Abby Lee Miller Biography

Fast Facts

• Once served as president of the Dance Masters of Philadelphia
• Earned her love of dance from her mother who was a member of the Dance Masters of America for over 50 years and also owned several dance studios across the country
• Quote: "I hate being on stage․ I never enjoyed performing․ That is one reason why I am a great teacher․"
• Quote: "I love the joy in a child's face when they achieve a goal or master a trick for the very first time․"
• After becoming certified to teach by the Dance Masters of America, she would eventually open her newly-redesigned studio, Reign Dance Productions in 1995
• Gained widespread notice and newfound fame after launching her debut reality series, "Dance Moms", on Lifetime in 2011
• Started the Abby Lee Dance Company at age 14 in Pittsburgh, a competitive dance company that has taught thousands of hopefuls since 1980
• Admitted that she realized she had made it after several of her students made their Broadway debut