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Season 1 – Dance Moms

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Abby Lee Miller runs the Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh, which she started when she was 14. Miller is a notoriously demanding and passionate instructor. But she has competition in the area of being demanding -- from her students' mothers, as featured in this docuseries. The series highlights the highs and lows of the competitive dance season as the dancers pursue the ultimate National Dance title. Miller instructs her students while dealing with the over-the-top mothers who go to great lengths to help their children's dreams (or are they the mothers' dreams?) come true. The show captures the dynamic interplay between parent, teacher and student as Miller tries to bring out the best in her students.
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Troy Patterson Slate 06/18/2015
The new worst show on television debuted Wednesday night... an ugly docu-circus featuring a megaton bully of a Pittsburgh dance instructor, the little princesses she costumes as lunatic street whores, and a quorum of strenuously pathetic stage mothers. Go to Full Review Diane Werts Newsday 06/18/2015
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Inexorably transfixing, whether you're taking names or taking notes. Go to Full Review Linda Stasi New York Post 06/18/2015
3/4
I was pleasantly surprised to see a reality series that follows a tough-as-nails dance teacher, Abby Lee Miller, who owns a dance school in Pittsburgh, as she instructs kids who end up winning a lot of competitions. Go to Full Review Tom Conroy Media Life 06/18/2015
As a look into what could be an interesting world, "children's dance competitions," the series falls short. Go to Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 06/18/2015
3/5
Ultimately this is just another example of sensationalized reality TV, made more offensive by its willingness to thrust kids into the spotlight, but it's still bound to draw viewers who like to watch controversy unfold. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Easton S @I_LikeFood Apr 10 The drama is extremely entertaining. Every episode is has a different conflict and I love to see it See more Autumn F 08/23/2022 season 1 has the orginal team and lots of chrisi and kelly moments! See more 04/03/2022 I liked the bit when minister dawn was like THEY LOOK LIKE CHILDREN ABBY and than abby was like AHHHH STOP FOLLOWING ME and than she was like no weapons just her mouth and than the holly lady was like shhhhhh and than than umm the cops came and were like mam if u don't like the dance studio go somewhere else. See more 06/05/2021 This was my show to watch and I played attention to the way they danced in those little shorts my girls were kendle brook jojo maddie See more 05/09/2019 I'm giving there 0,5 stars, because I can only view the pictures :( See more Read all reviews
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Abby Lee Miller

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Gianna Martello

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Melissa Ziegler

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Maddie Ziegler

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Mackenzie Ziegler

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Holly Frazier

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 13, 2011 The Competition Begins Dance instructor Abby Lee Miller works with young girls to help them prepare for dance competitions; Abby has a conflict with two of the mothers when they cross the line. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 20, 2011 Wildly Inappropriate Revealing dance costumes cause a scandal; Abby attempts to turn up the competition heat. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 27, 2011 Cheerleader Blues When Kelly's daughter wants to drop out of dance, Kelly pushes her to the point of risking permanent injuries. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 3, 2011 Stealing the Show Abby gives each girl a solo dance for the next competition; Christi lashes out at Abby when she gives an extra solo to her star dancer. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 10, 2011 When Stars Collide Abby learns that a Broadway casting director will attend her annual Dance Showcase; Abby pushes the girls to show their best. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 17, 2011 Dying to Dance Christi must choose between her family and a dance competition when she learns that her grandmother has been admitted to a hospital. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 24, 2011 She's a Fighter Holly continuously watches Abby cast her daughter Nia in roles that are uniquely ethnic, from Latin to African-American; Holly does not want her daughter to think of herself this way. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 31, 2011 Love on the Dance Floor Abby pairs Brooke with a former boyfriend for a big duet number in Orlando, but playing cupid and choreographer proves to be a tricky combination. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 7, 2011 From Ballerinas to Showgirls Chloe finds herself at the top of Abby's pyramid; Cathy prepares her dancers to compete against Abby's dancers. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 14, 2011 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. Details Episode 11 Aired Sep 28, 2011 It All Ends Here Abby's dancers must prove that they can win in the National Title Competition; Melissa leaves the competition early to go on vacation. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 5, 2011 There's Only One Star Abby's dancers are cast to perform in a music video. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 12, 2011 Most Outrageous Moments Highlights from the season; Abby Lee Miller hosts. Details

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Dance Moms — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jeff Collins, Bryan Stinson, John R. Corella, Robert Sharenow, Gena McCarthy, Kimberly Chessler
Network
Lifetime
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 13, 2011