Leave It On The Dance Floor

This week on the podcast, Abby is joined by dancer, singer, actress, and social media star Jordyn Jones for a full-circle conversation about her journey from competitive dance prodigy to multi-talented entertainer. Jordyn reflects on how she first connected with Abby and earned her spot on Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, sharing what it was like stepping into such an intense environment at a young age and the lessons she still carries with her today. From unforgettable routines and behind-the-scenes memories fans never got to see, to discussing whether she ever considered joining the ALDC on Dance Moms, this episode dives deep into one of the most memorable eras of Abby’s television career.Jordyn also opens up about transitioning beyond the world of competitive dance and building a successful career in music, acting, and social media while navigating the pressure of reinventing herself after reality TV. She shares the accomplishments she’s most proud of, the challenges of creating her own brand, the friendships she’s maintained from the dance world, and what advice she would give her younger self during the competition days. Plus, Abby and Jordyn answer fan questions from the ALDC Elites on Patreon and discuss whether they’d ever team up again for a future television or special project.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!Learn more about the Dancers Against Cancer movement and make a one-time or even monthly donation at imadanceragainstcancer.orgAbby Lee Apparel: Use Code: ALDCELITE for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comCONNECT 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.

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.

PART 2! We're back with Emmy Award-winning and Tony-nominated choreographer, AC Ciulla leaving it all on the dance floor this week on the podcast! A dear friend of Abby’s, AC has not only made waves on Broadway and beyond—working with stars like Billy Porter, Toni Braxton, and Olympic skaters—but also helped Abby achieve a lifelong dream: having one of her students perform on Broadway. From Footloose to Dance Moms, and from mentoring young talent to choreographing for legends, AC shares the passion, hustle, and heart behind his incredible journey. Don’t miss this inspiring and heartfelt conversation!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 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-floorFOLLOW AC!https://www.instagram.com/ac.ciullaCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEECAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeFANBASIS: https://www.fanbasis.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.