Dance Moms (2010)

About Dance Moms

'Dance Moms' is an American reality television series that debuted on Lifetime on July 13, 2010. Created by Collins Avenue Production, the show primarily revolves around the early training and careers of children in dance and show business under the guidance of Abby Lee Miller, as well as the mothers of the dancers.

Making / Production

'Dance Moms' is a production of Collins Avenue Entertainment, with Jeff Collins and Bryan Stinson as Executive Producers. The creative vision of the show aims to capture a unique intersection of dance, stage performance, and real-life drama involving the dancers and their mothers. Filming mainly takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and later, in Los Angeles, California as the young dancers attempt stardom while navigating intense competition and family pressure.

Actors

• Abby Lee Miller as herself, the strict yet passionate dance instructor who does not shy away from pushing her students to their limits.
• Maddie Ziegler as herself, emerged as one of the best dancers on the team and became well-known for her emotional delivery.
• Mackenzie Ziegler as herself, Maddie's younger sister with a natural knack for acrobatics and humor.
• Nia Sioux as herself, one of the original cast members who demonstrated resilience and versatility in various dance styles.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite being known for her strict teaching style, Abby Lee Miller claims that she's much tougher on camera.
• Chloe Lukasiak, one of the students, actually has a condition known as silent sinus syndrome.
• The Ziegler sisters have moved beyond Dance Moms, with Maddie gaining international recognition after appearing in Sia's music videos.

Awards

'Dance Moms' was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in 2013 in the choice TV: Reality Show category.

Quotes

• "Everyone's replaceable." - Abby Lee Miller
• "Save your tears for the pillow." - Abby Lee Miller
• "Dance Moms is a little bit stressful, but without it, I feel like I wouldn't be where I am right now." - Maddie Ziegler

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme music of 'Dance Moms' is a bright and upbeat track that matches the show's high-energy performance elements.
• Many solo dances feature a variety of music, from pop and jazz to lyrical and hip-hop tracks, performing an integral part of each dancer's routine.