over Dancing? | Back To The Barre Oct 2, 2026 34:10 Yacht Rock Night should be an easy week in the ballroom — bad shirts, soft rock, a few awkward hips, and everyone trying to survive another dance.But Christi and Kelly are starting to see the real game underneath Dancing With the Stars. Harry actually shows up and dances. Amber looks like she is gaining momentum. Maura keeps winning them over even when the routine is not their favorite. And then t
The IRONY Of An Anti-Bullying Dance When Abby Is The Teacher | Back To The Barre REWIND
The IRONY Of An Anti-Bullying Dance When Abby Is The Teacher | Back To The Barre REWIND Oct 1, 2026 1:10:05 Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms. This week, they’re revisiting season 2 episode 4, “No One Likes a Bully,” where Abby somehow decides she’s the perfect person to teach a lesson about bullying....The group dance is built around the subject, but the
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Season 6… Is This Even Dance Moms Anymore? | Back To The Barre
Season 6… Is This Even Dance Moms Anymore? | Back To The Barre Sep 28, 2026 2:07:44 We have officially made it to Dance Moms season 6… but this is nowhere near the same show Christi and Kelly were once on.The old Pittsburgh studio feeling is long gone. The team is in Los Angeles, Candy Apples has basically become BDA, Maddie is off filming a movie, Brynn and Ashlee are walking in, and Abby is suddenly insisting this season is all about training, technique, and getting “back to th
Christi And Kelly Call Out The Biggest Problems With DWTS | Back To The Barre
Christi And Kelly Call Out The Biggest Problems With DWTS | Back To The Barre Sep 25, 2026 35:07 Dancing With the Stars is oh so back, and Christi and Kelly already have one big question: how fair is this competition when some stars are learning from scratch and others look like they could be teaching the class?This week, Christi and Kelly break down the brand new DWTS season, from Jenna Dewan looking almost too good to Harry Shum Jr.’s real dance background to contestants who clearly do not
Kelly Exposes How Producers Turned Brooke’s Cheer Tryout Into Show Drama | Back To The Barre REWIND
Kelly Exposes How Producers Turned Brooke’s Cheer Tryout Into Show Drama | Back To The Barre REWIND Sep 24, 2026 1:19:04 Welcome back to our REWIND series! Christi and Kelly are going back through the archive, re-editing, and re-uploading our old episodes — in order, from the very beginning of Dance Moms.This week, they’re revisiting season 2 episode 3, “Brooke’s Turning Point,” where Brooke is suddenly forced into one of the messiest choices of her time on the show: dance or cheerleading.But looking back now, Kelly
Is This The Most Boring Dance Moms Episode Ever? | Back To The Barre
Is This The Most Boring Dance Moms Episode Ever? | Back To The Barre Sep 21, 2026 59:47 Dance Moms finally tried an episode with no moms allowed... but it doesn't really pan out like you'd hope.Christi and Kelly recap the girls-only special that previews season six, where the team answers questions about boys, competition, Abby’s pep talks, the music video drama, and what they hope happens next. On paper, it sounds like a fun idea: let the girls talk, keep the moms out of it, and giv
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Feels WAY Too Much Like Dance Moms | Back To The Barre
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Feels WAY Too Much Like Dance Moms | Back To The Barre Sep 18, 2026 31:29 Christi and Kelly start with Housewives Girls Trip, but the real rabbit hole this week is Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — because Christi cannot stop seeing Dance Moms all over it.From the “star” being protected to bad behavior getting rewarded, cast members worrying about fan backlash, and everyone trying to figure out how honest they can actually be on camera, the whole thing feels a little too f

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