TV series

Dance Moms

Name: Dance Moms
Released: 2011
Cast: Abby Miller, Stacey Ketchman, Tricia Farrar, Ann Colin, Joanne Paolantonio

2011–2019· 8 seasonsTV-PG★ 7.1Ended

On Lifetime — From Collins Avenue

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

dance dance school

Episodes

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E1 The Competition BeginsNext upJul 13, 2011 · 42 min
Synopsis
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.
E2 Wildly InappropriateJul 20, 2011 · 42 min
Synopsis
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.
E3 Cheerleader BluesJul 27, 2011 · 42 min
Synopsis
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.
E4 Stealing the ShowAug 3, 2011 · 42 min
Synopsis
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.
E5 When Stars CollideAug 10, 2011 · 42 min
Synopsis
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.
E6 Dying to DanceAug 17, 2011 · 42 min
Synopsis
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.
E7 She's a FighterAug 24, 2011 · 40 min
Synopsis
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.
E8 Love On The Dance FloorAug 31, 2011 · 41 min
Synopsis
Abby plays cupid with Brooke and her duet partner.
Guest stars: Diane Pent (Self), Brandon Pent (Self)
E9 From Ballerinas to ShowgirlsSep 7, 2011 · 42 min
Synopsis
Chloe finds herself at the top of Abby's pyramid; Cathy prepares her dancers to compete against Abby's dancers.
E10 Cathy Brings It On!Sep 14, 2011 · 42 min
Synopsis
Kelly secretly hires choreographers to give Brooke and Paige an edge; Cathy's dancers arrive to go head to head against Abby's dancers.
Guest stars: Justice McCort (Self), Taylor O'Lear (Self)
E11 It All Ends HereSep 28, 2011 · 42 min
Synopsis
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.
E12 There's Only One StarOct 5, 2011 · 42 min
Synopsis
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.
E13 Most Outrageous MomentsOct 12, 2011 · 39 min
Synopsis
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!