Dance Moms

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  • TV-PG
  • 2011
  • 8 Seasons
  • 4.6  (6,617)

Dance Moms is a reality show that aired on Lifetime from 2011-2019. The show revolves around the world of competitive dance and follows the lives of young dancers and their mothers as they navigate the grueling dance competition circuit. The show has been praised for its candid portrayal of the dance world and the intense pressure young dancers and their families face to be successful. The series is led by dance instructor Abby Lee Miller, who owns and operates the Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Miller is a strict and demanding teacher who pushes her students to their limits in order to achieve greatness on the dance floor. Throughout the series, Miller butts heads with some of the mothers and often engages in heated arguments over strategy, costumes, and her overall approach to teaching. One of Miller's star students is Maddie Ziegler, a gifted dancer who later found even greater fame as the face of Sia's music videos. Ziegler became a breakout star of Dance Moms, winning countless awards and becoming a fan-favorite among viewers. Her younger sister Mackenzie is also a talented dancer, but often struggles to keep up with the high expectations placed on her by Miller and her mother, Melissa. Other dancers featured on the show include Nia Frazier, Chloe Lukasiak, Kendall Vertes, and the Hyland sisters, Brooke and Paige. Each of these dancers and their mothers bring their own unique personalities and quirks to the show, adding to the drama and tension that unfolds both on and off the dance floor. In addition to the dancers and their families, Dance Moms also features choreographer Gianna Martello, who works alongside Miller to create the complex and challenging routines that the girls perform at competitions. Martello is a key figure on the series, offering insight into the creative process behind the dances and the intense rehearsals that the dancers undergo in order to perfect their routines. The show has been criticized for the alleged emotional abuse and mistreatment of the young dancers by Miller, as well as for its dramatized portrayals of the relationships between the dancers and their mothers. However, it has also been praised for its compelling look at the world of competitive dance and the sacrifices that families make in order to succeed in the industry. Overall, Dance Moms is a gripping and controversial series that offers a provocative look at the cutthroat world of competitive dance. With its larger-than-life personalities, intense dance routines, and behind-the-scenes drama, the series has become a fixture of reality TV and a cultural touchstone for fans of the genre.

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Reunion: Kids Tell All
23. Reunion: Kids Tell All
September 10, 2019
Jai Rodriquez joins the newest members of the ALDC as they dish the dirt on Abby, the moms, secret crushes and more; the girls give performances of their favorite award-winning dances.
Unseen Dances, Untold Stories
22. Unseen Dances, Untold Stories
September 3, 2019
Watch some never before seen dances and see the explosive drama unfold from Season 8. Learn new things about your favorite dancers and moms in this Dance Moms special.
Reunion: Return of the ALDC
21. Reunion: Return of the ALDC
September 3, 2019
After a season jam-packed with mama drama, Jai Rodriquez sits down with the entire cast of "Dance Moms" to right the wrongs and finally set the record straight; the new elite team performs some of their award-winning dances from the season.
New York Nationals
20. New York Nationals
August 27, 2019
Abby's comeback to competitive dance is put to the ultimate test as the ALDC team heads to nationals in New York City.
Rise From the Ashes
19. Rise From the Ashes
August 27, 2019
With only one week until nationals, the pressure is on for the ALDC; Abby choreographs her most personal group dance yet; Brady and Pressley go head-to-head for the chance of dancing solos at nationals; one team member quits unexpectedly.
The Return of Studio 19
18. The Return of Studio 19
August 20, 2019
GiaNina and Sarah go head-to-head for their shot at dancing a solo at nationals while the team performs a group routine unlike anything the ALDC has done before.
Abby's Audition
16. Abby's Audition
August 20, 2019
With nationals quickly approaching, the moms lash out when Abby decides to hold an open call audition for a new team member; Pressley and Hannah compete for their shot to perform a solo at nationals; Abby receives devastating news from Los Angeles.
2 Jackets, 4 Dancers
15. 2 Jackets, 4 Dancers
August 13, 2019
As news spreads of Elliana's shocking departure, Abby challenges the team with a ballet group dance inspired by "The Angry Birds Movie 2," casting GiaNina as the lead; rivalries brew as two duets compete against their partners for ALDC jackets.
Hannah Unmasked
14. Hannah Unmasked
August 6, 2019
Hannah faces her biggest challenge yet when Abby assigns her the lead in the group dance; Elliana and Sarah have a solo showdown; Abby's treatment of Michelle threatens to tear Sarah and Michelle apart; Yolanda threatens to quit the team.
No More Mamma Drama
13. No More Mamma Drama
July 30, 2019
Abby blames the mothers for the team's poor record; Abby has her two star dancers go head-to-head to show her who deserves a solo at nationals; when a local rival shows up at competition, Abby calls the police on the mother she thinks is to blame.
Making a Splash In Pittsburgh
12. Making a Splash In Pittsburgh
July 23, 2019
Heading to her first competition in Pittsburgh since her return, Abby challenges the ALDC team with their most daring routine yet; longtime rivals Lilliana and Elliana go head-to-head in famous solos inspired by former ALDC member JoJo Siwa.
A Team On Trial
11. A Team On Trial
July 16, 2019
With a losing streak weighing heavily upon the team's shoulders, fighting between the girls puts the group dance in jeopardy; Abby gives a mini her big shot at joining the team; a duet with GiaNina and Elliana leads to all-out war between two moms.
Yolanda's Back
10. Yolanda's Back
July 9, 2019
It's hell week at the ALDC and Abby assigns the girls a group dance about sorority hazing. As part of a plan to help motivate the girls, Abby brings back former teammates Yolanda and Elliana. Seemingly causing more harm than good, one mother shockingly quits the team with the return of these two familiar faces.
Greatest Groups of All Time
8. Greatest Groups of All Time
July 2, 2019
Dance Moms super fans voted for the top fifteen greatest group dances in the history of the show. Take a look back at Abby's award-winning and sometimes shocking choreography and find out which group dance was voted number one.
Lily's Ultimatum
6. Lily's Ultimatum
July 2, 2019
With Brady gone, Abby challenges the girls to prove that they can win on their own; GiaNina is assigned an over-the-top character solo to go head-to-head with Sarah, who hopes her first solo can be a personal win for her family.
Queen of the ALDC
5. Queen of the ALDC
June 25, 2019
Abby sends one dancer home, changing the future of the ALDC team; a tribute to Queen pushes Brady to his limits; GiaNina dances for her life in a solo rematch with Hannah.
Choose Wisely
4. Choose Wisely
June 18, 2019
Abby makes a shocking announcement that she's sending someone home; Stacey and Tricia go to war over Abby's star dancer, Brady; when tasked with picking their own duet partners, the young dancers fear that the wrong decision could send them home.
The Broadway Brat
3. The Broadway Brat
June 11, 2019
Abby challenges the team with her most serious group dance yet, and casts Lilly as the lead for the first time in her ALDC career; when GiaNina complains about her choreography, Abby unleashes her wrath on the Broadway veteran.
Mommy Dearest
2. Mommy Dearest
June 4, 2019
The pressure is on with Abby giving two lucky dancers the first solos of the season, leading one mom to explode at competition.
Abby's Big Comeback
1. Abby's Big Comeback
June 4, 2019
Abby finally returns to the competition dance scene where her legacy first began in Pittsburgh PA. Emotions run high and tension builds.
The New Team
0. The New Team
June 4, 2019
Abby Lee Miller is back! The ALDC is open for business and ready for a brand-new competition season. Take a peek at Abby's new team of dancers and their moms and get a preview of what's to come in Season 8 of Dance Moms.
Description

Dance Moms is a reality show that aired on Lifetime from 2011-2019. The show revolves around the world of competitive dance and follows the lives of young dancers and their mothers as they navigate the grueling dance competition circuit. The show has been praised for its candid portrayal of the dance world and the intense pressure young dancers and their families face to be successful.

The series is led by dance instructor Abby Lee Miller, who owns and operates the Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Miller is a strict and demanding teacher who pushes her students to their limits in order to achieve greatness on the dance floor. Throughout the series, Miller butts heads with some of the mothers and often engages in heated arguments over strategy, costumes, and her overall approach to teaching.

One of Miller's star students is Maddie Ziegler, a gifted dancer who later found even greater fame as the face of Sia's music videos. Ziegler became a breakout star of Dance Moms, winning countless awards and becoming a fan-favorite among viewers. Her younger sister Mackenzie is also a talented dancer, but often struggles to keep up with the high expectations placed on her by Miller and her mother, Melissa.

Other dancers featured on the show include Nia Frazier, Chloe Lukasiak, Kendall Vertes, and the Hyland sisters, Brooke and Paige. Each of these dancers and their mothers bring their own unique personalities and quirks to the show, adding to the drama and tension that unfolds both on and off the dance floor.

In addition to the dancers and their families, Dance Moms also features choreographer Gianna Martello, who works alongside Miller to create the complex and challenging routines that the girls perform at competitions. Martello is a key figure on the series, offering insight into the creative process behind the dances and the intense rehearsals that the dancers undergo in order to perfect their routines.

The show has been criticized for the alleged emotional abuse and mistreatment of the young dancers by Miller, as well as for its dramatized portrayals of the relationships between the dancers and their mothers. However, it has also been praised for its compelling look at the world of competitive dance and the sacrifices that families make in order to succeed in the industry.

Overall, Dance Moms is a gripping and controversial series that offers a provocative look at the cutthroat world of competitive dance. With its larger-than-life personalities, intense dance routines, and behind-the-scenes drama, the series has become a fixture of reality TV and a cultural touchstone for fans of the genre.

Dance Moms is a series that is currently running and has 8 seasons (241 episodes). The series first aired on July 13, 2011.

Where to Watch Dance Moms

Dance Moms is available for streaming on the Lifetime website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Dance Moms on demand at Disney+, Google Play, Apple TV and Tubi TV.

  • Premiere Date
    July 13, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    4.6  (6,617)