This week, Abby is joined by Kim Chessler, former Vice President of Unscripted Programming at THE NETWORK, for a behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.
Kim and Abby reconnect over the early days of Dance Moms — from how the show was originally sold, to the moment it exploded into a viral pop-culture phenomenon. Kim shares what it was like to be on the network side as the series took off, offering a rare insider perspective on how reality television projects are developed, greenlit, and transformed into must-see TV.
The two also swap never-before-heard stories from production, discuss the many spinoffs that followed, and break down why — no matter how many versions came after — nothing can ever top the original Dance Moms.
If you’ve ever wondered how iconic reality TV is really made, this episode is a must-listen.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! 
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This week on Leave It On The Dance Floor, we’re welcoming Daddy Mark, Daddy Moke, and Daddy Tom from Our 3 Dads to talk about their online reality show, their modern blended family, and so much more. Abby reflects on the many ways their story reminds her of her own childhood. Don’t miss this heartfelt, hilarious conversation!Follow Our 3 Dads!

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Blake McGrath, we get a more personal look at the life behind the spotlight. Blake opens up about starting his family, his marriage to Taylor Andler, and the honor of being recognized at the 2025 Industry Dance Awards.

He also takes us behind the scenes of Dance Moms, sharing stories from his time choreographing for Cathy’s Candy Apples and reflecting on the intense world of competition. Whether you’re a fan of his legendary performances or curious about the life lessons behind the moves, this episode is packed with inspiration, insight, heartfelt moments and TEA you won’t want to miss!

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We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning dancer, choreographer, recording artist, and mentor Blake McGrath to Leave It On The Dance Floor! A powerhouse who has worked with icons from Britney Spears to Janet Jackson, Blake continues to inspire the next generation of dancers around the world.

In this episode, Abby and Blake reflect on how their paths first crossed and share stories from their long history in the entertainment industry. They dive into Blake’s early dance beginnings, performing alongside legends, competing and later judging on So You Think You Can Dance, and choreographing for many different big name brands with his viral social media presence. .

Tune in next week for Part 2, where Blake opens up about starting his family, his marriage to Taylor Andler, and being honored at the 2025 Industry Dance Awards. From personal milestones to future dreams, this is a conversation no dance fan will want to miss. He also shares behind-the-scenes memories from Dance Moms with Cathy’s Candy Apples and discusses his mentorship program, helping dancers build confidence and sustainable careers.

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This week on Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby Lee Miller is revisiting the number that shocked the world — Electricity. She’s giving her unfiltered, full-time reaction to Dance Moms Season 1, Episode 2, breaking down the controversial costumes, choreography, and all the behind-the-scenes drama. Plus, she reflects on two other iconic numbers, Baby Mine and Cry, and we get our first taste of chaos from everyone’s favorite candy apple queen — Cathy.

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This week on Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby welcomes Sheryl Gomes who starred on Season 2 of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition as Dance Mom to Travis and Tyler Atwood. They catch up on some crazy moments shared on the show like the infamous elimination where nearly both twins were sent home, her experience with the other mothers, behind the scenes secrets and her favorite/least favorite moments shared with the world's most famous dance instructor!

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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!

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This week on Leave It On The Dance Floor, we’re joined by the one and only Monét X Change — star of RuPaul’s Drag Race and winner of All Stars Season 4!

Monét and Abby dive into their time on television, what it truly takes to be part of an iconic reality TV show, and their shared experiences embracing the arts within the entertainment industry. Don’t miss this fabulous, unfiltered, and downright adorable conversation — full of laughs, insights, and plenty of tea!

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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!

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Exclusive for ALDC Elites! 🎉 Abby is coming to you this week from the Dance World Cup in Burgos, Spain—joined by her friend Luis, the founder of Ballet Rosa, the premier European dancewear brand. Together, they’re unveiling an exciting new collaboration: the stunning ALDC x Abby Lee Apparel Leotard Collection! In this special update, Abby and Luis share the story of how they met, how Ballet Rosa became a global dancewear empire, and what to expect from their fabulous new collection.

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