# The Weird Dance Moms Special That Closed Out An Even Weirder Season 5 | Back To The Barre

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Published: 2026-09-14T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dance Moms season 5 officially ends with a "slumber party "special, which somehow feels exactly right for one of the strangest seasons of the show. Christi and Kelly recap the girls answering fan questions, talking about makeup, boys, bows, injuries, emojis, friendships, and who would be what character if Dance Moms was a movie. It is lighter than a normal episode, but still full of very season five energy — Maddie as the obvious star, JoJo being completely JoJo, Kendall getting roasted for taking forever to get ready, and everyone pretending this was a totally normal way to wrap up the season. By the end, Christi and Kelly look back at what fans thought of season five overall: the LA shift, the fame-chasing, the colder team dynamic, and the feeling that Dance Moms had become a totally different show. Grab your tickets to our LIVE TOUR! Connecticut (October 2): https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/event/back-to-the-barre-ridgefield-ct-2026 New York City (October 3): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/00006518C2C668A9 Welcome to Back to the Barre, the ultimate podcast channel where Kelly Hyland and Christi Lukasiak from Dance Moms spill the tea, share the laughs, and take you behind the scenes of your favorite reality TV moments! 🎥✨ Join us as we relive the wild drama of pyramid days, outrageous competitions, and unforgettable moments that made Dance Moms a pop culture phenomenon. But this isn’t just about rhinestones—we’re giving you the real stories: the chaos, the camaraderie, and yes, the cocktails that got us through it all. 🍸💃 If you love binge-worthy reality TV, snarky humor, and behind-the-scenes gossip, you’ve come to the right place. Expect hilarious recaps, juicy secrets, and unfiltered opinions (because honestly, what else would you expect from us?). Get ready to…

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