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Dance Moms 2011

★ 7.1/10 · 120 votes TV-PG Reality 8 seasons · 224 eps Ended
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What is Dance Moms?

Dance Moms is an American reality television series that premiered on the Lifetime network on July 13, 2011. Created by Collins Avenue Productions, the program is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Abby Lee Dance Company, where it documents the early careers of child dancers and the involvement of their mothers in the world of dance and show business.

Type
TV series
Year
2011
Status
Ended
Episodes
224
First aired
Jul 13, 2011
Last aired
Sep 10, 2019
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Lifetime
Genres
Reality
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.8/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.6/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
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Dance Moms is an American reality television series that premiered on the Lifetime network on July 13, 2011. Created by Collins Avenue Productions, the program is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Abby Lee Dance Company, where it documents the early careers of child dancers and the involvement of their mothers in the world of dance and show business. The

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“This reality series follows young dancers and their mothers at a Pittsburgh dance studio.”

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  • focuses on early career development
  • provides insight into competitive dance
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  • features high-stress interpersonal conflicts

Watch it if you enjoy reality television centered on competitive youth athletics and complex interpersonal dynamics.

The series contains intense emotional confrontations and high-pressure environments.

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Mytharc (27): Crucial lore & season climaxes
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Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 28 episodes
Season 3 · 38 episodes
Season 4 · 32 episodes
Season 5 · 33 episodes
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What is the setting of the series?

The show is set at the Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

When did the series debut?

Dance Moms debuted on Lifetime on July 13, 2011.

Who created the program?

The series was created by Collins Avenue Productions.

What is the primary focus of the show?

It follows children's early careers in dance show business and their mothers.

What genre is Dance Moms?

It is an American dance reality series.

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