Leave It On The Dance Floor

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 unforgettable moments to her thoughts on body confidence, teaching the next generation, and where life has taken her since, including becoming a Dance Mom herself to her beautiful children. This episode is packed with heart, laughter, and incredible insight into the entertainment industry.Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments and 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!FOLLOW KAYCEE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaycstroh/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaycstrohAbby Lee Apparel: Use Code: ALDCELITE for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEECAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemillerINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbyleeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_millerTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee

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 made the day unforgettable, to the journey that led Kira from an Arizona mom to one of the most memorable personalities on Dance Moms, this episode is packed with laughs, memories, and plenty of tea.Kira also spills behind the scenes secrets from both Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Dance Moms, sharing what it was really like auditioning for AUDC, meeting Abby for the first time, and navigating the highs and lows of reality television. She reflects on favorite routines, memorable challenges, and fun stories from living with the cast during production.The conversation also dives into Kira and Kalani’s transition to Dance Moms, including their first day walking into the ALDC in Pittsburgh, early impressions of the moms, the challenges of joining during Season 4, and some of the most talked about moments from their time on the show. Kira shares her perspective on the biggest conflicts, the decision to leave during Season 4, and what ultimately led them to return for Season 5 in Los Angeles.We also talk about some of Kalani’s standout moments on the show, favorite solos and group dances, and the unforgettable moment she received her car on television. Plus, Kira reflects on some of her favorite memories with Abby both on and off camera and what she is most grateful for from the entire experience.Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments and 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.Learn more about the Dancers Against Cancer movement and make a one-time or even monthly donation at imadanceragainstcancer.orgAbby Lee Apparel: Use Code: ALDCELITE for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEECAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemillerINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbyleeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_millerTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee

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 “Walk Walk Woohoo,” her 2026 overseas tour heading to Europe, and some exciting guests already lined up for Season 6 of Leave It On The Dance Floor.We’re also celebrating 100 podcast episodes with our premiere back this week! We truly can’t express how grateful we are for all of our listeners across the globe. Thank you for your continued support as we enter this exciting new chapter for the show.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! Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEECAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemillerINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbyleeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_millerTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee

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! Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.comLearn more about the Dancers Against Cancer movement and make a one-time or even monthly donation at imadanceragainstcancer.orgShop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floorCONNECT WITH ABBY LEE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEECAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeYOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemillerINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbyleeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_millerTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee

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=c3pqZGN5cnZhbTlkhttps://youtube.com/@our3dads?si=MfFFQ1FFAEJhdfCm Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby’s Studio Rescue spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more! Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today!www.abbyleedancecompany.com Learn more North Shore Animal League and how you can help make a donation to better the quality of life for Animals in need!https://www.animalleague.org CONNECT WITH ABBY LEE:PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEECAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbyleeINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbyleeFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abby_lee_millerTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee

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. 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! FOLLOW BLAKE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakemcgrath/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blakemcgrathofficial Abby Lee Apparel: Use Code: ALDCELITE for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.com Learn more about the Dancers Against Cancer movement and make a one-time or even monthly donation at imadanceragainstcancer.org Shop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floor CONNECT WITH ABBY LEE: PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEE CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbylee YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemiller INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbylee FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/ X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_miller TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldctherealabbylee

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. 🎧 This is a Patreon-exclusive episode! Become an ALDC Elite to watch now at patreon.com/therealabbylee Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby’s Studio Rescue spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more! Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.com Shop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floor CONNECT WITH ABBY LEE:  PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEE  CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbylee YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemiller INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbylee  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/ X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_miller

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!   Join us each week as we rewatch and recap your favorite moments/episodes of Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby’s Studio Rescue spilling behind the scenes secrets, exclusive never-before-seen content and more! Follow Sheryl! https://www.tiktok.com/@sherylgomes https://www.instagram.com/sherylgomes13 Abby Lee Apparel: *Use Code: ALDCELITE* for 15% OFF your first order today! www.abbyleedancecompany.com Learn more about Chef Bruno Serato’s Caterina’s Club & help feed a family of 4 with a donation of just $5! www.caterinasclub.org Shop Podcast Merch! https://shop.hurrdatmedia.com/collections/leave-it-on-the-dance-floor CONNECT WITH ABBY LEE:  PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/THEREALABBYLEE  CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/therealabbylee YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@therealabbyleemiller INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/therealabbylee  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAbbyLeeMiller/ X(TWITTER): https://twitter.com/abby_lee_miller