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Back to the Barre

Back to the Barre

Christi Lukasiak & Kelly Hyland 227 Episodes Jul 24, 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.

Episodes

Christi & Kelly Look Back On 4 Years Of Back To The Barre & Answer Fan Questions
Christi & Kelly Look Back On 4 Years Of Back To The Barre & Answer Fan Questions Jul 24, 2026 34:21 Back to the Barre started with Christi and Kelly sitting down to relive Dance Moms together. Four years later, it has become a podcast with millions of downloads, live tours, and a community neither of them ever expected to build. Along the way, they have also lived through cancer, heart surgery, divorce, graduations, weddings, and so much more.In this special fan Q&A, Christi and Kelly look b
Christi Finally CONFRONTS Abby For Telling Chloe To “Be Like Maddie” | Back To The Barre REWIND
Christi Finally CONFRONTS Abby For Telling Chloe To “Be Like Maddie” | Back To The Barre REWIND Jul 22, 2026 1:25:32 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 1, episode 9 (“From Ballerinas to Showgirls”), where the ALDC heads to Las Vegas and Christi FINALLY reaches a breaking point with Abby over how she was treating Chloe.After Mad
Kalani Comes Back But Abby REFUSES To Let Her Dance | Back To The Barre with Christi & Kelly
Kalani Comes Back But Abby REFUSES To Let Her Dance | Back To The Barre with Christi & Kelly Jul 20, 2026 1:11:32 Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 28 — “Solo Battle: Round 1,” where Kalani returns to the ALDC after walking out with Kira, but Abby being Abby is not exactly ready to welcome her back with open arms.Even though the moms agree the team needs Kalani, Abby absolutely REFUSES to put her in the group dance and says she needs to learn a lesson for leaving. That leaves Kira trying to
Christi & Kelly Answer Fan Questions About Dance Moms Season 2 | Back To The Barre
Christi & Kelly Answer Fan Questions About Dance Moms Season 2 | Back To The Barre Jul 17, 2026 28:34 This is a past recording for our After Party series, which is exclusive to our Patreon subscribers. In After Party, we go deeper than our usual recap episodes, plus answer fan questions! Subscribe on Patreon to get all this exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/backtothebarreIn this episode, Christi and Kelly talk about how different the show already felt once Dance Moms started getting bigge
Abby Forces Brooke Into The Most Awkward Dance Moms Date | Back To The Barre REWIND
Abby Forces Brooke Into The Most Awkward Dance Moms Date | Back To The Barre REWIND Jul 16, 2026 1:44:07 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 1, episode 8 (“Love On The Dance Floor”), where Abby brings in Brandon to dance with Brooke and immediately turns the whole thing into one of the most awkward setups in early Da
Abby Gets REPLACED! Kira Brings In Kalani’s Real Teacher | Back To The Barre
Abby Gets REPLACED! Kira Brings In Kalani’s Real Teacher | Back To The Barre Jul 13, 2026 1:01:54 Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 27 — “Abby vs. Kira… Again,” where Abby returns after mysteriously disappearing for a week, only to find out Kira has brought in someone else to work with Kalani.This time, it is Alexa — Kalani’s real teacher from Arizona — and Kira makes it clear she wants Kalani to shine in her home state with choreography that actually shows who she is as a d
Holly CALLS OUT Abby Over Afro Wig Idea | Back To The Barre REWIND
Holly CALLS OUT Abby Over Afro Wig Idea | Back To The Barre REWIND Jul 9, 2026 1:20:57 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 Dance Moms season 1, episode 7 (“She’s A Fighter”), where Holly reaches one of her first major breaking points with Abby over Nia’s solo.The moment starts when Abby gives Nia an animal
The Dance Moms Episode Where Abby IS Completely MIA | Back To The Barre with Christi & Kelly
The Dance Moms Episode Where Abby IS Completely MIA | Back To The Barre with Christi & Kelly Jul 6, 2026 1:01:40 Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 26 ("Where in the World Is Abby Lee Miller?"), where Abby does something almost unheard of: she disappears for the entire week.After last episode’s blowup with Kira and Kalani, the team shows up wondering if Abby will actually come back. But instead of another screaming match, another pyramid meltdown, or another dramatic entrance, there is just
Brian Got DESTROYED At The Rhode Island Housewives Reunion | Back To The Barre Reality Exposed
Brian Got DESTROYED At The Rhode Island Housewives Reunion | Back To The Barre Reality Exposed Jul 3, 2026 49:31 At last, Brian takes the hot seat at The Real Housewives of Rhode Island reunion episode, and things get spicy!Christi and Kelly react to all the reunion drama as Jo-Ellen comes armed with receipts, Brian dodges question after question, and Rulla finally realizes in real time that there may be a lot more to the story than she knew. From the alleged girlfriend being tied to Brian’s business to the
Christi & Kelly Rewatch The Creepiest Dance Moms Group Dance | Back To The Barre REWIND
Christi & Kelly Rewatch The Creepiest Dance Moms Group Dance | Back To The Barre REWIND Jul 2, 2026 1:30:13 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 1, episode 6 (“Dying to Dance”), where the ALDC takes on one of its creepiest and most memorable early group dances: “Where Have All The Children Gone?”The routine was dark from
The Moms Go Behind Abby’s Back… And She ABSOLUTELY LOSES IT
The Moms Go Behind Abby’s Back… And She ABSOLUTELY LOSES IT Jun 29, 2026 59:57 Christi and Kelly recap Dance Moms season 5, episode 25 — “Abby vs. Kira,” where the moms have FINALLY had it waiting for Abby to give their girls real training.The ALDC is in Los Angeles, the studio still is not finished, the girls are not getting consistent classes... and yet Abby keeps blaming them for losing. So the moms decide to do something about it: they bring in Sondra, an outside teacher
How Reality TV Reunions Are COMPLETELY RIGGED | Back To The Barre Reality Exposed
How Reality TV Reunions Are COMPLETELY RIGGED | Back To The Barre Reality Exposed Jun 26, 2026 40:25 Christi and Kelly are back with another BTTB Reality Exposed, breaking down the Real Housewives of Rhode Island reunion and why these “sit-down and talk it out” specials are NEVER as they appear.From where people sit on the couch to which cast members suddenly come in ready to fight, Christi and Kelly explain how producers set the stage for reunion chaos before anyone even says a word. The RHORI r

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