Leave It On The Dance Floor

It's an exciting episode this week as we welcome ALDC LA standout performer and Abby's dance assistant, Scarlett Grace Petty, to the podcast! Scarlett joins Abby to discuss the many life lessons she's learned through the Abby Lee Dance Company and offers an inside look at what it really takes to bring Abby's events to life for hundreds of dancers and attendees across the country. She also shares h...

This week on the podcast, Abby is joined by Chloe Smith’s mom, Liza Smith, for a candid conversation about Chloe’s journey to Dance Moms and the moments fans never got to see behind the scenes. Liza shares how Chloe first got started in dance, what led their family to Abby Lee Miller and the ALDC, and what the audition process was really like from a parent’s perspective. She also reveals the terri...

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 alongsi...

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 envi...

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 f...

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 me...

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 behi...

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...

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 mu...

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 seri...

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! https://www.instagram.com/our3dads?igsh=c3pqZGN5c...

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 inte...

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 hi...

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...

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...

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 Ul...

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...

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 i...

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...

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 s...

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 energet...

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 abou...

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....

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, r...

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...