Leave It On The Dance Floor

This week on the podcast, Abby is joined by Chloe Smith’s mom, Liza Smith, for a candid conversation about Chloe’s journey to Dance Moms and the moments fans never got to see behind the scenes. Liza shares how Chloe first got started in dance, what led their family to Abby Lee Miller and the ALDC, and what the audition process was really like from a parent’s perspective. She also reveals the terrifying blizzard that nearly prevented them from making it to Chloe’s final audition — the one that ultimately changed their lives forever.Liza also pulls back the curtain on life behind the scenes of Dance Moms, sharing never-before-heard stories about the moms, dancers, production crew, and the reality of filming the hit series. From emotional highs and difficult moments to Chloe’s return with Cathy’s Candy Apples and competing against the ALDC, Liza reflects on the experiences that shaped their family's journey. Plus, she shares what it’s been like watching Chloe grow from a young dancer on reality television into the accomplished young woman she is today.Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby's Studio Rescue spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abby Lee Miller is back again for Part 5 of answering listener questions submitted by ALDC Elites who write in every week on Patreon & YouTube Premium! Be sure to subscribe to submit your own questions… you might just hear yours answered on a future Ask Abby episode of Leave It On The Dance Floor!Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby’s Studio Rescue spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more!Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today!www.abbyleedancecompany.comLearn more North Shore Animal League and how you can help make a donation to better the quality of life for Animals in need!https://www.animalleague.orgCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEECAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbyleeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abby_lee_millerTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re so excited to be back for Season 5 of Leave It On The Dance Floor! We hope everyone had an amazing summer. There are so many incredible stories and guests coming your way this season, and we’re kicking it off with a special installment of our Dance Diaries series.In this episode, Abby takes us back to the very beginning of her journey with her first-ever competition team. She shares what it was like traveling with that original group, choreographing her very first group routines, and learning how to lead both dancers—and parents. Things didn’t always go smoothly: from quick costume fixes to full-on drama, including one mom pulling her kids out of a routine right before a major trip to Vegas, Abby opens up about what it took to keep the show going.Still competing under her mother Maryen Lorrain Miller’s name, these early days were full of lessons, laughter, and a glimpse at the fire that would fuel everything that came next. Long before the cameras—some things never change!Check out our first-ever Live Show now available on Patreon!!!Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Abby’s Studio Rescue, and Mad House spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more! Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.com Learn more about the Dancers Against Cancer movement and make a one-time or even monthly donation at imadanceragainstcancer.org Shop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floor CONNECT WITH ABBY LEE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEE CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbylee YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemiller INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbylee FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/ X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_miller TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby sits down with longtime friend and industry icon Gary Pate, founder of Starpower and the Star Dance Alliance. Long before Dance Moms, Gary knew Abby as a fierce competitor and respected studio owner. Together, they stroll down memory lane, talk behind-the-scenes of dealing with the show’s producers, and how the spotlight helped Gary launch even more successful competitions. It’s an unfiltered look at the business behind the sequins—don’t miss it!Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby’s Studio Rescue spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more!Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comLearn more about Chef Bruno Serato’s Caterina’s Club & help feed a family of 4 with a donation of just $5!www.caterinasclub.orgShop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floorCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEE CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemillerINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbylee FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_miller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby Lee Miller sits down with longtime friend and powerhouse performer Kim Hale. A dancer, actress, and content creator, Kim opens up about her incredible journey through the entertainment industry—from Broadway stages and national tours to working alongside legends like Debbie Allen, Dolly Parton, and Christine Baranski. Abby and Kim reminisce about their mutual connection with Debbie Allen and reflect on the evolving world of performance, both onstage and onscreen. Kim shares how she became a viral TikTok sensation later in life, using her platform to inspire others with her message: "Dreams have no deadlines." With recent credits including The Penguin (HBO), Palm Royale (Apple TV+), the Home Goods “Finding Is A Feeling” campaign, and roles in Christmas on the Square and Spirited, Kim’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless passion. Tune in for real talk, industry insight, and the reminder that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.🎙️ Watch the full episode exclusively on Patreon and YouTube Premium!Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Abby’s Studio Rescue, and Mad House spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more!Abby Lee Apparel: Use Code: ALDCELITE for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comLearn more North Shore Animal League and how you can help make a donation to better the quality of life for Animals in need!https://www.animalleague.orgShop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floorCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEECAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemillerINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbyleeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_millerTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART 2!Sarah Ashley Hunt, star of Dance Moms Seasons 4–6, takes the Hot Seat for part 2 of her episode of Leave It On The Dance Floor! She reflects on her time at the Abby Lee Dance Company — before, during, and after the show — as a member of the original Select Competition Team that went head-to-head with the Junior Elites.Sarah and Abby dive into all the behind-the-scenes drama: Mama Drama, reality TV secrets, and whether she still keeps in touch with any of the original cast that also took class at the ALDC.🎧 Tune in next week to hear her mom, Christy tell her story next!Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby’s Studio Rescue spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more!Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comLearn more about Chef Bruno Serato’s Caterina’s Club & help feed a family of 4 with a donation of just $5!www.caterinasclub.orgShop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floorLearn more about Broadway Cares: Equity Fights AIDS and discover how you can make a difference in preserving the entertainment industry and supporting those within it.broadwaycares.orgFOLLOW SARAH:https://www.instagram.com/sarah_ashley_hunt/https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahashleyhunthttps://www.sarahashleyhunt.com/CONNECT WITH ABBY LEE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEE CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemillerINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbylee FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_miller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shari True, Dance Mom to Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition Season 2 winner McKaylee True, joins Leave It On The Dance Floor to take a trip down memory lane with Abby. She shares her experience on the show, her favorite and least favorite moments during the competition, and what it was like to hear that her daughter had won a full scholarship to the Joffrey School of Ballet—along with $100,000!Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby’s Studio Rescue spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more!Follow Shari!https://www.instagram.com/shari.m.true/Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comLearn more about the Dancers Against Cancer movement and make a one-time or even monthly donation at imadanceragainstcancer.orgShop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floorCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEE CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemillerINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbylee FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_miller TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.