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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
This week on the podcast, Abby is joined by former Dance Moms competitor Chloe Smith, who appeared on seasons 5 through 7 representing Cathy’s Candy Apples as one of the ALDC’s fiercest rivals. Chloe shares the untold story of how her journey with the show actually began years earlier, revealing that she had been auditioning for Dance Moms since 2012 and even danced alongside the ALDC behind the scenes at a comp...
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 less...
This week on Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby is joined by special guest and ALDC LA alum Tia Griffin for a heartfelt and behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t want to miss. From being part of the original Los Angeles competition team to sharing unforgettable moments in the studio, Tia opens up about her close relationship with Abby, what it was really like training alongside familiar faces (and a few celebrities), recordi...
In this week’s episode of Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby is joined by choreographer powerhouse and creative visionary Jamal Josef for an inspiring, high-energy conversation you won’t want to miss. Jamal takes us back to how he and Abby first met and shares his journey from discovering dance to building a career on some of the world’s biggest stages. From stepping into Abby’s world as a guest mentor on Mad House to help...
In this week’s episode of Leave It On The Dance Floor, Abby is joined by High School Musical star and fan-favorite KayCee Stroh for a fun, nostalgic, and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss. KayCee reflects on her journey from dancer to Disney icon, what it was like stepping onto set nearly 20 years ago, and working alongside Abby's hero, the legendary Kenny Ortega. From behind-the-scenes secrets and unforgettab...
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 ...
Did you miss us?! Thank you for your patience as we took a brief intermission, ALDC Elites. While we’ve been waiting for Abby’s busy schedule to open back up, our team has been working hard behind the scenes to make sure we keep you fed with amazing episodes of the show.
This week, we catch up with Abby and Michael as they share some exciting things happening right now — including Abby’s rising music career with her new single&n...
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 ins...
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 yo...
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....
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 appl...
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 famou...
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 ...
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 laug...
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 origin...
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, a...
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...
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...
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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