Set in Pittsburgh, Dance Moms follows the Abby Lee Dance Company’s Junior Elite Competition Team of young girls aged 11–14 years old as they travel week-to-week to various dance competitions, winning awards and hoping for an invitation to one of the National Competitions. Much of the program depicts the doting mothers as rivals not only of each other but as a group to protect the reputation of the team. All performances are choreographed by Miller and her staff, with the exception of a few guest choreographers. Later in the program, rival dance teams are introduced that spur the team’s competitiveness. In season 5, Miller brings the team to Los Angeles to help build her repertoire. Every week on the show, Miller uses a pyramid to present who she feels performed the best in her eyes based on behavior, previous performance and who needs to improve.
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#1 – Dance Moms Reunion: Hurricane Abby
Season 3 – Episode 38
Storm clouds are gathering as the cast of “Dance Moms” Season 3 reunite to hash out the triumphs and tragedies of the season. Think old grudges have been settled? That’s just the eye of the storm. Plus the Abby Lee Dance Company girls perform their favorite dance routines from this past season.
The episode was rated from 11 votes.
#2 – Dance Moms Holiday Special: Twas the Fight Before Christmas
Season 3 – Episode 39
Tis the season of giving, but beware of dance teachers bearing gifts because Abby Lee Miller is about to give the moms some big ones. In this very first Dance Moms Christmas special, Abby is full of holiday surprises! The girls might dance to Christmas songs, but when the winter gloves come off, Abby and the moms trade insults and even the dads make surprise appearances.
The episode was rated from 17 votes.
#3 – Tell All, Part 2
Season 3 – Episode 21
Last time, “Dance Moms'” executive producer Jeff Collins sat down with Abby Lee Miller and the moms to rehash season 3. This week’s dramatic conclusion finds new Dance Mom Kristie Ray quick to defend Abby and former Dance Mom Jackie and her daughter Sophia managed to rub Melissa the wrong way. The final showdown is between Abby and Cathy…Abby has not gotten over Cathy hitting her with her purse.
The episode was rated from 16 votes.
#4 – The Return of Studio 19
Season 8 – Episode 14
GiaNina and Sarah go head-to-head for their shot at dancing a solo at nationals while the team performs a group routine unlike anything done before; Michelle comes to blows with the other moms; a confrontation at competition sends Abby over the edge.
The episode was rated from 35 votes.
#5 – Slumber Party!
Season 5 – Episode 33
In this Slumber Party special, Maddie takes us behind the scenes as she and the girls from “Dance Moms” dish on celebrity crushes, makeup tips, who takes the longest to get ready and more!
The episode was rated from 23 votes.
#6 – Guess Who’s Back?
Season 2 – Episode 20
Everyone is completely shocked when Jill and Kendall come crawling back to the Abby Lee Dance Company. Jealousy rears its ugly head when the moms learn that Maddie lands the coveted acting role on “Drop Dead Diva.” Meanwhile, though Nia wows the crowd with another solo, Paige’s dance future is threatened by a serious injury.
The episode was rated from 66 votes.
#7 – Chatter, Part 1
Season 3 – Episode 26
This week the all-new Dance Moms Chatter talk show welcomes special guests Dance Moms Christi, Kelly and Patsy, along with celebrity blogger Nadine Rajabi and comedian Lisa Arch. During the special the moms will mash up with the famous fans, discuss and dispel rumors and provide some snarky chatter about past events. Chatter specials will be interactive, fans can tweet along using #DanceMoms for a chance to see their posts live.
The episode was rated from 11 votes.
#8 – A Team On Trial
Season 8 – Episode 8
With a losing streak weighing heavily upon the team’s shoulders, fighting between the girls puts the group dance in jeopardy; Abby gives a mini her big shot at joining the team; a duet with GiaNina and Elliana leads to all-out war between two moms.
The episode was rated from 35 votes.
#9 – I Know What You Did Last Competition
Season 2 – Episode 16
Melissa faces a cheating scandal. Kelly’s daughters are put on probation. Payton rejoins the competition team causing tension among the Dance Moms.
The episode was rated from 70 votes.
#10 – The Politics of Dancing
Season 3 – Episode 15
In this patriotic episode, Abby assigns the girls dances inspired by the political state of America, but all is not fair in politics…especially in the dance world. Maddie and Chloe compete head-to-head and continuing with the political theme Abby has the Abby Lee Dance Company vote on who gave the best performance. Forced to sit on the sidelines, injured Mackenzie must watch her coveted spot on the team be taken over by ALDC’s newest little powerhouse, Asia.
The episode was rated from 57 votes.