Leave It On The Dance Floor

Abby Lee Miller founded the world-renowned Abby Lee Dance Company at the age of 14. Since then, her competition teams have been highly awarded in the competition circuit; from State, Regional, and National titles year after year. ALDC Alumni perform professionally on major box office blockbuster films, television shows, worldwide theme parks, Radio City Music Hall, and Broadway shows. Some of her most notable students became household names, after appearing on her reality television series "Dance Moms". She went on to additionally star in a franchise of spinoffs including Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby’s Studio Rescue - where she served as Executive Producer. Join the Queen of Dance as she recaps fan-favorite episodes and moments of her vast career on television seen in over 125 different countries with surprise Celebrity Guest Appearances, Behind the Scenes Secrets and more! Follow @leaveitonthedancefloorpodcast on all platforms for more and subscribe to Abby Lee Miller on YouTube Premium & Patreon to become an ALDC Elite where you will have access to EXCLUSIVE NEVER BEFORE SEEN content. Special thanks to Bill Brandt/We3KingsMusic, "Livin' On The Dance Floor" featuring vocals by Nikko Lowe for granting us access to opening credits music. Host/Executive Producer: Abby Lee Miller Cohost/Creator: Michael David Magaraci. This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

Episodes

Glitter, Grit, and Gold Trophies: A Deep Dive into Competitive Dance (with Gary Pate)

July 2, 2025 • 109 mins

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 unf...

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Becoming A True Artist (with Jill Wolins Pate)

June 24, 2025 • 76 mins

This week on Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby Lee Miller sits down with the dynamic Jill Wolins Pate—Broadway performer, former Rockette, and Creative Director of Wild Dance Intensive. From Disney stages to national tours of The Producers and Grease, Jill shares behind-the-scenes stories, career-defining moments, and what it takes to inspire the next generation of dancers. Don’t miss this energetic and insightful conversation with...

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Dreams Have No Deadlines (with Kim Hale)

June 10, 2025 • 58 mins

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 Debb...

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Someone who fought for you & bought for you. (with Christy Hunt)

June 3, 2025 • 80 mins

THE TIME HAS COME! Christy Hunt — Dance Mom to Sarah Ashley Hunt — joins Leave It On The Dance Floor to share her unforgettable experience at the ALDC on Dance Moms. From being labeled a "Bible thumper" for simply wearing her faith on her sleeve, to fighting for a spot on the Select Team (which led to her being punched in the head), Christy opens up about all the behind-the-scenes drama and more. She also shares more about her ...

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No Cry Babies! NONE! (with Sarah Ashley Hunt)

May 28, 2025 • 58 mins

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 sh...

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Don't Bring Dance Moms to a Music Video (with Sarah Ashley Hunt)

May 20, 2025 • 62 mins

THIS IS NOT A DRILL! Sarah Ashley Hunt, star of Dance Moms Seasons 4–6, takes the Hot Seat in an incredible two-part 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 se...

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Today IS Your Day. (with Shari True)

May 14, 2025 • 74 mins

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 r...

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Dance Diaries: First Trophy, Fierce Passion — The Moment I Knew I’d Be a Choreographer

May 6, 2025 • 53 mins

In this episode of our Dance Diaries series, Abby takes us back to where it all began: the first time she saw her own dancers stand on stage, heard her name called, and held her very first trophy. Still competing under her mother Maryen Lorrain Miller’s name, Abby gives an inside look at the early ALDC experience before it was even official. She describes the first routines she ever choreographed—simple but heartfelt—and how she pu...

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"We're living a script that's already been written" (with AC Ciulla)

April 22, 2025 • 58 mins

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 mento...

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All The World’s A Stage (with AC Ciulla)

April 15, 2025 • 81 mins

Emmy Award-winning and Tony-nominated choreographer, AC Ciulla leaves 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 chor...

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Season 9, Live Podcast Show, Mad House & more!

April 8, 2025 • 15 mins

This is not a drill, ALDC Elites! Abby has a lot of exciting updates and projects, so we’re bringing them all together in one place this week! First, Season 9: Abby Lee Dance With Me is finally here! You can stream new episodes every Thursday and Sunday for some amazing dancing, incredible talent, and a little bit of drama, of course. We’re also thrilled to announce our first-ever LIVE PODCAST SHOW with our friends at Hurrdat Ent...

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The Magic of Broadway (with Carl Moellenberg)

April 1, 2025 • 74 mins

In this special episode of Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby sits down with Carl Moellenberg, a 14-time Tony Award-winning Broadway and film producer. Transitioning from a successful investment banking career, Carl has co-produced or invested in over 110 theater productions, including hits like 'Spring Awakening,' 'War Horse,' 'Hair,' and 'Dear Evan Hansen. They both share their respective relationships with the Broadway world and ...

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Dance Diaries: From Childhood to Studio – The Start of My Dance Journey

March 26, 2025 • 45 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of our Dance Diaries series, where Abby Lee Miller takes you behind the scenes of her childhood and early years in dance. In this episode, Abby reflects on the experiences, people, and moments that laid the groundwork for her career. From learning firsthand from her mother, Maryen Lorrain Miller, a seasoned studio owner, to absorbing the lessons that shaped her passion for dance, Abby reveals how her e...

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Mad House Mayhem (with Donovyn Diaz)

March 18, 2025 • 72 mins

Mad House Season 2 is in full swing ALDC Elites! We have new house member, Donovyn Diaz joining the show this week to spill the tea on all we can expect from the rest of the season, his favorite/least favorite moments on camera with Abby and all the drama still in store... He also shares his upbringing becoming a dancer and professional industry experiences prior to Mad House including his time on America's Got Talent! Join us eac...

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Dance Diaries: A New Chapter – My Parents’ Wedding and the OG Pittsburgh Studio

March 11, 2025 • 37 mins

Here we are back for another episode of our new series: Dance Diaries where Abby takes us back into her and her family’s journey through the dance world. This week we’re celebrating the love and loyalty of her amazing parents George “Salty” Miller & Maryen Lorrain Miller and discuss their big move from Miami, Florida to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where the OG studio in the Burgh was founded! Join us each week as we rewatch and recap...

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Pushing New Limits (with Austin Diaz)

March 5, 2025 • 82 mins

Austin Diaz, star of Mad House Season 1 joins Leave It On The Dance Floor to spill the tea on what it was like living in the same house with Abby Lee Miller… he opens up about challenges faced in the Mad House, his experience getting to meet stars like Debbie Allen, Richy Jackson and Paul Becker on the show & his time now at the prestigious USC Kaufman School of Dance! Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moment...

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Dance Diaries: Maryen Lorrain Miller – The Woman Who Shaped My Dance World

February 25, 2025 • 35 mins

Introducing the first episode of our Dance Diaries series, where Abby Lee Miller takes us on a personal journey through her dance roots, sharing stories of her mother, Maryen Lorrain Miller, and how she laid the foundation for Abby's own path in the dance world. This new series offers an inside look at Abby's upbringing, the influences that shaped her, and the training that got her to where she is today. Tune in for a heartfelt loo...

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"If you don't laugh, you'll cry!" (with Sonja Morgan)

February 19, 2025 • 91 mins

Abby chats with the legendary Sonja Morgan, star of The Real Housewives of New York, Welcome To Crappie Lake, and host of the Sonja In Your City Caburlesque Tour! They dive into her early days on reality TV, including how RHONY almost had a different name and the challenges of fame. Sonja opens up about staying on the show for over a decade, her love for Caburlesque, and what fans can expect from her new tour. The conversation also...

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Getting Discovered in the Parking Lot (with Devin Crews)

February 4, 2025 • 49 mins

This Week on Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby is joined by Mad House cast member Devin Crews for an unforgettable conversation about his whirlwind Hollywood journey. From an unexpected encounter in a parking lot to being thrown into Abby's latest TV project, Devin opens up about his wild ride behind the scenes. Together, they dive into their favorite challenges from Mad House Season 1, share behind-the-scenes moments, and tease wh...

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Superfan to Student! (with Elise Gross)

January 28, 2025 • 66 mins

On this episode of Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby chats with Elise Gross from Season 1 of MAD HOUSE. They reminisce about how Elise went from being a superfan taking Abby’s classes nationwide to living under the same roof on a reality show. Elise shares how Abby has influenced her journey as a business owner and dance teacher, inspiring the next generation of dancers. Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite mom...

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Leave It On The Dance Floor

Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}Becoming A True Artist (with Jill Wolins Pate)

Dreams Have No Deadlines (with Kim Hale)

Someone who fought for you & bought for you. (with Christy Hunt)

No Cry Babies! NONE! (with Sarah Ashley Hunt)

Don't Bring Dance Moms to a Music Video (with Sarah Ashley Hunt)

Today IS Your Day. (with Shari True)

Dance Diaries: First Trophy, Fierce Passion — The Moment I Knew I’d Be a Choreographer

"We're living a script that's already been written" (with AC Ciulla)

All The World’s A Stage (with AC Ciulla)

Season 9, Live Podcast Show, Mad House & more!

The Magic of Broadway (with Carl Moellenberg)

Dance Diaries: From Childhood to Studio – The Start of My Dance Journey

Mad House Mayhem (with Donovyn Diaz)

Dance Diaries: A New Chapter – My Parents’ Wedding and the OG Pittsburgh Studio

Pushing New Limits (with Austin Diaz)

Dance Diaries: Maryen Lorrain Miller – The Woman Who Shaped My Dance World

"If you don't laugh, you'll cry!" (with Sonja Morgan)

Getting Discovered in the Parking Lot (with Devin Crews)

Superfan to Student! (with Elise Gross)

Popular Podcasts

Glitter, Grit, and Gold Trophies: A Deep Dive into Competitive Dance (with Gary Pate)

Becoming A True Artist (with Jill Wolins Pate)