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Amanda struggles to give the judges more facial expressions, which ends up costing her spot in the competition, in this clip from Season 1, Episode 9, "Cirque du Solos". #AbbysUltimateDanceCompetition #AbbyLeeMiller #DanceMoms
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[@thekidinthebasement.3505]

Her facial expressions were great though

[@oliviaruth1636]

edits queen ikr

[@haileym4585]

CrazyPandaGirl /

[@vienna222]

I mean they were fine but she was just raising her eyebrow, I mean look at Asia! No hate to anyone, I love all the girls!!

[@faithfrancesca6414]

Is it only me but does Amanda’s costume give me flashbacks of Brooke’s costume in season one (of dance moms ) you know the ugly costume 😂😂

[@kaylee5202]

Lol I see it now

[@Golddusttwin1]

Yep the one they said looked like penny wise 😣

[@sam6334]

lol

[@naomijoicet.delarosa5085]

OMG YEAH

[@alanasworld1904]

Ah yes the "Super model" costume

[@_mochiko_6306]

Was I the only one making facial expressions while she was doing it.

[@dasty3314]

dude whenever i’m watching dances i make so many faces lol

[@_mochiko_6306]

@@Ibrahim-wx5rv lol I'm the only one then 😄

[@_mochiko_6306]

@Nelly Voskoboynikova Rude 👿

[@Actuallyzed]

Kim_Tae_ Oppa i was

[@_mochiko_6306]

@@Actuallyzed I know it was hard I was doing while typing my comment

[@J_U_N]

Anthony is a fine choreographer, but he is a bad teacher. That is not his strong suit.

[@faithfrancesca6414]

j n that’s so true!

[@daria5846]

He is not a teacher... He is a choreographer. He is not supposed to teach he is supposed to choreograph for dancer who are already advanced

[@christinakornienko4029]

You've got to realize, that they are preparing these kids for professional studios, and no one there is going to not yell at you if you arent doing something right after that much corrections!

[@chickinisyumtm7374]

i would like ur comment but it’s on 420

[@joelmishahlaudencia7822]

True

[@kristianblake]

Just screaming “Face!” over and over again doesn’t help Amanda. They need to tell her what face to make. Just saying “be sassy! Be fierce!” doesn’t do anything. To Amanda, that may mean a small smirk and an arched eyebrow, which I did saw her do. To Asia, it means something else. To Brianna, it means something. Amanda showed small facial expression, but that obviously that wasn’t enough. They just need to explain their critics better it seems, unless it’s being edited out.

[@Dara-mv4wx]

Kristian Winkler ok but what else are you supposed to say besides “be sassy” or sm like that?

[@alejandralucia1428]

Kristian Winkler well the problem is that they can’t tell her what face to make because then it wouldn’t look natural. She needs to act the way she feels but she doesn’t

[@Tara-ki7bp]

they told her she had to go more. you can not blame anyone but amanda in this.

[@heejungbyun6934]

The choreographer already told her to be sassy, smile and stuff but she isn’t giving him what he wanted

[@MM-yo8gc]

Ultimately she’s one of the older dancers, she should be able to understand & take notes not have to be told every little thing to do like a beginner dancer or the little kids.

[@sphkrs]

"she needs to stop being so nice and humble." Okay that triggered me

[@juliannebauer1767]

same girl, same

[@lollol-tf6oi]

Mhm

[@rubyy7013]

she meant be more fierce and confident

[@Janiiya]

“Your spatially challenged, facially challenged... you need to figure it out” yikes 😳

[@rossella7207]

He is really rude

[@horselover1992]

Did Anthony say that?

[@user-lk6vp6to4q]

Lauren Friedman 1:43

[@sabrinapayal6101]

He outa line

[@Mandy-jt9lr]

No that's the world of dance! He was trying to get more out of her, anyhow! This was years ago guy's and really these comments still are coming through like it was yesterday😕

[@jesscrompton9852]

“I can’t get it out of you.” Yeah weird how people don’t respond to being screamed at

[@ayyojenlisa5126]

he was saying it nicely at first. they’re coaches, not parents. they’re not going to be sweet and quiet.

[@beckstyles3467]

So do it then

[@faithfrancesca6414]

She’s a really sweet kid and I feel like if she had less pressure on her she’d probably succeed Anthony wasn’t being a supportive teacher so she probably felt nervous ♡︎

[@diyadileep3049]

How did u do that Heart

[@bronwynseiter4281]

@@diyadileep3049 ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ Hehe

[@diyadileep3049]

Bronwyn Seiter 😞

[@bronwynseiter4281]

@@diyadileep3049 Sowwy

[@bronwynseiter4281]

@@diyadileep3049 I will show u how to do it.

[@caseydonners9220]

This poor girl is being told all the time “your face! your face!!” And she showed face but it wasn’t enough for them.. I hope that she makes it in the big show..!!❤️❤️ I’m rooting for you Amanda!!

[@tozzilil]

The face is as important as the dance. No one wants to watch a boring face.

[@oliviaaa3096]

she’s old enough to know what “face” & “emotion” mean. stop babying her. her interpretation was different but she definitely knew the concept of having emotion.

[@GMMBOO]

Amanda: I just tried my best.. Abby: sometimes you’re best isn’t enough 😒

[@emmyjo720]

Genie and Asti Stop try to make everyone into Brooke then

[@rose_millsie9287]

It's true

[@daria5846]

She is right tho

[@maredgwenllian9698]

I didn't see the faces expressions

[@madisonlynn5569]

Amanda is so kind, she deserves so much. God bless her ❤️🙏🏼 she’s amazinggg!!

[@lxibxker]

She doesn’t seem kind i mean saying a professional choreographer the his choreography is not great

[@ellahall310]

@@lxibxker tbf it wasnt from what we saw though

[@Anna-uo5me]

Sophia Weiner what’s her tiktok

[@sissylopez4468]

What is Amanda’s last name??

[@Blackpinkgacha]

@@sissylopez4468 Carbajales

[@diamondthomas7352]

Coreen is Just as Bad as Yvette Coming Into Amanda's Rehearsal Just Like Yvette Did Coming Into Asia and Brianna's Rehearsal, Coreen Should Be Focusing on Madison, Not Amanda and the Other Dancers in Their Rehearsal

[@estefani3435]

Diamond Thomas thank you. She really annoyed me

[@zb6070]

I think production probably made it happen. I remember Amanda's mom went into another dancer's rehearsa;.

[@diamondthomas7352]

@@zb6070 Yeah, It Was Asia's Rehearsal and Coreen Was There With Her

[@jeffsmalles9128]

I'm shocked that Anthony is in AUDC. It's so funny knowing how Abby and Anthony became rivals in 2013/2012? And this show aired in 2012.

[@2turg_2furious]

Jeff Smalles I think this was before that but I could be wrong

[@galexicatva3571]

Probably the rivalry was staged because if Cathy and Abby are acutally friends i doubt that Anthony and Abby are enemies

[@georgiathang5188]

This was before, that’s why he wasn’t the choreographer in 2nd season

[@bliss4992]

wait they are rivals? why?

[@jeffsmalles9128]

@@bliss4992 Because of Cathy...... I forgot, but like they were kind of rivals in season 3 of dance moms...

[@sienna5534]

Why would you compare a dancer to a dancer?? Like saying, "Preform like Asia" doesn't help. Amanda was right saying that that is ASIA'S thing not HERS

[@user-eb2zu8lk9r]

In dance, we are often told to borrow qualities from other dancers. That's why we watch eachothers performances, we have to look for things we shouldn't and should do. Performing with facial expressions is something every dancer should do, not just Asia.

[@juicyjisoox]

exactly

[@kairose3412]

C still, comparing a dancer to another dancer and “telling them to perform like x dancer” does nothing for your self esteem. Sure, every dancer should have facial expressions, and yes, the teacher should tell them that should they need it, but the way it is expressed is important as well.

[@jasminefunglm]

She was on America’s Got Talent AND World of Dance!

[@imonifountaine4075]

Jasmine Fung when ??

[@imonifountaine4075]

Never mind I know what you’re talking about, I though she was on there again recently tho lol

[@chachacelis645]

she was also in Live to Dance with her ballroom partner D'Angelo. and they won the competition!

[@foofa__loofa1271]

Oh I didn’t know she was on wod

[@bobslatter4591]

When?

[@amberliversidge3417]

Why give a contortion dance to a dancer who isn’t flexible 😂🤦‍♀️

[@Lexii.911]

Amber Liversidge to test her i guess or to make her look bad so they can send her home?😂

[@amberliversidge3417]

Official _Lexii true 😂

[@abigailfoley9947]

Probably bc Abbys ultimate dancer needs to be able to do many dances so if she can’t do contortion night as well get rid of her first..? Idrk tho

[@jessicabrown8158]

to test how flexible she really is and push her

[@amberliversidge3417]

Pineapple Queen true xx

[@mariellafuentes7819]

Amanda: The choreography is not that great Me: We love a girl who speaks the truth

[@charlixo23]

I can't with Kristie's nails 😂😂

[@_henry668]

◻️◻️◻️◻️◻️

[@hungryhippo8772]

Léa Why?

[@charlixo23]

@@hungryhippo8772 just try to spot her nails

[@yaliyahkumeh7588]

Then I'm pretty sure u never saw Cardi's nails 😂

[@charmainechan4088]

IKR XD

[@alyorellana9375]

Amanda has subtle expressions, but the ones she gives make you entertained and understand her emotion, I believe she did great, but she can be herself without having the overacted facial!

[@louismulveen3171]

Amanda has really amazing technique. Although I would agree that her emotions are really hard to capture in her dancing but she still did great imo and she’s so sweet I think❤️💖💜

[@xxsapphirexx_1224]

I’d prefer another season of this rather than dance moms because with this it’s not the og cast that makes it I actually like the show. And the moms would have a REASON to be so competitive. There would be something to be fighting for not just acting like preschoolers

[@earlgreymilktae]

Yeah, I don’t really care about the newer seasons of Dance Moms, but I would really love another season of AUDC.

[@realamericannegro977]

I like how the setting and dance costumes be more over the top in this show. The diva dance offs was fun to watch too.

[@ziondeleya3992]

She so adorable

[@BriannaFinnell]

Honestly her face is so relaxed....my would not be that relaxed if I was trying to even do any of that. I can see the emotion is “lacking” but she’s a child who is just trying her best.

[@Heyyydbksjhd]

Personally, I think Amanda's one of the best dancers there.

[@justcallmejessz3712]

Amanda's facials were critiqued from the first auditions. I just happened to watch the flashback from auditions for the 12 moving on to compete and Abby said the same about her never smiling

[@chloeboucher7281]

"My facial expressions kills her" ha ha ha I died 😂

[@pollyandrews91]

Amanda is the only one that I have seen that doesn’t pull the most dramatic tantrum about going home 😂😂😂

[@indee9859]

I think Amanda is so nice she trys so hard she deserves better 🧡

[@daria5846]

Nobody: ... Amanda: 🤨

[@adritube335]

2:17 That kid is sacaring me 😂

[@carleighe9584]

I thought she was absolutely STUNNING! And very entertaining, I just wanted to keep watching more!

[@vivianwang6647]

In this episode, Asia seemed so snobby and so full of herself and I literally hated seeing that. Maybe it’s just the script tho and she’s prolly a nice person irl

[@iwuvpiesgaming9164]

yeah but everyone was being mean to her i would act snobby too ..

[@nooraqueen2716]

She was 6!!!

[@dorisagard9644]

she had to rely on her face cause she knew her technique wasn’t there ans she could get away with just being cute

[@iwuvpiesgaming9164]

@@dorisagard9644 Yes her technique was not the greatest but she didn't just have a good face .. she dances strong and she can give a really good performance.

[@aiko3799]

@@iwuvpiesgaming9164 it wasn’t Asia, it was her mom.

[@diamondthomas7352]

Amanda, Asia, and Brianna are My Favorite Dancers on This Show

[@Star3marie304]

Me too!!💜💜They are also the sweetest in my opinion:):)

[@lol-uz7bl]

Diamond Thomas same

[@yaliyahkumeh7588]

Same

[@juicyjisoox]

sameeee

[@guts5398]

This show is abt bored lonely house wives living their life through their kids

[@lina6998]

What’s funny is that actually is true

[@ariannajaylin1585]

With dancing it’s like acting do you have to be a new character every routine and if you can’t do that then dance isn’t for you. It isn’t just about the technical dance moves it’s also about telling a story

[@abigailfoley9947]

Facts.

[@allisongarcia655]

Periodt .! If you don’t put any emotion in your dance it’s pointless.

[@audiocutsfordance2679]

if you havent perfected emotion yet then dont bother??? emotion is important but you dont have to be the best at it to still improve

[@jasmineopallake3477]

@@audiocutsfordance2679 I agree. We aren't a competition team. And we never have an actual story to our dances. We only smile most of the time. Nothing more. And people still like the outcome of our show, even though we aren't doing facial expressions

[@adelyn_su]

Yea my dance teacher says every single routine i do, is all about a story or involves a story line

[@tailorswiftt]

IM SORRY BUT AMANDA'S SONG IS KILLING ME RN. OH ACKO OH ACKOOOOO LMAOO

[@introvertedtee3010]

Did anyone else find it funny how Asia was in a cage saying my facial expression KILLS her and her mom looked at her like yasss

[@ZoeMiilk]

Amanda is a beautiful dancer, i just wish she would’ve used her face more. she definitely would’ve won

[@commentcoplegover5806]

Me:I'm a pro Dancer! Everyone: :/ Me:Oh (tears coming down)

[@appu6787]

*RELATABLE*

[@emilyadeline2667]

The fact that Anthony walked out on Amanda like he gave up on het broke my heart

[@aurelioarzate3106]

0:11 when i get caught stealing candy from the jar😂

[@skinniebutera2064]

AUDC really just proves that your technique matters just as much as your facials and emotion

[@alexb7172]

Amanda was such a good sport

[@lenaschweizer8382]

I actually loved Amanda’s facial expressions- she looked really sassy but not in that over-exaggerating way like other dancers did

[@albasketball9730]

She has a beautiful face her facial expressions could make the dance amazing. I see what the judges mean.

[@lulu_luvsu]

amanda has such a pretty voice

[@bee082872]

"My facial expressions kill her." Hahaha

[@sehunswifeu7667]

Amanda honestly seems like a sweetheart:’)

[@salvadorsworld188]

That music omg I could never but she did it and I’m happy for her for getting through it

[@yaldalatifi6154]

Amanda was always super nice she deserved more l hope that her dreams come true

[@aloragonzales832]

“I did my best with my face and everything” that’s so sad

[@simplykikiYT]

God bless her, she’s too sweet💔

[@lildancindva11]

Even looking at more recent videos, her face never changes

[@Priyanka..111]

I think her expressions on the final day were really good and upto the mark 🤗🤗

[@memaybeyou6276]

4:58 Ohhh.....😆 I thought she said "...it's just THERAPY in the end..." instead of "their opinion" (thank you closed captioning)

[@kerrimcvinney6081]

I'm sure all the contestants will be in therapy for years after working with Abby 😂😂😂😂

[@memaybeyou6276]

@@kerrimcvinney6081 IKR... and the mothers know this. 😒

[@Sillylily644]

I’m crying so much I’m so sorry for Amanda she does not deserve to lose!😔😔😔

[@ala_lilah_vargas3454]

The fact she Ended up being one of the best on AGT

[@aidaroberts8664]

Good job

[@silvanaperezgallegos193]

Please please give us the full episodes

[@amandamathew229]

Amanda is so nice it was sweet of her to hug Brianna even after she got eliminated that's a good sports man sprit

[@nooraqueen2716]

How did she fail !!!! Her facial expression were on point

[@coldblooded568]

Amanda doesn't need to do extra with her face. Her expressions makes her more mysterious. She can do these things with her hands tied!!

[@pareosfav4909]

Okay but I hated Asia here!

[@Chloe-wq4hc]

Fallinq_ xParis Her being 6 doesn’t excuse her for being rude..

[@Chloe-wq4hc]

Fallinq_ xParis Maybe in your opinion but I disagree.

[@Chloe-wq4hc]

Fallinq_ xParis Lmao, you say that like you know me.

[@Chloe-wq4hc]

Fallinq_ xParis Soo.. from your logic.. I’m hating on a 6 year old because I think what she said was rude? LMAOAOAO alright buddy.

[@Chloe-wq4hc]

Fallinq_ xParis I could think you were saying something to me rude rn. That doesn’t mean I’m hating on you though, I don’t even know you.

[@amieeyre1576]

Amanda did the best on the beam she held the split for longer than any other girl

[@itselxna878]

Amanda is a very cute and fair little girl, her mom is the same. Even tho they lost, they hugged Brianna and congratulated her, sad that Amanda was rejected for something she just had problems with..

[@cathyburke7872]

I hate it when the other mothers think it’s right or ok to go into a rehearsal that doesn’t involve they’re kids and then critique they’re kid like bro mind your own business and make sure YOUR kid doesn’t mess up

[@bodhisattfa]

i honestly LOVED that solo.

[@aleoator]

When she sounded like she was going to cry, she had the same facial expression as like 40% of the proformance

[@hadleysteht5924]

As a competition dancer I understand Amanda and her facial expressions issue cause I also have that and it’s not that hard to just let go automatically

[@kdprevost2444]

She is so mature others would just cry

[@silvanafelicio576]

She is so sweet

[@JoyLuk]

Me not making facial expressions while she was dancing😂

[@evgenijapaloska577]

I think that if she used more emotion she would defenitly win

[@juwairiyaumar7761]

1:08 That was a quite rude.. And I love _Asia's_ confidence.

[@maddiesvibesxofr9408]

Nice

[@weirdducklings5764]

Amanda is my favourite even tho i haven’t really watch this show🤗 She is so kind and hard working

[@lizzie2511]

when the choreographer goes like “MOREEE MOREEE” she just wants to quit i can feel her she just wants to shut that man up she legit tried her best with facial expressions and it was great

[@emelyaguilar7372]

Amanda and de angelo are the best cople for me 💖💖

[@mickiesconcertarchive]

I am not a fan of Amanda’s costume. 😬

[@abigailfoley9947]

MultiFandom McDobs I don’t really like it either 🙈😬

[@mickiesconcertarchive]

Renee kaba Isn’t the point of a KZbin comment to give your opinion? If you disagree, keep scrolling. 👍🏻

[@juliagelman8764]

did anyone else feel so bad for amanda at the end aww 😭

[@ivyplaysroblox7206]

The thumbnail 😂

[@natalieterrazas2747]

When she gets older she is going to smoke other dancers 👯‍♀️

[@annaribeiro3236]

Amanda is amazing dancer Asia is amazing dancer Maddison is amazing dancer

[@addyyy421]

2:01 and right there folks is what you call a bad teacher.

[@aminahmoustafa1008]

I would simply cry if I was in Amanda’s place. Like can Anthony just shut up for 5 seconds and let her concentrate on her dance for god sake.

[@dagmarboldt]

I love how Asia is like so sure that she’s gonna win and she doesn’t

[@novaly6232]

0:57 is why she got sent home

[@user-ts2il9fw2l]

I hate Asia she thinks she better than everybody and it’s really annoying 🙄. I think she will be great friends with Hadley

[@Chloe-wq4hc]

GamerZ Toons Argeed.

[@yaliyahkumeh7588]

Bruh... She was 7 y'all need to grow up. She wasn't even talking to u. Yeah she was kinda rude but that doesn't mean u should be hating on her smh

[@user-ts2il9fw2l]

Yaliyah Kumeh ye It’s my opinion (just saying not to be rude😁)

[@Chloe-wq4hc]

Yaliyah Kumeh 🥱🥱 everytime someone has a different opinion from someone else they’re hating. Girl please, ain’t nobody hating on a 7 year old.

[@yaliyahkumeh7588]

@@user-ts2il9fw2l Do u always have to share it opinion tho? (Just asking not to be rude)

[@pratishtharaghav]

Bro there is seriously something wrong Asia and her mother I know as of 2020 she has a fine attitude but back then ohhh my god she is making mean faces saying mean things about other beautiful dancers instead of having a mutual respect for them and take it as a healthy competition ..... And you know what it all comes from her mother .......

[@tlwest21]

Amanda is going well IMO I don't know what the standards are I'm not a dancer or dancer mom or any of that stuff but it was very entertaining and beautiful for me to watch so I don't really know I don't think she should change I think she should just do your own thing maybe

[@amajin1898]

I can't deal with asia loll

[@buteravalente9332]

In the AUDC it's Asia with the face. In the ALDC it's Maddie with the face.

[@ceason53]

Asia was never being rude you guys are overly sensitive everything she said was true! Your dead on stage if you can’t do facial expressions and that’s it! The dance world is harsh but if you cannot roll with the punches you’re gonna get knocked out 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@javsvakxv]

Fr tho :/

[@arianagray4620]

In the thumbnail she looked like GiaNina

[@pog.fr0g637]

Ya she does

[@louismulveen3171]

Yeh that’s what I though lol. Her face kinda reminds me of Kendall’s also I think she’s really pretty lol❤️

[@yes-bw9rd]

True

[@hearts8802]

I don’t know why every time a dancer is leave Audc it makes me wanna 😭

[@uhhokay9162]

Yaasssss Asia 😂😂😂😂

[@pshye1250]

i literally dont see whats wrong with her face lmao

[@user-df7ev7gd8o]

ikr 💀

[@trxndybxsketbxll4766]

Future Amanda is amazing she is on agt with her duo D'Angelo.

[@someoneinuniverse5364]

I think the reason why she got eliminated was because she lacked flexibility (to be a contortionist), and because she totally messed up her turns. Her faces were not that bad tbh.