Dance Moms

2011•2 series•Entertainment / Factual
Available on
Channel 4

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 programme, which 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.

The Competition Begins: Episode Image
Episode 1The Competition Begins

Two of the Dance Moms risk losing it all - Heated confrontations

Cheerleader Blues: Episode Image
Episode 3Cheerleader Blues

Acrobatic dancer Brooke is unsure about her future - Strong language and heated confrontations

Stealing the Show: Episode Image
Episode 4Stealing the Show

Christi is angry about Abby constantly favouring Maddie - Strong language and heated confrontations

When Stars Collide: Episode Image
Episode 5When Stars Collide

Rivalries heat up when a Broadway casting agent is in town - Strong language and heated confrontations

Dying to Dance: Episode Image
Episode 6Dying to Dance

Christi has a dilemma before a big competition - Strong language and heated confrontations

She's a Fighter: Episode Image
Episode 7She's a Fighter

Holly is angry that her daughter keeps being stereotyped - Heated confrontations

Love on the Dance Floor: Episode Image
Episode 8Love on the Dance Floor

Abby plays Cupid with Brooke and her duet partner - Heated confrontations

From Ballerinas to Showgirls: Episode Image
Episode 9From Ballerinas to Showgirls

Chloe's top of the pyramid - but is she being set up? - Strong language and heated confrontations

Cathy Brings It On!: Episode Image
Episode 10Cathy Brings It On!

Abby and Cathy's dancers go head-to-head for the first time - Strong language and heated confrontations

It All Ends Here: Episode Image
Episode 11It All Ends Here

It's Nationals, and Abby's girls are on a losing streak - Heated confrontations

There's Only One Star: Episode Image
Episode 12There's Only One Star

The girls audition to be in a music video - Heated confrontations

Most Outrageous Moments: Episode Image
Episode 13Most Outrageous Moments

Abby counts down series one's most explosive moments - Strong language and heated confrontations

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