Abby Lee Miller

Abby Lee Miller gained fame as a strict and demanding dance instructor on the hit TV show "Dance Moms", shaping young dancers into competitive performers.

Reality Celebrity

September 21, 1966

Virgo

58

Miami, Florida, United States

Abby Lee Miller rose to fame as the founder of the Abby Lee Dance Company and the star of the hit television series “Dance Moms.” The show, which ran for eight seasons from 2011 to 2019, followed Miller and her team of young dancers as they competed in dance competitions across the country. Miller’s no-nonsense teaching style and the show’s dramatic moments made it a huge success, leading to the creation of several spin-off series.

Miller’s passion for dance began at a young age. She started dancing at the age of two and opened her own dance studio at the age of 14. She went on to study dance and choreography at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.

Throughout her career, Miller has won numerous awards for her choreography, including the Dance Teacher of the Year award from the Dance Educators of America in 2012. She has also been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for her work on “Dance Moms.”

In addition to her television success, Miller has appeared in several other shows, including “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition” and “Dancing with the Stars.” She has also released a book, “Everything I Learned about Life, I Learned in Dance Class,” and has her own line of dancewear and accessories.

Miller is a certified Zumba instructor and a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. Despite facing personal challenges, including a battle with Burkitt lymphoma, she continues to inspire and motivate young dancers to pursue their dreams.