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Dance Moms
Dance Moms is an American dance reality series that debuted on Lifetime on July 13, 2011. Created by Collins Avenue Productions, it is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Abby Lee Dance Company, and follows children's early careers in dance show business and their mothers.
- Created by:
- Abby Miller
- Cast:
- Abby Miller, Stacey Ketchman, Tricia Farrar, Ann Colin
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- Lifetime
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 10.0The Competition Begins
2011-07-13 · 42mMeet the dance instructor Abby Lee Miller, the dance moms and their daughters as the competition season begins and they travel from Pittsburgh to Phoenix.
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E02
Episode 2
Wildly Inappropriate
2011-07-20 · 42mThe Dance Moms allow their girls to wear outfits at the competition that are revealing and the scandal threatens to bring down the house. Abby's attempt to turn up the competition heat blows the audience away with what some may call an inappropriate dance number. She hopes it will give them their next big win. But it could backfire.
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E03
Episode 3
Cheerleader Blues
2011-07-27 · 42mThe Dance Moms need to win this week's competition to stay in the game, but chaos ensues when Mom Kelly's daughter wants to drop out of dance as she hurts her hip and she wants to be a cheerleader. Kelly convinces her daughter to stay in dance, pushing her so far that it may cause permanent injuries.
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E04
Episode 4
Stealing the Show
2011-08-03 · 42mAbby gives each girl a solo dance for their next competition. However, she gives two solos to her star dancer, Maddie, clearly providing her with an advantage over the others. Christi has seen this too many times and lashes out at Abby in uncontrollable fury.
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E05
Episode 5
When Stars Collide
2011-08-10 · 42mThe Abby Lee Dance Company is on the edge after learning that a big Broadway casting director will attend their annual showcase, an exhibition in which she shows off her accomplished dancers. Abby's desire to push the girls to the max could have catastrophic effects if they don't do their best.
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E06
Episode 6
Dying to Dance
2011-08-17 · 42mOn their way to a big competition, Christi finds out that her grandmother has been admitted into a hospital. She now must choose whether to go to the hospital to sit by her grandmother's side or go to the dance competition.
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E07
Episode 7
She's a Fighter
2011-08-24 · 40mAbby's typecasting of Nia sends Holly over the edge. Meanwhile, minister Dawn returns to the Abby Lee Dance Company and Abby is fully prepared for any heated argument that might erupt.
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E08
Episode 8
Love On The Dance Floor
2011-08-31 · 41mAbby plays cupid with Brooke and her duet partner.
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E09
Episode 9
From Ballerinas to Showgirls
2011-09-07 · 42mChloe finds herself at the top of Abby's pyramid; Cathy prepares her dancers to compete against Abby's dancers.
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E10
Episode 10
Cathy Brings It On!
2011-09-14 · 42mKelly secretly hires choreographers to give Brooke and Paige an edge; Cathy's dancers arrive to go head to head against Abby's dancers.
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E11
Episode 11
It All Ends Here
2011-09-28 · 42mAfter competing all season, it all boils down to the National Title Competition. Abby's dancers have been on a losing streak and this is their last chance to prove they can win. Meanwhile, Melissa leaves the competition early to go on vacation. Her ex-husband, Kurt, steps in as a "Dance Dad", sending Melissa into a panic.
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E12
Episode 12
There's Only One Star
2011-10-05 · 42mAbby brings everyone back to Los Angeles and the girls audition and are cast for a music video. The girls compete against each other because only one girl can be cast as the lead in the video. The directors end up casting Chloe as the lead because she looks the part.
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E13
Episode 13
Most Outrageous Moments
2011-10-12 · 39mA one-hour special hosted by the series' infamous dance instructor Abby Lee Miller counting down this season's most talked-about highlights and best moments. The show will also include never-before-seen footage of the cast!
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Abby Miller
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Stacey Ketchman
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Tricia Farrar
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Ann Colin
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Joanne Paolantonio
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Michelle Georgiana
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Ashley Hosbach
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Erin Kristich
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Lakisha Samuels
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Lilliana Ketchman
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