Abby Lee Miller

Birth Name:

Abigale Lee Miller

Birth Place:

Miami, Florida, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer

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

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