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Dance Moms

Dance Moms
★ 7.1/10•2011•TV-PG•Reality
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Dance Moms is an American dance reality series that debuted on Lifetime on July 13, 2011. Created by Collins Avenue Productions, it is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Abby Lee Dance Company, and follows children's early careers in dance show business and their mothers.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 13, 2011

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Competition BeginsE142m

The Competition Begins

Meet the dance instructor Abby Lee Miller, the dance moms and their daughters as the competition season begins and they travel from Pittsburgh to Phoenix.

Jul 13, 2011

Episode 2 - Wildly InappropriateE242m

Wildly Inappropriate

The Dance Moms allow their girls to wear outfits at the competition that are revealing and the scandal threatens to bring down the house. Abby's attempt to turn up the competition heat blows the audience away with what some may call an inappropriate dance number. She hopes it will give them their next big win. But it could backfire.

Jul 20, 2011

Episode 3 - Cheerleader BluesE342m

Cheerleader Blues

The Dance Moms need to win this week's competition to stay in the game, but chaos ensues when Mom Kelly's daughter wants to drop out of dance as she hurts her hip and she wants to be a cheerleader. Kelly convinces her daughter to stay in dance, pushing her so far that it may cause permanent injuries.

Jul 27, 2011

Episode 4 - Stealing the ShowE442m

Stealing the Show

Abby gives each girl a solo dance for their next competition. However, she gives two solos to her star dancer, Maddie, clearly providing her with an advantage over the others. Christi has seen this too many times and lashes out at Abby in uncontrollable fury.

Aug 3, 2011

Episode 5 - When Stars CollideE542m

When Stars Collide

The Abby Lee Dance Company is on the edge after learning that a big Broadway casting director will attend their annual showcase, an exhibition in which she shows off her accomplished dancers. Abby's desire to push the girls to the max could have catastrophic effects if they don't do their best.

Aug 10, 2011

Episode 6 - Dying to DanceE642m

Dying to Dance

On their way to a big competition, Christi finds out that her grandmother has been admitted into a hospital. She now must choose whether to go to the hospital to sit by her grandmother's side or go to the dance competition.

Aug 17, 2011

Episode 7 - She's a FighterE740m

She's a Fighter

Abby's typecasting of Nia sends Holly over the edge. Meanwhile, minister Dawn returns to the Abby Lee Dance Company and Abby is fully prepared for any heated argument that might erupt.

Aug 24, 2011

Episode 8 - Love On The Dance FloorE841m

Love On The Dance Floor

Abby plays cupid with Brooke and her duet partner.

Aug 31, 2011

Episode 9 - From Ballerinas to ShowgirlsE942m

From Ballerinas to Showgirls

Chloe finds herself at the top of Abby's pyramid; Cathy prepares her dancers to compete against Abby's dancers.

Sep 7, 2011

Episode 10 - Cathy Brings It On!E1042m

Cathy Brings It On!

Kelly secretly hires choreographers to give Brooke and Paige an edge; Cathy's dancers arrive to go head to head against Abby's dancers.

Sep 14, 2011

Episode 11 - It All Ends HereE1142m

It All Ends Here

After competing all season, it all boils down to the National Title Competition. Abby's dancers have been on a losing streak and this is their last chance to prove they can win. Meanwhile, Melissa leaves the competition early to go on vacation. Her ex-husband, Kurt, steps in as a "Dance Dad", sending Melissa into a panic.

Sep 28, 2011

Episode 12 - There's Only One StarE1242m

There's Only One Star

Abby brings everyone back to Los Angeles and the girls audition and are cast for a music video. The girls compete against each other because only one girl can be cast as the lead in the video. The directors end up casting Chloe as the lead because she looks the part.

Oct 5, 2011

Episode 13 - Most Outrageous MomentsE1339m

Most Outrageous Moments

A one-hour special hosted by the series' infamous dance instructor Abby Lee Miller counting down this season's most talked-about highlights and best moments. The show will also include never-before-seen footage of the cast!

Oct 12, 2011

Actors

Abby Miller

Abby Miller

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Stacey Ketchman

Self

Tricia Farrar

Self

Ann Colin

Self

Joanne Paolantonio

Self

Michelle Georgiana

Self

Ashley Hosbach

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Erin Kristich

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Lakisha Samuels

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Lilliana Ketchman

Lilliana Ketchman

Self

Brady Farrar

Self

Hannah Colin

Hannah Colin

Self

GiaNina Paolantonio

GiaNina Paolantonio

Self

Sarah Georgiana

Sarah Georgiana

Self

Pressley Hosbach

Pressley Hosbach

Self

Savannah Kristich

Savannah Kristich

Self

Recommendations

World of Dance
Teen Mom 2
Dancing with the Stars
The Challenge
Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
House Hunters International
Married at First Sight
Wheel of Fortune
Teen Mom OG
Fear Factor
Fear Factor
Beat Bobby Flay
The Amazing Race
Jeopardy!
Chopped
Squid Game: The Challenge
LA Ink
Bar Rescue
Cops

Similars

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Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition
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Born To Dance
Street Woman Fighter: Gala Talkshow
Live to Dance
Strippers
American Bandstand
New School Breakin
Dancing 9
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Ride the Wind
World of Dance