Ranking NATIONAL "Dance Moms" Routines 🥇 | Abby Lee Miller

[@therealabbyleemiller]

Thank you for watching my newest video! It's all about deciding which season's national routine makes the top of my pyramid. Do you have a favorites list? Tell me below and don't forget to like, subscribe and turn on those notifications. It means so much to me that all of you continue to watch. Dance has been the most important thing to me since I was a little girl. It changed my life. Happy to continue this journey and share all I know about dance and the technique behind it.

[@dinodoesgaming3611]

I HAVE BEEN A FAN SINCE 2014 and have learned to dance at home because of you

[@_livvy.d]

when I started watching dance moms it encouraged me to start dance! ❤️

[@BARBIE....26]

U okay mom...💜💜💜💜

[@camilaabonilla]

I always watch the show un yt it is amazing ❤️.

[@Juicing369]

Oh sister, has to be that silly rap number (Boss ladies).

[@sara31773]

It would have been nice if the series had shown some of the behind the scenes with the planning of costumes and choreography. They showed the final product without showing us all that goes into it.

[@pranshiarora5667]

Yess it would've been awesome!! 😎 And maybe if she could react to all episodes of dance moms too

[@Becksnnc]

Because the show didn't actually centre around dance. It centred around the "drama" involved in dance. The show was about the moms after all. It's in the name.

[@autumnoverland2347]

Exactly my thoughts

[@lol-uz7bl]

right, would have been so much more entertaining than drama

[@sara31773]

@@lol-uz7bl right, I get it. But seeing that a time or two would have been interesting. I thought the show was lying on her behalf because we never saw that process.

[@koordoncito]

The waiting room deserved better, it was an amazing dance, the girls should've won the national title

[@strangelys]

i agree

[@ave7281]

i agree

[@grandeposts3468]

YES!! You could have heard a pin drop

[@amberkay3983]

It was beautiful but I think the main reason it didn’t win was because it definitely seemed like more of a piece as opposed to a competition dance. There weren’t a lot of moments where the girls were really doing moves with extreme technique or difficulty.

[@gracem7967]

I agree

[@agfan84]

It’s nice to see Abby watching and smiling with positivity. It seems she’s had some peace and personal growth with all that’s happened.

[@ttdub14]

Abby did some crazy things but I have to agree about The Waiting Room. That is hands down one of the BEST dances that she ever created on the show. No way it didn’t win. Plus Jeanette’s dance was lame. And her recreation of the waiting room was awful.

[@jillianmckenzie6742]

AGREED

[@noellec3113]

I think it was didn't win bcz there wasn't a lot dancing or wasn't like a competitive dance or someone like that but it was a good dance

[@maddief7035]

Watch the dance moms uncovered abt this! There was definitely something fishy about that competition

[@kayleeloughran11]

FR

[@ianeveritt6873]

Agreed it was awful 😣

[@terellsterrifictv7466]

Despite everything that happened, am I the only one who thinks Abby secretly has a soft spot for the og’s and still loves and misses them dearly???

[@May.May0927]

I think about that all the time

[@marilyn1984]

Most likely I’m sure she has regrets about something’s she said to them when they were younger but Life goes on

[@starburstzz]

Of course. I always wonder why she keeps talking about them but they were like her babies back then. Now they are grown up. I’m sure she wishes she still had a relationship with them but life goes on I guess

[@Fiercedancers1]

Yes

[@yaitsasha]

im sure she does. i wonder what their relationships would be like had this show not existed - it caused a lot of drama

[@CucFan]

The bit about Paige in The Last Text - I wish you had explained Paige's importance to Kelly and the other moms the way you did here. So much of the problems and drama could have been avoided with better communication and discussion of the good points of the girls rather than yelling and screaming about their flaws. Also, the dresses were perfect. You should always tell people to watch the full dance of The Last Text. So many people have said there is hardly any dancing in it, but that is because they are remembering the version that aired. The full dance has some lovely synchronized dancing with Chloe, Maddie, and Brooke. Those three should have been a trio more often.

[@aubreygrassmuck8707]

Yeah i do agree but like dance moms is about----DRAMA------ So maybe the producers or smth had smth to do with it but I do agree with you

[@clarafurin972]

Wasn’t her foot broken?

[@Mhick2470]

@@clarafurin972 no that was later in the show

[@DanceMomsCastEdits]

​@@Mhick2470it was actually prior to the last text while doing a back tuck

[@hazimsam-kh1yf]

Trueee some of the problems and fighting can be avoided if Abby and the moms can just talk communicate properly but all of them seem work up and stress with one another

[@isaisa967]

Abby really does know how to lure someone in. My goodness I didn’t even realize I was watching this for 29 mins😅

[@isal5659]

fr😭

[@dramatic-KenZ]

Same😮

[@LilJigglypuff999]

Abby, you really have no idea how many lives you have touched. There are so many kids that were interested in dance just because of this show, my niece included. Thank you for making these kids stars.

[@Haha-ri4uw]

I’m included 😂

[@nanaconte7532]

Like me i begon watching it last summer and now i am really flexible

[@feliciatran5667]

Dance Moms really gave me an inspiration to take Dance classes, and it’s been my dream sport since i was in middle school! i’ve been having a passion for the sport ever since i started watching Dance Moms on Lifetime! it’s my dream sport since i’m not able to do sports bc of my medical condition

[@alicejinx2247]

Literally i lost so much weight finding passion in dance, not competitive but for therapy and fun and classes to enjoy

[@catsandcucumber4858]

But at what cost 😭

[@LoveeTayyx3]

I am SO CONFUSED about how she ended the commentary about season seven. Her hairstylist was sobbing and shaking her to wake up and in hysterics because…they brought back an old cast member? WHAT?

[@evietrinityamer]

AND LEFT NO CONTEXT… LIKE WHAT??????

[@justcallmejessz3712]

THANK YOU!. I rewatched it twice because I couldn't figure out what I missed!

[@alyssastewart738]

Right! And making it seem so creepy that she was like basically kidnapped right away and sent to the hotel like what?

[@stayonezy5570]

@@justcallmejessz3712 EXACTLY

[@pickle8549]

It was about chole coming back, they didn’t want Abby there to see chole

[@dalton8681]

the last text is definitely my favorite group dance ever performed on dance moms, it was so nice to hear your behind the scenes on everything after all these years. i went to one of the season 8 competitions and it was such a cool experience. i wish they aired more of your dances though.

[@nazzysushi2711]

I love how confident abby is in the girls’ capabilities to win with the choreography she provided. Amber alert was one of my favourite, I actually knew more about what the alert was about after watching the number so many times.

[@jayjvy25]

I just rewatched ”is there still hope” But it was recorded on someone’s phone and Abby was spot on with what she said. The audience was SPEECHLESS when Kalani OD’d at the end. They didn’t know whether to clap or not.

[@rickmcfeely9715]

“Is there still hope” made the ART of dance click for me. I look at every dance different after that dance showed me how dance can telll a story that touches people. Abby you are so talented. Hope you see this. “Home again” also just gives me chills.

[@ellam5163]

I love how Abby started to smile on the first dance shows that she loves what she does. I love her confidence!🥰

[@44beiber]

I know she has a questionable reputation but you can tell when she watches the dances she loved those kids and has a passion for teaching.

[@haleybryan3606]

The waiting room was so incredible! By far the best emotional connection with me, I still feel something every time I watch it. It was beyond dance competitions, a piece of true art

[@sun-mi6yk]

season 7 is definitely my favorite because all my favorite dances were there like blush and bashful, family court, the bow, ghost town, the fairest of them all, six feet underneath, is there still hope, and etc. I also adore the elite team they had an amazing chemistry when they are dancing together, it looks like they are all just one person dancing gracefully. plus kalani was my favorite dancer and she really got the chance to shine on that season. 💜

[@violetmoon5152]

It’s so funny that Abby still remembers her dances like it was yesterday😂

[@uhhh5738]

The story behind dance moms isn’t just drama it’s way more.

[@janareeves7482]

Home Again has always been my favorite group dance; and I recognized the relevance of lifting the dresses the first time I saw it. It a truly beautiful piece of music and choreography.

[@adamwush5479]

Abby is so talented!! The way she can use dance to evoke such emotions both on and off the stage is so powerful! Cheers from London xx

[@parvatichiarella3430]

i can tell that abby cared so much about these kids and they’re dancing careers. they are so lucky to have had her as a teacher. great job abby

[@michaelcampbell3304]

Exactly everyone keeps saying all these bad things but there so lucky to have Abby as a teacher and to be apart of it

[@nabirahcorville550]

Lmao okay

[@andreaa1659]

Have you never seen the show? How mean she sometimes was to the kids? Yes, the producers for sure did a lot to make her look bad BUT some scenes are very obviously just what she said.

[@michaelcampbell3304]

@Sara Moustamandi she still teaches online zoom

[@djjones7039]

@@michaelcampbell3304 they’re*

[@karlyr9885]

I would love to listen to you adjudicating a number at competition. The few times I have been allowed to hear my daughters critiques they were very interesting and for the most part helpful for the dancers. Her first ballet solo (age 6 in novice) at her very first competition one judge was so impressed with her and his video critique was heartwarming to listen to. She didn't make the top 3 or do anything crazy but he gave her a special award, "the small but mighty award". Taking the time to make her feel like a million bucks and letting her know on stage all the things that impressed him.

[@iloveeandyyyy]

7:Amber Alert 6:The Prom 5:Home Again 4:The Waiting Room 3:This is my Beauty 2:Is there still hope 1:THE LAST TEXT My favs are 7,5,4,3,1 numbers

[@pinkeyseecharran3669]

Can we appreciate miss Abby posting for us every week i love u miss Abby

[@pinkeyseecharran5093]

Tank u miss Abby for the heart

[@jessicasteiner7298]

The last text was an amazing routine, I also was shocked when the waiting room lost I thought it was really good, all the girls were amazing dancers.

[@onyxie9581]

Like I don't get tired of abby talking i literally watched every single second of this video lol

[@suchaxcapricorn6420]

dang for what abby has been through, she looks great. good for her.

[@sngray11]

Thank you Abby for sharing your insight and explaining the behind the scenes information that wasn’t shown in the show about the various Nationals group dances. 💗

[@queenplayzz]

FOR EVERYONE WONDERING SHE DIDNT DO SEASIN SIX BECAUSE SHE DIDNT CHOREOGRAPH IT

[@aliluv7816]

Thank you

[@Preppykel]

There was no season 6 nationals

[@queenplayzz]

@@Preppykel sh eliterally says in the end she didnt choreograoh season 6 nationals

[@Preppykel]

@@queenplayzz Well she didn’t choreograph it because they didn’t go to it.

[@shanycedavis8858]

​@@Preppykel they did go season 6 nationals it was the zieglers last day on dance moms

[@jolewis5309]

I love you! Behind the scenes is awesome. Had you done this sooner with the moms I think they would have understood you more, but that said you couldn't have done that because you had constant competition. Crazy. So glad youre back.

[@stellachisom]

This woman is so talented, I just love watching her

[@julieattard7390]

Amazing choreography great to see you happy and looking well x

[@_katielynne]

I love how Abby does not talk bad about the girls. She is very pure with her words.

[@ryland5719]

Maybe not in this video but she still talks bad about them

[@Lol-dq2th]

I remember when the first season just started,me and my cousins would sit in the living room,watching and trying to remember all the steps to later put up a show for our family.Now we all 3 are 16 and 18,and all inspired and great dancers.Thank you!

[@djjones7039]

great dancers according to whom exactly? Just curious, not trying to be rude. What credentials do you guys have?

[@Lol-dq2th]

@@djjones7039 all of us have won several titles in groups and solos,i think that speaks for it self ☺️

[@ghoststan3574]

The show was great, and no matter who you still talk to or whats going on currently, the show would not have been better with anyone else. I do believe that every cast member may have had their bad days, but they all, including you, are truly nice people now that the tension of a reality show no longer pressures them. I love the moms podcast where they talk about their experiences and the nice thing is that they all get along. There are no hard feelings between them. And all the girls get along. Its nice to see.

[@RileyyWasHere]

I would love to see you list your top 10 favorite routines from the whole show!!!

[@rock_talk4004]

waiting room was absolutely incredible, it was so beautiful and moving, it absolutely should've won

[@Imnotjadewym]

I love dance moms and still watch the episodes over and over again its so entertaining! I could never dance like that Im not even flexible Im basically a potato but anyways love ya Abby!♥️

[@ValeriaLiera]

Your relevant, yet creative pieces are so inspiring and powerful. Thank you so much for sharing them!

[@heyitsjrae23]

granted every child who is in dance wants to dance especially in a national number but with the last text i 100% agree with abby. i used to choreograph dances too and i would have done the same thing. if paige didnt “die” in that number it wouldnt have gotten the message out like it did. and to be honest i cried like a baby when i saw that number for the first time

[@aliceg4057]

Glad to hear your perspective on everything that happened. There’s always two versions of the story and it’s important to hear them both Really glad for your videos it clears everything up

[@jasminehendrick9298]

I really believe you don't get all the credit you deserve! AMAZING choreography, amazing costumes! Especially since you and gianna had very little time to choreograph all these dances!

[@pranshiarora5667]

I AGREE!!

[@nadias2667]

i ii

[@sarahalviz979]

She literally took all the credit when the girls won and when they made a mistake all of a sudden it was their fault, even though she was the teacher.

[@jasminehendrick9298]

@@sarahalviz979 Being in that environment must of been very hard though the producers had complete power over the cast and could change their every move. Abby might have done some questionable things in the past but that doesn't take away the fact that she worked incredibly hard.

[@connorvaccaribeauty3643]

Thank you so much for coming to see swing @LPPACS!!! I hope you liked it!! ♥️♥️♥️ we love you swaggy Lee

[@-Evangeline.]

I swear Abby's imagination is just insane and so powerful. I need her thoughts 😭

[@Me-vc2dm]

I love how Abby cares so much about other dance studios and doesn’t think that hers was superior to others. Abby love your work❤️

[@hayitsmaa]

thank you for making this video, Abby. for the explanation of the dances and why everyone left the dance after the awards in S5. now that i understood the bigger picture of the dances, it makes it easier to understand why the choreography was so. thank you, you’re really great! love from Malaysia

[@mtfan3457]

Personal ranking: 8th- And there was one (season 6) 7th- Amber alert (Season 4) 6th- Beautiful (season 1) 5th- Home again (season 3) 4th- The waiting room (season 5) 🥉- The last text (season 2) 🥈- There's still hope (season 7) 🥇- The prom (season 8)

[@noheliag2769]

For me it's the same rank but the prom would be eigth and There's still hope would be first

[@Wynterraven1111]

Abby, I hope you never stop making these Story Time videos. You absolutely captivate those who watch and listen. You also look beautiful and I healthy in your healing. 😊 I love your determination.

[@I_LoveXikers]

Omg i love dance moms so much its sad like i have an obsession, i have watched all 8 seasons at least 4 times. I love how miss abby has put time aside to create a video for us every week, she is absolutely stunning and she has gone threw SO MUCH but she is still going perusing her dream and following after her mother. Mrs. Maryen Lorrain Miller will forever be my inspiration. Abby ilysm you probably can’t/won’t see this but if you do, thank you for everything you have done you have inspired me to be a dancer and to never give up and keep going. OMG and pls tell me you are making a season 9, obviously if you are well and heathy but i really hope to see you more on lifetime and keep being a WONDERFUL person And teacher. Ilysm i hope you see this ❤️❤️

[@lol-uz7bl]

you always nailed the national dances, the concepts were always so cool

[@shelliea4621]

There were so many beautiful group dances & solos that I loved so much. You made me appreciate dance & come to truly love it... as a spectator. I really miss the show.

[@summerb758]

Abby I love watching your videos. I’ve watched Dance moms with my daughter from the start. We are born and raised near Pittsburgh. I just have to say you look amazing! I am so glad your doing well! Can not wait to see what you have planned for the future. No matter what it is I know it will be great!

[@ghoststan3574]

I know all to well that you and the original cast moms had a tense relationship, but I do know that you definitely had some good memories with them, Especially the less confrontational moms. It couldn't have been all negative. I would love to see you talk about the positive memories that you had with the moms and kids. Because life is too short to resent each other. I've been a fan of dance moms right from the start, and I've seen fights go down and some of them were worse than others. But I also know that due to the strain of being on a TV show, that can happen. I would just love to see some of the behind the scenes moments or some of the more positive memories you had with the moms because I'm sure it wasn't all bad.

[@graceowens6910]

Your reaction to the season one dance is everything you really did love those kids so much

[@cutegril_fi9184]

I always love to dance, dancing is my passion and I love it. Watching dance moms has always make me love dance more and more, I would really love for Abby to teach me. But I’ve been struggling with things at home. Love you Abby 🥰🥰

[@kristenbowman4281]

Abby! Can you do a video on your favorite solo that each child on the show did? I love hearing an experts opinion on what makes a routine good or great. Much love! 💖

[@stephanielombardozzi2971]

It’s so interesting to finally hear your perspective. I have a new found respect for you, dance and all your work.

[@allisonm7223]

The AMBER Alert System began in 1996 when Dallas-Fort Worth broadcasters teamed with local police to develop an early warning system to help find abducted children. AMBER stands for America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response and was created as a legacy to 9-year-old Amber Hagerman

[@rmxj5548]

Even if you had some ups and downs with those girls and even with how things ended seeing you react to them shows how much you still love and care for them

[@rentiafensham6658]

Abby looks beautiful! So glad she made a good recovery, been watching dance moms all these years, love it! Wish they can make n season 9

[@phil34nc]

Awesome numbers. I think “Where have the children gone” was up there too. Definitely a memorable piece.

[@haleybryan3606]

My ranking would be: 1- the waiting room 2- the last text 3- this is my beauty 4- home again 5-is there still hope? 6- the prom 7- amber alert So many amazing routines, the stories told in the dances are what set ALDC dances apart. It didn’t matter who was dancing, there was always choreography that made everyone look good.

[@kikiwylesky]

I loved watching dance moms just for fun. I only ever danced at my school for 2 years. I wish I had the opportunity to dance since I was little!! 🥺💖

[@Corrie561]

I agree with Abby, S5 nationals was definitely fixed

[@slayyy7116]

my ranking: 1. is there still hope? 2. and then there was one 3. the prom 4. home again 5. the waiting room 6. the last text 7. amber alert 8. this is my beauty

[@mantisreligiosa1915]

My list. From favorite to unfavorite: 1. AMBER alert 2. The last text 3.The waiting room 4. Is there still hope? 5.Home again 6.Beautifull 7.The prom

[@jillmclaughlin6179]

Loved the last text the best too! I do also love the earrings! Lol

[@Turnkey196]

YES QUEEN 👏🏻👏🏻 SPILL IT ALL. WE ALWAYS KNEW AND LOVED YOU. SO PROUD

[@kyliesmith7903]

"Is There Still Hope?" Is literally my favorite dance ever to be on Dance Moms.

[@CB394]

When I took Irish dance, we called "re-dancing" recalling. I recalled at class feis twice. My favourite Nationals routine was The Last Text. Thank you for doing that one because I sent it to the people I know to remind them not to do the same thing. Also these girls were under driving age at the time so it taught them that they shouldn't text and drive. I love all the nationals numbers actually. Winning and losing is healthy for kids and it's character building.

[@pounceroreo]

You were the star of the best reality show ever!! Thank you for still producing content love you!!

[@osky529]

It's horrible what they did to the waiting room also hilarious everyone knew where the secret meeting spot was. You may have "lost" a few times in the road hit a few bumps abby but you won the race 🏁 🏆 🥇

[@dfsgirl]

The waiting room is one of my favorites of all time. I’m still confused on what happened between season 7 and 8 😂 I love this behind the scenes tho!

[@Whyyouackinsocraycray65]

I thought I was the only one, the story was getting so juicy but she never really said what happened

[@krissygreenidge]

@@Whyyouackinsocraycray65 FR! I need to know morw.

[@bittersweetaldc6965]

Honestly I would never even think about buying or even thinking about buying Abby’s key earrings, but she pulls them of so well!

[@jacquijackson592]

Love you Abby. You make my heart glad. You are an overcomer

[@Fire-ALDC]

Dance moms is the reason I dance today ❤️ I have no regrets

[@catraishot]

I never really understood "The Last Text" until a few months ago when I lost a friend to a bunch of teens in a car goofing off. They hit a tree. My friend was dead at the scene, a girl won't be able to live a normal life again, but the 2 that caused the wreck get to walk freely and come back to school...

[@petuniadessert3285]

the waiting room %110 should’ve won. it was so good and all the girls did amazing

[@delena4evertvd267]

Abby had her toxic moments but the majority of the time you can tell she really loves these girls and dance and always has. and a lot of her toxic moments were with the moms or other adults too, because those moms and the other adults were crazy.

[@amvahs]

abby is an amazing story teller.

[@yourfavblondexx]

OMG ABBY LOOKS GREAT

[@c.gust2135]

you should do one group dance, 4 solos, and one or two duet/trios from each season you would bring to nationals that you didnt bring, but for solos you cant have a dancer doing more than one solo, it has to be four different soloists. also, it can be from any part of the season and from the special episodes after the season love you videos ❤❤❤

[@bblatina5239]

Abby , you are a great teacher .

[@beautifullytragic]

Missed opportunity for ranking the nationals routines in the form of a pyramid 😂 oh well. Loved watching the show when I was growing up doing competitive dance here in Australia ❤

[@SherlockHom3boy]

This is my beauty STILL reigns as #1 for me. It made me wanna dance truly

[@Pcglauren]

hi Abby you are an amazing choreographer!!

[@deborahsmith9232]

Loved season 8. I’d like to see the choreography process.

[@DanceMomsMad]

S5 was a mess!! Kalani won the duo/trio division with her solo 🙄

[@spillthwinesfinds1244]

I do love your earrings Abby. They are very unique and cool! Wow very interesting about the competition that you walked out on. I love hearing the inside story of these things. I enjoy this video thank you so much for sharing. I love you Abby!

[@MsDisneylandlover]

New Orleans dance was great. My favorite part of dance is that I loved the outfits, especially the hats.

[@Kozygirl-j7l]

These are remarkable! Love them, especially The last text!

[@surlywithfabshoes]

Totally 100% on board with the last text and the importance of the role. I guess my question is, why was this particular child selected for it? Was this the foot injury happening around that time? The role was amazing even if she was still, because it sends the message that you don’t need to be thrown from the car to die in a accident. You can be alone in a car, buckled in and be killed if the circumstance is right. Not sure why her mom didn’t get that….

[@waterboi772]

I would love to see a video on your rating or telling us behind the scenes stories of each mother

[@brittneywilliams2683]

You’re such a great storyteller.

[@Inkate.wetrust]

This is so cute you can tell Abby misses them even if she doesn’t want to admit it💕

[@TheSBSD.Dancers]

To be honest, when Maddie and Mkenzie left I was crying for a entire week because I was so sad they left. Dance Moms was definitely one of my favorite childhood shows. But seriously I was so sad when they left. After that dance moms didn't feel the same anymore. They were like my role models. And as-well as the entire original elite team.

[@marie.d0]

i still can’t believe they didn’t won with “the waiting room” is from far one of the best and saddest piece ever made in dance mom. it’s my personal favorite overall. people were crying, i can’t get over it

[@Lavoura]

FOR REAL! I don’t even know what the judges thought. It was emotional, cool, sad, professional AND fabulous!

[@Lilshawty739]

BUT I SURE DID ROLL OUT! I love her so much