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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 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.
In a studio special, Abby and the Dance Moms look ahead to a fiery third season - Heated confrontations
Kelly and her daughters are nowhere to be seen as the new dance season begins - Heated confrontations
The Dance Moms stage a silent protest and walk out on Abby, leaving her with one dancer - Heated confrontations
The OG moms are back. But to their chagrin, Abby has a new superstar... - Heated confrontations
Melissa's worried that new star Sophia is pushing her daughter Maddie out of the spotlight - Heated confrontations
Abby's troupe go up against the girls who replaced them during the Dance Mom strike - Heated confrontations
The pressure gets to Abby when her girls go up against old rival Cathy's new all-boy team - Heated confrontations
With Chloe suspended, the girls go up against Cathy's all-boy team once again - Heated confrontations
Christi is furious with Kelly for not reaching out to her during her suspension - Heated confrontations
The Dance Moms are left to fend for themselves when Abby's dog dies - Heated confrontations
The moms take Abby speed dating, hoping that a relationship will make her nicer - Heated confrontations
The girls struggle with a military dance. Mackenzie sustains a suspicious sudden injury. - Heated confrontations
Abby choreographs a Rosa Parks-inspired number. But who will play the activist? - Heated confrontations
Abby invites a Broadway star to choreograph a number. But the two soon butt heads... - Heated confrontations
Abby meets with a taxidermist about getting Broadway Baby stuffed. A new dancer arrives. - Heated confrontations
Abby makes the Dance Moms vote on who danced better this week: Maddie or Chloe? - Heated confrontations
Competition for solos is intense as the Dance Moms and co head to New York City - Heated confrontations
The girls perform on a national TV show Abby is hosting. Well, most of them do... - Heated confrontations
Abby faces off with Cathy in New York, before making a jaw-dropping announcement - Heated confrontations
On Mother's Day, Abby shares the special bond between her and her own Dance Mom - Heated confrontations
In a special two-parter, the Dance Moms and Abby remember key moments from series three - Heated confrontations
Abby gets the chance to confront Cathy about hitting her with a purse - Heated confrontations
Maddie and Chloe dance the exact same solo, prompting espionage and a ton of mom fighting - Heated confrontations
Cathy recruits another of Abby's old nemeses. Abby looks at new studios in LA. - Heated confrontations
Cathy's dancers battle for places, while Cathy tries to wrestle back control of her studio - Heated confrontations
The Dance Moms have got their own talk show! And they're not holding back... - Heated confrontations
The Dance Moms chat show continues, with mom Melissa and Abby Lee herself - Heated confrontations
Abby's back after a stint in Hollywood, and she immediately pits Maddie against Chloe - Heated confrontations
Abby presents a special recapping Series 3 so far, with behind-the-scenes footage - Heated confrontations
Abby's nervous ahead of her annual recital, and Kelly being on the warpath isn't helping - Heated confrontations
Abby creates three dances designed specifically to take down Cathy's Candy Apples - Heated confrontations
Abby collects her stuffed dog. Kelly plots her return with the other moms. - Heated confrontations
In a special filmed after Nationals, the girls perform at a cancer charity fundraiser - Heated confrontations
Abby goes AWOL, giving Kelly the perfect opportunity to sneak her kids back into the group - Heated confrontations
The Dance Moms give Abby a piece of their minds after she went missing last week - Heated confrontations
In Las Vegas, there's a meltdown when Abby refuses to work with Brooke and Paige - Heated confrontations
It's Regionals. The pressure's on as the girls fight for a chance to compete at Nationals. - Heated confrontations
Old feuds between the moms spill out onto the street at Nationals in New Orleans - Heated confrontations
Grudges don't take a break as the Dance Moms and Abby reunite after Series 3 - Heated confrontations
It's Christmas, and Abby has some not-so-heartfelt gifts for the Dance Moms - Heated confrontations