Dance Moms facts for kids
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| Genre | Reality |
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| Theme music composer | We3Kings |
| Opening theme | "Living on the Dance Floor" performed by Nikko Lowe |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | 224 (including 10 specials) (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Collins Avenue Entertainment |
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| Original network | Lifetime |
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| Original release | July 13, 2011 – September 10, 2019 |
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Dance Moms is an American reality television show. It first aired on the Lifetime channel on July 13, 2011. The show was created by Collins Avenue Productions.
The series follows young dancers as they train and compete in dance. Their teacher is Abby Lee Miller. The show also looks at the relationships between Abby, the dancers, and their mothers. The mothers sometimes have disagreements. The show was first filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Later, it moved to Los Angeles, California. Most of the filming happens at the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) studios. The show follows the ALDC Junior Elite Competition Team. They learn new dances and then perform them at competitions across the country.
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What is Dance Moms?
Dance Moms is a show about the exciting world of competitive dance. It focuses on a group of talented young dancers. They train very hard to become champions. The show gives viewers a look into their daily lives. It also shows the challenges they face.
The Dancers and Their Journeys
The show features many young dancers. Some of the most well-known include Maddie Ziegler, Mackenzie Ziegler, Chloe Lukasiak, Nia Sioux, Kendall Vertes, Kalani Hilliker, JoJo Siwa, and Brynn Rumfallo. Each dancer has their own unique style. They all work hard to improve their skills.
- Maddie Ziegler became very famous from the show. She is known for her strong technique and emotional performances.
- Mackenzie Ziegler is Maddie's younger sister. She was known for her energetic and acrobatic dances.
- Chloe Lukasiak was a fan favorite. She was known for her grace and expressive dancing.
- Nia Sioux showed great versatility. She performed many different dance styles.
- JoJo Siwa later became a pop star. She was known for her bright bows and energetic personality.
Their mothers are also a big part of the show. They support their daughters. They also sometimes disagree with Abby Lee Miller or each other.
Life at the ALDC Studio
The dancers spend many hours at the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) studio. They practice ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop. Abby Lee Miller teaches them new routines every week. These routines are then performed at dance competitions.
Competing Across the Country
Every episode often ends with a dance competition. The team travels to different cities. They compete against other dance studios. The dancers hope to win trophies and titles. This part of the show is very exciting. It shows the pressure and joy of competitive dance.
Why Was Dance Moms Popular?
Dance Moms became very popular for several reasons. Viewers enjoyed watching the talented dancers. They also liked the drama between the mothers and Abby. The show gave people a look into the intense world of competitive dance. It showed the hard work and dedication needed to succeed. Many of the dancers from the show have gone on to have successful careers in entertainment.
Spin-off Shows
The success of Dance Moms led to other related shows. These are called spin-offs.
- Dance Moms: Miami followed a dance studio in Miami.
- Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition was a competition show hosted by Abby Lee Miller.
- Raising Asia focused on the life of young dancer Asia Monet Ray.
Images for kids
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Dance Moms at the May 2015 opening of ALDC-LA in Santa Monica, California, season 5. From left: Holly, Kira Swain, Melissa, Jill Vertes and Jessalynn Siwa.
See also
In Spanish: Dance Moms para niños
