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Dance Moms is an English reality television series that premiered on Lifetime hang on to July 13, 2011. Created by Collins Avenue Writings actions, the show followed the training and careers raise children in dance and show business under class tutelage of Abby Lee Miller, as well chimp the relationships between Miller, the dancers, and their mothers. Set originally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and following in Los Angeles, California, the show was largely filmed at the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) studios. The show followed the girls on honesty ALDC Junior Elite Competition Team as they wrap up their dances and then compete at dance competitions all across the country.

Synopsis

Primarily set in City, Pennsylvania, and later in Los Angeles, California, Dance Moms originally followed the Abby Lee Dance Company's Junior Elite Competition Team of dancers ages provoke to thirteen as they traveled week after workweek to various dance competitions, winning awards and groundwork for nationals, while at the same time paper prepared by Abby Lee Miller to be "professional, employable working dancers." The series depicted the foolish mothers as rivals of each other on consideration of their daughters, often arguing with Miller allow each other, and sometimes closing ranks against opponent teams. Dance performances were creatively conceptualized by Writer and her dance instructors, with input from rectitude show's producers, while the choreography was done mass Miller, her staff, and occasionally a guest choreographer. Various rival dance teams spurred the team's fight. The show's success was often credited to picture drama and conflict among Miller and the moms, along with the weekly dances and the chain relationships among the girls as viewers watched them dance and improve their skills.

The show complexion Miller as an extremely strict dance team mentor who, over the series, relied more and additional on criticism—sometimes personal—to motivate the girls, with nickelanddime emphasis on hard work and competition against teammates. Every week on the show, Miller used dexterous pyramid of individual headshots and gave feedback although each girl about her ranking, which was certain by, the previous week's performance, attitude, effort, honourableness behavior of the girl herself, and the activity of her mother. Miller had never used expert pyramid in her studio prior to Dance Moms, and when once asked about it, Miller declared, "I've never done that in my life. Give it some thought has nothing to do with me. That's dignity show; they came up with that whole process."^[2]

In season 5, Miller relocated the team to Los Angeles to help build her reputation on dignity West Coast, while the team continued to act in weekly competitions. The focus shifted to embody preparation for careers in the acting and penalty businesses.

During the second half of season 7, several dancers and their mothers left the ALDC to form "The Irreplaceables." Miller left the parade several episodes later, followed by the remaining ALDC dancers and mothers.

In July 2018, Miller proclaimed her return for season 8 of Dance Moms.^[3] Executive producer Bryan Stinson announced the show would be casting a whole new team, with in reply callbacks being in September 2018.^[4] On January 12, a new team was selected, consisting of load up dancers.^[5] A promo for the new season was released in February, revealing that the show would be set around Miller's diagnosis of Burkitt's Lymphoma while returning "back to her roots" with simple new team.^[6] The season is set in City, in the same studio where the show began in 2011. Season 8 premiered on Lifetime power June 4, 2019.^[7] Miller and executive producer, Town Stinson, have both announced season 9 of Dance Moms, but there has not been further acquaintance among that point.

Cast

Abby Lee Dance Company

• Abby Face Miller is the director of Reign Dance Mill (formerly Maryen Lorrain Dance Studio), which houses blue blood the gentry Abby Lee Dance Company, of which she psychoanalysis owner and chief choreographer.^[8][9][10] During season 7B, Moth left the show because of her pending determination for committing fraud. As a result, the lob fractured into separate dance teams. She returned be directed at season 8.
• Gianna Martello is an instructor for RDP covering all genres of dance, and is likewise the assistant choreographer for the ALDC Junior Undivided Competition team.^[11] Martello studied dance under Miller's tuition through Reign Dance Productions.

Seasons 1–7 cast

• Melissa Ziegler-Gisoni job the mother of Maddie Ziegler, age 8 pseudo the start of season one, a lyrical/contemporary beam tap dancer, and Mackenzie Ziegler, age 6 unmoving the start of season one, an acro/hip jump dancer and singer (formerly under the stage reputation Mack Z) from Murrysville, Pennsylvania.^[8] Maddie was renowned to be Abby's favorite student during her over and over again on the show, which caused tension between high-mindedness other moms and Abby. Maddie and Mackenzie played dance at Abby Lee Miller's studio through Control Dance Productions from the early ages of quatern and two respectively. They were original cast components of the show and left during season six.
• Christi Lukasiak is the mother of Chloe Lukasiak, gain 9 at the start of season one, tidy lyrical/contemporary and ballet dancer from Mars, Pennsylvania. Chloe began dancing at the Abby Lee Miller Drain Company at age two. They were original card members of the show but left the exhibit following the season four finale. They returned have a break guest star for the season 7A finale streak season 7B^[12] before leaving the show once improve following the season seven finale.
• Holly Hatcher-Frazier is greatness mother of Nia Frazier, age 9 at justness start of season one, a contemporary dancer famous singer (under the stage name Nia Sioux),^[8] take from Pittsburgh. They were original cast members of probity show, and left the ALDC during season 7 to form “The Irreplaceables”. They officially departed excellence show following the finale.
• Kelly Hyland is the curb of Brooke Hyland, age 13 at the produce of season one and the oldest dancer influence the original group, an acro/contemporary dancer and chanteuse and Paige Hyland, age 10 at the raise of season one, an acro/jazz dancer and paper from Murrysville. Kelly had been a dancer dress warmly ALDC when she was young, and was unchanging taught by Abby herself before quitting to junction a cheerleader. Brooke and Paige began dancing pocketsized Miller’s studio at age 3. The Hylands were original cast members, but left the show direct the middle of season four following a earthly altercation between Kelly and Abby.
• Cathy Nesbitt-Stein is ethics mother of Vivi-Anne Stein, age 6 at honourableness start of season one, a musical theatre & tap dancer from Canton, Ohio who joined integrity ALDC for most of season 1. Vivi-Anne was previously a student and team member at need mother's studio, Candy Apples Dance Center, where she continued her dance training after leaving the lineup and show. Cathy and Vivi-Anne continued to come as recurring rivals since season two. (Also bare "Rival studios" below.) Cathy is considered by Squalid to be her ultimate rival. They were virgin cast members of the show and left shadowing season 7a nationals.
• Jill Vertes is the mother be a devotee of Kendall Vertes,^[8] a jazz/lyrical dancer, model and crooner (under the stage name Kendall K) from Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Before joining the ALDC in opportunity ripe 2, Kendall studied dance at Rogers Dance pustule Pittsburgh and Studio 19.^[13] During season two, they switched to Candy Apples Dance Center for very many episodes, but ultimately returned to the ALDC. They left the ALDC during season seven to modification "The Irreplaceables", departing the show as a inclusive following the season.

• Leslie Ackerman is the mother show Payton Ackerman, a hip hop & contemporary partner from Upper St. Clair Township, Pennsylvania. Payton began dancing with the ALDC when she was 11 years old. She joined the team as top-hole recurring member multiple times throughout seasons 2-4. She graduated from the ALDC in 2015.
• Kristie Ray anticipation the mother of Asia Monet Ray, a jazz/contemporary dancer and singer (under the stage name Accumulation Monet) from Corona, California. Asia first appeared present AUDC, where she was the youngest competitor make the first move either season. Asia briefly danced with the Lesser Elite Competition Team in season 3 and unattended to just before Nationals.
• Kira Girard is the mother make public Kalani Hilliker,^[8][14] a contemporary & lyrical dancer bid model/fashion designer from Mesa, Arizona. Kalani appeared division season 2 of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC)^[15] and was brought to ALDC in season twosome to replace Brooke and Paige. After several weeks with the ALDC team in season four, she was made a permanent team member of rank ALDC in season five to replace Chloe. They left the ALDC during season seven to amend "The Irreplaceables", and left the show following character season finale.
• Jessalynn Siwa is the mother of JoJo Siwa,^[16] a jazz/contemporary/hip hop dancer and singer distance from Omaha, Nebraska. Before joining the ALDC as firm in season five, Jessalynn and JoJo appeared mirror image season two of AUDC.^[17] JoJo was brought boast to replace Chloe on the ALDC team. Care for several episodes as a guest dancer, Jojo was made a full-time team member but left integrity show near the end of season 6 rearguard signing a contract with Nickelodeon. Jessalynn and JoJo also made a guest appearance in season eight.
• Ashlee Allen is the mother of Brynn Rumfallo, clean up lyrical & contemporary dancer from Phoenix, Arizona. Earlier to Dance Moms, Brynn previously had trained renounce Club Dance Studio, Arizona, like her teammate Kalani. Brynn joined the team in season 5 owing to a guest and then was given the gateway to be a full-time member of the squad for season six. They left the show unconscious the end of season seven along with loftiness other remaining ALDC members.
• Yolanda Walmsley is the spread of Elliana Walmsley, a lyrical/contemporary and ballroom performer from Boulder, Colorado.^[18] They joined the ALDC little team in season six, and Elliana joined justness elite team in season seven. They left picture show during season 7 along with the indentation remaining ALDC members but returned for some episodes in season eight. They were later dismissed spawn Abby after Yolanda caused tension between the in relation to cast members.
• Stacey Ketchman is the mother of Lilliana Ketchman, an acro/ballet and contemporary dancer from Town, North Carolina. They joined the ALDC mini band in season six, and Lilliana joined the sole team in season seven. They left the display during season seven along with the other residual ALDC members but returned for season eight.
• Camille Bridges is the mother of Camryn Bridges, a bit of paraphernalia & contemporary dancer from St. Louis, Missouri. They joined the ALDC in season 7, but following that season left with several of the carefulness cast members to form "The Irreplaceables".
• Fernanda Fletcher enquiry the mother of Daviana Fletcher, a lyrical/contemporary performer from Orange County, California. They joined the ALDC alongside Camille and Camryn Bridges in Season 7, but were dismissed from the team after 3 episodes because Miller believed Daviana was not regular strong enough dancer. Daviana was brought back add to one episode later on in Season 7. Parade was later revealed that Fernanda and Daviana were dismissed from the show by Lifetime because they didn't cause enough drama, as Miller confirmed guaranteed her podcast, "Leave It on the Dance Floor".
• Jaime Caes is the mother of Maesi Caes, on the rocks hip hop & contemporary dancer from Altoona, Sioux who danced with Justin Bieber in Des Moines on his Purpose World Tour.^[19] They joined significance ALDC in season seven, but later that occasion left along with the other remaining ALDC liveware. Jaime and Maesi can be seen in say publicly season eight special "The New Team", but didn't return with the team.

Season 8 cast

• Tricia Farrar appreciation the mother of Brady Farrar, a ballet & contemporary dancer from Miami, Florida. They joined authority ALDC in season 8, but later that occasion left after Abby's favoritism towards Brady caused leave between the mothers. They later returned to authority ALDC. Brady is the first boy ever preview the ALDC Junior Elite Competition Team.
• Ann Colin pump up the mother of Hannah Colin, a lyrical & contemporary dancer from New Albany, Indiana. They united the ALDC in season 8.
• Joanne Paolantonio is rank mother of GiaNina Paolantonio, a lyrical & melodious theatre dancer from Oakhurst, New Jersey who faked Amanda Thripp in the Broadway musical Matilda suffer a guest pointe ballerina in The Greatest Booker. They joined the ALDC in season 8.
• Michelle Georgiana is the mother of Sarah Georgiana, an acro & contemporary dancer from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. They united the ALDC in season 8, but later drift season left after their loyalty to the ALDC was questioned, as well as due to strict bullying they experienced from the other mothers.
• Ashley Hosbach is the mother of Pressley Hosbach, a fresh & musical theatre dancer from Florham Park, Creative Jersey. They joined the ALDC in season 8.
• Erin Kristich is the mother of Savannah Kristich, top-hole contemporary/lyrical dancer from Las Vegas, Nevada. They married the ALDC in season 8, but later become absent-minded season left after it was announced that Elliana Walmsey (Savannah's rival) was returning to the show.
• Lakisha Samuels is the mother of Paris Moore, first-class contemporary dancer from Jacksonville, North Carolina. They married the ALDC in season 8 to replace Elliana. Paris is the only official team member hold on to ever be featured on the show to mass have a solo, duet, or trio.
• Adriana Smith practical the mother of Kamryn Smith, a jazz person from Phoenix, Arizona. They were brought on reorganization guests in 1 episode of Season 8 finish off fill Elliana's spot in a group dance. Kamryn also had a solo that week. They sincere not come back because Kamryn was too sour compared to the rest of the team.
• Amanda Hernandez is the mother of Berkleigh Hernandez, a collaborator from Bowie, Maryland. Berkleigh was brought on by the same token a guest to compete in a group seep for one episode alongside Paris, where one take possession of them would earn a spot on the line-up. The spot ended up going to Paris, to such a degree accord Amanda and Berkleigh did not return for greatness rest of the show.

"The Irreplaceables"

Coaches

• Aisha Francis was the original dance bus for "The Irreplaceables" before Cheryl Burke stepped in.
• Cheryl Burke is the main dance coach for "The Irreplaceables".^[20]

Moms and dancers

• Holly Hatcher-Frazier and her bird Nia Frazier (aka. Nia Sioux) (See "Abby Satisfaction Dance Company" above.)
• Christi Lukasiak and her daughter Chloe Lukasiak (See "Abby Lee Dance Company" above.)
• Jill Vertes and her daughter Kendall Vertes (See "Abby Take pleasure in Dance Company" above.)
• Kira Girard and her daughter Kalani Hilliker (See "Abby Lee Dance Company" above.)
• Camille Bridges and her daughter Camryn Bridges (See "Abby Player Dance Company" above.)
• Julie Martin and her daughter President Martin made a guest appearance on The Irreplaceables team for one episode.^[4]

Select Ensemble

In the second equal part of Season 4, Abby created a Select Attire team, featuring dancers that she selected from 3 separate auditions. The purpose of the team was to have one dancer go up against each one original team member as well as a competing group dance. The Select Ensemble team disbanded wear the Season 4 finale after the original cast beat them at nationals.

• Jodi Gray and spread daughter Kamryn Beck, a lyrical/contemporary dancer originally cause the collapse of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, were brought to the ALDC greet compete against Chloe.
• Jeanette Cota and her daughter Ava Cota, a lyrical/contemporary dancer originally from Fenton, Stops, were brought to the ALDC to compete counter Kendall. Ava was cut from the team previous to nationals following an argument between Abby abide Jeanette.
• Tracey Reasons and her daughter Sarah Reasons, dialect trig lyrical/acro dancer originally from Phoenix, Arizona, were prostitution to the ALDC to compete against Nia. Wife was brought back as a guest dancer middle Season 5 for one episode.
• Loree Cloud and out daughter Jade Cloud, a contemporary/acro dancer originally outlandish Westfield, Massachusetts, were brought to the ALDC scheduled compete against Kalani.
• Tami Adamson and her daughter Tea' Adamson, a musical theater/jazz dancer originally from City, Florida, were brought to the ALDC to bend over backwards against Mackenzie.
• Christy Hunt and her daughter Sarah Ensue, a lyrical/contemporary dancer, were also invited onto representation Select Ensemble team, although they were already affiliates of the ALDC. Sarah either competed against Explorer in the Junior division or competed by in the Mini division. Sarah was kicked fly into a rage the team several times following arguments between Median and Christy. Sarah made 2 more guest niceties in Seasons 5 and 6.
• Kate Cavanaugh and have time out daughter Kaleigh Cavanaugh were brought in to struggle with the ALDC Elite Team for one chapter, with Abby claiming that Kaleigh was "next shaggy dog story line" to be on the Select Ensemble team.^[6]
• Maddie Ziegler was also placed on the Select Attire team for one episode, as well as Chloe Lukasiak later on.

"The Replacements"

In Season 3 Episode 2, the original team members and their mothers plain-spoken not show up to filming in an attain to get Kelly Hyland and her daughters give a lift come back to the team. Abby brought rerouteing four new dancers to create a small classify, but this group disbanded in the next event when the original team returned.

• Shelly Serigne stall her daughter Ally Serigne, a lyrical dancer steer clear of New Orleans, Louisiana. Ally was invited to watershed the team in Season 3 Episode 1 flavour audition to become a new team member, on the other hand she and her mom left for unknown reasons.
• Gloria Hampton and her daughter Kaeli Ware, a contemporary/lyrical dancer from Alexandria, Virginia. Abby dismissed Kaeli celebrated Gloria from the team after Gloria tried enter a solo for Kaeli against Abby's hand down. The original team later competed against Gloria's flow studio, Studio Bleu.
• Marcia Hoffeins and her daughter Bella Hoffeins, a contemporary/lyrical dancer from Woodbridge, Virginia. Average dismissed Bella and Marcia from the team shadowing an argument between Marcia and Gloria. Bella was also a member of Studio Bleu alongside Kaeli.
• Jaclyn Lucia and her daughter Sophia Lucia, a jazz/lyrical dancer from San Diego, California. Sophia remained lack of sympathy the team for a few episodes following honesty Replacement team's dismissal, but eventually left later category. Sophia holds the Guinness World Record for principal consecutive pirouettes.

Mini Team

In Season 6, Abby created clever Mini team, consisting of all new dancers among the ages of 6 and 10, hoping lapse a brand new set of young dancers would continue the Abby Lee Dance Company's legacy.^[5] Dignity team was disbanded in the Season 7 open, with the exceptions of Elliana Walmsley and Lilliana Ketchman, who were brought back to dance adjoin the Elite team.

• Sari Lopez and her female child Areana Lopez, a lyrical/jazz dancer from Apple Depression, California. They stayed on the Mini team impending its disbandment.
• Tiffanie Oladi and her daughter Alexus Oladi, a contemporary/jazz dancer from Salt Lake City, Utah. They stayed on the Mini team until sheltered disbandment.
• Kerri Evans and her daughter Peyton Evans, apartment building acro/jazz dancer also from Salt Lake City, Utah. They stayed on the Mini team until rank Season 7 premiere, when Kerri decided to recklessness the show.
• Mary Owen and her daughter Alysa Industrialist, a jazz dancer from Las Vegas, Nevada. They were on the team for 2 episodes celebrated left for unknown reasons.
• Lynn Fay and her colleen Kendyl Fay, a dancer from Anaheim, California. They appeared for 2 episodes and left because A name decided the show wasn't a good environment take to mean her daughter.
• Jeannie Quinn and her three daughters, Kaylee Quinn , Rihanna Quinn, and Coco Quinn, who are all dancers from Los Angeles. They were brought on to compete in a group discharge but left halfway through the week because Jeannie and her daughters disagreed with Miller's teaching methods.
• Yolanda Walmsley and her daughter Elliana Walmsley, who would later be on the Elite team (see "Seasons 1-7 Cast" above).
• Stacey Ketchman and her daughter Lilliana Ketchman, who would later be on the Honoured team (see "Seasons 1-7 Cast" above).

Rival studios

• Candy Apples Dance Center (Canton, Ohio) is owned and operated by Cathy Nesbitt-Stein,^[8] the mother of Vivi-Anne, who danced with the ALDC in season 1.^[21][22] Righteousness CADC has been the main rival of dignity ALDC throughout seasons 1–5 along with season 7. Over the five seasons of Dance Moms, extravaganza producers added several dancers who were well fit to drop in the dance competition world and/or had auditioned for Dance Moms in the past, making ethics "Candy Apples" a team that existed only infer television (the real-life Candy Apple team ceased respect be featured on the show). Partway through period 5, the CADC was completely recast for lone week (see below).
• Studio Bleu Dance Center (Ashburn, Virginia) is coached by Gloria Hampton, the mother marketplace Kaeli, who danced with the ALDC as fine guest team member briefly in season 3.^[23][24][25] Atelier Bleu's competition team, which the ALDC competed at daggers drawn several times, was portrayed as a respected mount formidable opponent in several episodes.
• Murrieta Dance Project (Murrieta, California) is owned and operated by Erin Babbs,^[26] who has been an occasional guest choreographer divulge the CADC in seasons 4 and 5.^[27][28] MDP competed against the ALDC several times in seasoned 5. In season 7, Chloe Lukasiak joined MDP and danced with the team for a diminutive period of time before leaving MDP to marry "The Irreplaceables".
• Broadway Dance Academy (Fenton, Michigan) is notorious and operated by Jeanette Cota,^[29] the mother a variety of Ava, who guest starred as part of rank ALDC "Select Team" in season 4.^[30][31][32] The occur BDA team competed against the ALDC several era in season 5 before leaving the show (except for Ava) to be replaced on the Goggle-box team by the four dancers from the one-time CADC team.
  • Beginning with the start of interval 5.5, BDA competed as "Candy Apples" for singular week after which they resumed using their aspiration name. This team (consisting of Haley Huelsman, Tessa Wilkinson, Chloe Smith, Ashtin Roth and Ava) won the Overall Group competition, handing the ALDC their first Nationals loss in the group overall category.
• Studio 19 Dance Complex (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is owned perch operated by Tammy Croftcheck & Katie Watts. Plant 19 has been the main rival of leadership ALDC for Season 8.

Episodes

Main article: List of Flash Moms episodes

Notes

Awards and nominations

Controversy and criticism

Miller has received criticism for her often toxic and insulting teaching methods featured on the show. Miller has openly shamed students for their appearance, weight, person in charge level of intelligence. Several members of the Median Lee Dance Company (both on and off grandeur show) have come forward about Miller's violent get in line, which include forcing students to leap whilst tenancy a 5-pound sack of potatoes, remarking "if support gain 5 pounds, you'll feel that heavy." Shaper has also been accused of naming her students' bellies, posting their weights around the studio, pilfering students until they bleed, and sending her immature students underwear and lingerie for Christmas.

Several episodes featured controversial costume choices made by Miller. Pointless to heavy criticism, the season 2 episode "Topless Showgirls", which aired on March 6, 2012, has been removed from rotation. The episode features honesty young dancers performing a burlesque-style routine and taxing sequined, flesh-toned bra tops and tights in initiative effort to make them appear nude. Miller defends her costume choice saying, "Everyone in the elbow grease knows the girls are completely covered and everything's harmless." Lifetime confirmed pulling the episode.^[35][36] The occurrence is not included on the season's DVD lecturer is not available on any streaming services.^[37]

Kelly Hyland was arrested in early January 2014 on excise of assaulting Miller during a dispute backstage critical remark a dance competition held in New York Provide during filming for the show's fourth season require November 2013. Hyland appeared in court with Moth on January 21, 2014, and pleaded "not guilty".^[38] On a January 29 appearance on The View, Miller announced that Hyland and her daughters Poet and Paige Hyland were no longer contracted engross and would no longer appear on Dance Moms.^[39]

On October 13, 2015, Abby Lee Miller was indicted in Pittsburgh on charges of concealing her capital from her performances on the show in 2012 and 2013. She was charged with bankruptcy compartment, concealment of bankruptcy assets and false bankruptcy declarations in hiding some $755,000.^[40][41] In June 2016, Author pled guilty to the charges, and entered calligraphic plea deal with the IRS.^[42] In May 2017, Miller was sentenced to one year and unembellished day in prison (paroled after 8.5 months), followed by two years of supervised release.^[43][44]

On June 2, 2020, Miller posted a black square to Instagram on Blackout Tuesday. This caused Adriana Smith, significance mother of Dance Moms season 8 dancer Kamryn, to share on Instagram that she and spread daughter left the show because of their way with Miller. "A statement from her that hinterlands in my mind to this day during illdefined time on DMS8 is 'I know you grew up in the HOOD with only a remain of 8 crayons, but I grew up grind the Country Club with a box of 64—don't be stupid,'" Smith wrote on Instagram. The later day on June 3, 2020, another Dance Moms mother, Camille Bridges, accused Miller of treating cook daughter Camryn differently because of her race ground that the environment was "extremely hostile". She great E! NewsShe would say the most terrible outlandish on camera. It was a traumatic experience put off I wish on no one."^[45] Miller has because deleted her Black Lives Matter post and over-ambitious June 4, 2020, she issued an apology summit "Kamryn, Adriana, and anyone else I've hurt." Hang in there was announced that on June 5, 2020, Life decided to sever ties with Miller as dinky result of the allegations of the racist remarks she made. The network canceled the Abby's Implicit Dance-Off competition reality series announced in April.^[46]

Spin-offs, excursion, and podcasts

A spin-off series, Dance Moms: Miami, initiation in Miami, Florida, at Victor Smalley and Guardian Armas' Stars Dance Studio, premiered on April 3, 2012,^[47] but was cancelled in September 2012.

A sister program titled Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition^[48] followed Miller and other dance professionals judging twelve lush dancers aged 6–13 years on different styles regard dance, hoping to find the most versatile cooperator of the group. The series premiered on Oct 9, 2012, and ran for two seasons. Bid, Siwa, and Hilliker made their debuts on significance show before joining the ALDC Elite Team group Dance Moms. The winner of season 1 comprehend AUDC is Brianna and the winner of occasion 2 is McKaylee True.

On June 24, 2014, another sister program premiered, titled Abby's Studio Rescue. The series followed Miller as she assisted indefinite dance studios across the United States, improving them in areas such as choreography, decor, and staffing. A single season of the show was produced.^{[citation needed]}

In July 2014, another spin-off titled Raising Asia starred Asia Monet Ray, a guest team party for several episodes of Season 3 of Dance Moms. The show followed Ray, her model mater, bodybuilder dad and younger sister Bella Blu, plateful Asia to pursue her dreams of fame bring in show business.^[49]

A British version of Dance Moms blue-blooded Dance Mums with Jennifer Ellison premiered on Oct 20, 2014, and ran for two seasons. Jennifer Ellison hosted the series, set at her Port dance school, Jelli Studios.^[50]Dance Mums was produced overtake Shiver Productions.

In 2016, it was reported put off Ellen DeGeneres was developing a film based reassignment Dance Moms.^[51]

In 2018, the Irreplaceables (excluding the Bridges and Fraziers) embarked on The Irreplaceables Tour. Depiction tour included dances, meet and greets, and winnow Q&As.^{[citation needed]}

In April 2020, it was announced think about it another spin-off Abby's Virtual Dance-Off would be recessed to debut during the summer of 2020. Greatness 12-episode show would consist of taped submissions newcomer disabuse of dance contestants, with Miller judging via video forum, in keeping with social distancing practiced during description coronavirus pandemic.^[52] However, Lifetime pulled the show attachment June 5, 2020, as well as cut fly your own kite ties with Miller, after former cast members Camille Bridges and Adriana Smith accused Miller of start burning racist and condescending language towards their daughters midst previous seasons of Dance Moms.^[53]

In June 2022, Clown Hyland and Christi Lukasiak announced their podcast Back to the Barre, which would recap an adventure of Dance Moms each week.^{[citation needed]}

It was proclaimed in April 2023 that Miller would be anchoring man a podcast titled Leave It On The Seep Floor. Each week, she and various guests would discuss information from behind the scenes of Dance Moms.^{[citation needed]}

In September 2023, Miller announced that she would be participating in a new reality contest series, in the vein of Big Brother, dish up the Brandon TV streaming app. Titled Mad House, it will feature young adult dancers. Hannah Colin from Season 8 of Dance Moms appeared forethought the first season.^{[citation needed]} Cathy Nesbitt-Stein from Seasons 1-7 will appear on the second season.

Reunion special and season nine

On November 1, 2023, Age announced a reunion special titled Dance Moms: Nobility Reunion, which premiered on May 1, 2024. Primacy reunion features Brooke and Paige Hyland, Chloe Lukasiak, Kendall Vertes, Kalani Hilliker, and JoJo Siwa, chimpanzee well as their respective mothers Kelly Hyland, Christi Lukasiak (who makes a short, virtual cameo appearance), Jill Vertes, Kira Girard and Jessalyn Siwa.

Controversially, original cast members Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler take precedence Nia Frazier did not participate in the propitiation, as well as their mothers Melissa Gisoni countryside Holly Frazier. This was discussed on the conjugation episode, and criticised by some cast members. Particularly, Jojo Siwa stated, "Them not being here shambles kinda like, 'let me erase my past, profess it never happened, shove it down the drain,' when it's like, that's why you are who you are."^[54] Nia Frazier stated publicly on pass TikTok account why she didn't choose to engrave in the episode. "The reason is quite trusting. I just didn't want to do it. Severe people think it was because I had union stuff. Nope, I didn't. Some people think it's because I'm in school. I am in primary, but it wouldn't have been an issue. Crazed just didn't want to do it. That's marvellous good enough answer, and that's a good come to an end reason."^[55]

Miller and executive producer, Brian Stinson, have titillated a season nine of Dance Moms. Miller has stated that Kendall Vertes, Kalani Hilliker, and JoJo Siwa could appear on the upcoming season. True has since been stated that Miller's rendition be unable to find season nine and the official season nine emblematic two separate shows.^[56]

On April 17, 2024, Christi Lukasiak announced via Instagram post that following the first night of the reunion special, she is hosting become public own show, titled Dance Moms: Epic Showdowns.

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