"Loud, Bold, and WHOA!" (with Kira Girard)
From Leave It On The Dance Floor by Abby Lee Miller
March 17, 2026 · 1h 29m · Season 6 · Episode 2
About this episode
Kira Girard joins Abby Lee Miller to discuss her journey on Dance Moms and the relationships formed along the way.
This week, the one and only Kira Girard joins the podcast to catch up with Abby and Michael, spilling the tea on how she and Kalani first made it onto Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and later secured their spot on Dance Moms. Kira opens up about her and Kalani’s special relationship with Abby over the years and how it has grown far beyond the studio. From Kalani’s incredible wedding and all the behind the scenes stories that made the day unforgettable, to the journey that led Kira from an Arizona mom to one of the most memorable personalities on Dance Moms, this episode is packed with laughs, memories, and plenty of tea. Kira also spills behind the scenes secrets from both Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Dance Moms, sharing what it was really like auditioning for AUDC, meeting Abby for the first time, and navigating the highs and lows of reality television. She reflects on favorite routines, memorable challenges, and fun stories from living with the cast during production. The conversation also dives into Kira and Kalani’s transition to Dance Moms, including their first day walking into the ALDC in Pittsburgh, early impressions of the moms, the challenges of joining…
People in this episode
Host: Abby Lee Miller
Guest: Kira Girard
Topics covered
- dance competition
- reality television
- behind the scenes
- personal stories
- Dance Moms
- relationships
Keywords
- Kira Girard
- Abby Lee Miller
- Dance Moms
- Kalani
- reality TV
- AUDC
- behind the scenes
- wedding stories
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition, Dance Moms
Places: Arizona, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles
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