Dance Diaries: First Trophy, Fierce Passion — The Moment I Knew I’d Be a Choreographer
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 pulled a few friends together to form her very first team. These early moments weren’t just about winning; they were the start of a journey that made her realize she was born not just to dance, but to lead.
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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"We're living a script that's already been written" (with AC Ciulla)
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 mentoring young talent to choreographing for legends, AC shares the passion, hustle, and heart behind his incredible journey. Don’t miss this inspiring and heartfelt conversation!
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All The World’s A Stage (with AC Ciulla)
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 choreographing for legends, AC shares the passion, hustle, and heart behind his incredible journey. Don’t miss this inspiring and heartfelt conversation!
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Season 9, Live Podcast Show, Mad House & more!
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 Entertainment! Join us on May 3rd in Omaha, Nebraska, for a night filled with Dance Moms BTS, interactive audience games, ALDC trivia, food, drinks, and more at Hurrdat Sports Bar & Grill!
Plus, Abby will be teaching in a city near you soon, so keep an eye out for updates. And don’t forget—you can also stream Season 2 of Abby’s hit show Mad House on BrandonTV right now!
There’s so much going on, and Abby Lee is ready to have FUN with all of you! See the links below for more details.
Season 9: Abby Lee Dance With Me
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The Magic of Broadway (with Carl Moellenberg)
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 how important it is for people of all ages to get out and show love to the theater community who are hard at work every week making the world smile!
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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.
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