The Story Behind the ALDC l Abby Lee Miller

STORYTIME!!! Ever wonder when/where the legacy of the ALDC began?? Today I'm giving you the true story behind my livelihood. I hope you enjoy this very sentimental video talking about something near and dear to my heart. What would you like to see next?
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[@therealabbyleemiller]

What'd you all think? Reminder to check out my linktree every week for Merch and ALDC Zoom & in person Class Info! #ALDCALWAYS

[@lenavdw.0469]

I love the aldc I have been watching it since I was 3! Keep going abby!!! ❤️

[@click_r3da_134]

Wait are you still training in the ALDC?!

[@rachealfields3389]

Is there a competition for choreography? Could you start a show geared to the producing of that more than the dancers? Also can you make tutorials on how to be a choreographer for people that want to teach?

[@sngray11]

I enjoy watching all of your videos and I learn something new in every video that you post on YT. Thank you for sharing. 💗

[@joeweintraub]

Wonderful story. I always wanted to hear how it all began. ❤

[@C0RINN3]

After being Dance Mom’s fans over years I never expected this to be backstory of what made all this happening. It’s incredible the content you make about Dance Moms.

[@itsjustmeflo8684]

She’s definitely spoken about it before, however never in this depth though lol. And agreed she does make great content

[@C0RINN3]

@@itsjustmeflo8684 Yeah like never full exact thing that was going on in detail

[@itsjustmeflo8684]

@@C0RINN3 right! I enjoyed hearing the back story and learning a bit more about her. It’s kinda nice to see a softer side to her lol

[@C0RINN3]

@@itsjustmeflo8684 Yeah lol since use to her being mean to the girls inside Dance Moms before.

[@chloebinet2529]

She is the reason those ungrateful brats got what they did.

[@OrigamiTree]

I have so much respect for Abby! This is the best video I’ve ever seen from her. How does one steal 38 trees though? 😳

[@VIKINGOCATIRE]

Unbelieable all the obstacles average people with entrepreneurial spirit have to deal with jumping through hoops and adversity put up by the local laws of ordinances or whatever which ultimately goal is to deter people to open business and simply acccept being employees and workers for somebody else usually the establishment

[@baylee_grace3136]

@@VIKINGOCATIRE in English please

[@Gaywomen]

@@baylee_grace3136 lol

[@Fiercedancers1]

@@VIKINGOCATIRE did you swallow a dictionary

[@kennie727]

@@VIKINGOCATIRE when you just keep hitting the center autosuggest

[@cayleemc]

Her parents gave her their life savings? that explains why she goes so hard on what he does! She had no choice but to succeed! They believed in her with all their life literally! There's NO WAY she could let them down! Sounds like she had really really great parents & im so glad she had such a success story to give her parents back in exchange for their life savings! the star/sidewalk thing was a good idea!

[@ciaraliston]

After being a Dance Mom’s fan for years, I always wondered how you were Abby. I’m so pleased to see that you’re making content again. Looking forward to what you do next. Love from the UK xx

[@stevenrpondue1157]

Your parents are absolutely so proud of what you built and what talent you brought to the world. Thank you.

[@Isabella-pv6jv]

Everything you post has honestly been interesting to watch I’m glad everything working out for you 🙂❤️

[@Fiercedancers1]

Sammeee im so mad that this video is soo short! Atleast 32 min Abby💖💖

[@lizaelenaaa]

@@Fiercedancers1 dude she finished explaining it.

[@Fiercedancers1]

@@lizaelenaaa want moreeee

[@aoifedarlington4094]

@@Fiercedancers1 mmo

[@stasiajackson101]

@@Fiercedancers1 19 minutes ain’t enough?lol

[@caytlin_bx4127]

Hearing Abby talk about how she didn’t do well at school and now she’s famous, has a successful dance studio has me wanting to go back to dancing and one day have my own dance studio!!

[@robinball8463]

Good for you! I hope that you pursue that dream! You got this!

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Gotta stay in school for the business element though so don't give up there.

[@lawsonodowd]

This is like listening to your Nan tell a story about the “good old days” lmao

[@blackswanaldc8553]

40th life because this comment honestly deserves it

[@brittanycraver1153]

I'm from PA and stories like yours make me proud. So many people think its all about being from "top" states like Cali, Florida, New York, or Texas. I love it when our PA people make it big! Thanks for the background stories. They really make it feel real; real people living real lives dealing with real issues. I hope you keep posting videos!

[@fredjones2541]

These stories are actually really interesting and informative for those who want to get into business but also don't want to be taken for granted. I hope you keep going through the does and don'ts...especially when it comes to financials and contracts.

[@malkiaconteh4528]

Abby Lee Miller is one of the reasons why I started dancing.

[@overachiever.com10]

Same well not same I danced at an exam only dance school and we changed to a different one and I found Abby lee miller’s KZbin channel #lifetime and that’s why I am a beautiful dancer

[@diongrey5033]

@@overachiever.com10 how’s your 2024 Abby Lee miller

[@Lily-tj8gb]

Abby is such a good story teller, and it’s so nice to get her perspective on things. Keep ‘‘em coming!

[@kellydee1057]

Abby playing that clip and trolling herself right off the bat at 1:14 had me cackling, much respect

[@kapon1845]

yeah she can make fun of herself which is a good quality to have as long as you dont do it too much

[@chrissya4135]

When I first started watching dance moms I had no idea I would have a daughter who absolutely loves dance. Fast forward to now, my daughter is 6, she loves dance and is on the comp team. She is doing her first solo and duo this year. She loves watching dance moms too

[@CoachTee.]

She is literally so inspiring. Say what you want, but I really admire her as a entrepreneur, visionary, and talent. I can’t wait until she uploads more stories. 🤞🏼♥️🙏🏼

[@jasongilliam5355]

Abby is a dance genius!!!! She made those kids and moms!!!! Makes me sick they don't give her the recognition she clearly deserves!!!!

[@simplyevy8466]

Makes you sick eh? Abby is a great person now but the way she treated those kids wasnt't exactly the best thing. Yes, she helped them

[@ThatEmoGirl]

@@simplyevy8466 She didn't treat them any differently than they treated her. Try to keep up alot of the show was edited out of context. They was all literally paid to be mean to each other ding dong!

[@simplyevy8466]

@@ThatEmoGirl first of all, “ding dong” ur arguing with a tween who is prob smarter than you, and ik what dance moms is and how it works, my wifi glitched and I couldn’t write the rest of the comment “ding dong”

[@ThatEmoGirl]

@@simplyevy8466 That is impossible that a teenager could be smarter than me. I have way more life experience and knowledge under my belt. All you have is your government indoctrination. Insubordinate and disrespecful to your elders, yes, you have that going for you. Definitely not smart.

[@yacobeinauan9533]

@@simplyevy8466 If u don’t understand that reality tv is mostly scripted idk what to tell you. I have seen kpop dance teachers at work too. They are also as strict as Abby. Thats how this industry works. No sugarcoating just tough love. Multiple kids came forward saying they’re grateful for the way Abby taught them cuz it gave them thick skin. Please log off.

[@aumeerhalimah8639]

This show was my whole childhood and am so amazed that abby is still doing contents about these and the backstories

[@ethanhill03]

Your content is literally my favorite to watch. I’ve followed you since the beginning of Dance Moms and to see you give us the actual truth now is amazing. Keep doing this please! Hope you’re staying safe and healthy💖

[@retrogoddess7902]

Dear Abby, I enjoy your genuine happiness you get from revisiting the simpler times amongst your family and the community you grew up in. It was really refreshing to hear how much love and passion you put into your future from such a young age. Please continue posting, and I hope you're doing well ❤️

[@lifewitsymp]

Hi Abby I grew up watching dance moms you were literally my tv coach number one reason why I am a contortionist

[@southernsweetangel7948]

I88

[@jenifernguyen2795]

When I have kids one day in the future, I really want them to take classes with you Abby! I literally love you and your videos and have followed you since the Dance Mom days. But you made me love dance even more and made me wish I had something to be so deeply passionate about. I always used to say that if I could be reborn, I hope I'm reborn as a dancer. I see how much you care for your dancers and I have so much respect for you Abby. Take care of yourself and I hope the world sees that you really can do it all no matter the downfall.

[@pinkeyseecharran3669]

Let us appreciate miss Abby for putting so much in to these videos for us even. That she has been trou so much. We all still love u miss Abby😍😍😍😍💝💝💝

[@karadunn677]

Obsessed with you and dance moms,but only since Covid ! My 12 year old has never danced a day in her life until Covid happened and we put Abby lee on the tv for a solid year and she decided this competition thing is what she’s going to do! You literally made her want to be amazing. And then you demonstrated how hard you have to work and sacrifice to be amazing. There is something very special about your story telling that is addicting. Gooooooood tv !

[@jeremychase8363]

She's such a good story teller

[@lrj4302]

I really enjoyed this story, wow all the trials and tribulations you had to go through. Thanks for sharing. Can you do a story on some of the first dance teachers you hired for the company and what styles they taught?

[@meganchristinevincencciaki5081]

LOVE hearing stories about your youth, your childhood, teen years, your parents, etc! Love it! Encoré! 😂

[@lola-nu3ku]

having that many “fails” at opening a studio i would almost give up. after that many tries it would seem as thought it wasn’t meant to be, but abby kept spending so much money and it really paid off

[@SkimbleShanks9]

cant wait to see more episode reactions 😍 happy to see you looking amazing!! you’re glowing!!

[@Rob_snowpeep]

I absolutely love these!!!! Please start doing them again!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@mollyfalls]

you’re such a good storyteller! you should do more videos like this about the history of the ALDC

[@karlyr9885]

Hugs from 🇨🇦. Truly enjoy watching your videos. I'd love to take my daughter to tour/take a class in our studio one day. As much as the show producers forced drama on the show, I appreciated the look behind the scenes of dance competitions before I became a dance parent. It goes a bit against the grain but I prefer a stricter teaching method such as yours, if we lived in the states I would want my daughter in your studio. Take care & stay safe

[@jaylakayalah5798]

We LOVE these kinds of videos, such an upturn in your KZbin content recently

[@swaggymolly9611]

Abby lee I'm not sure if you will see this comment but I want you to know we all love you and hope your doing well

[@swaggymolly9611]

Love you 💓

[@lexislife2790]

Your videos are so Amazing I love the work that you have done In the whole dance community you inspired me to start dancing and you are very talented thank you so much for changing my life

[@paulablanco4485]

I loved getting to know where you came from and how you started your journey as a dance teacher. I also love the business part of what you do! Hopefully you can continue making videos like this!

[@gunjpatel4862]

I was watching the TV in the background… but was kinda still listening to Abby 😊

[@EngageinEnglish]

I'm a teacher, and I can tell Abby is a fantastic teacher❤

[@ashleyannecracchiolo4938]

This video was absolutely incredible. You should tell more stories!

[@dianee7778]

My birthday is September 21st (1965) too! You are always so put together with your makeup, clothes and jewelry! As the years have gone by you’ve actually gotten prettier…how does that happen? All the best to you!

[@beccag420]

I used to dance but we didn’t do competitions, we only did rehearsals. Also, I’m glad your telling us the true story about Dance Mom’s. I love you though Abby you are such an inspiration.

[@jo-penford]

I loved Dance Moms and I miss it so much. Used to rush in from work to catch the episodes. Great to see Abby doing so well. ❤️

[@bellax0o609]

Love this❤ I wish they would make a new dance moms or AUDC.

[@sarasmith181]

Abby I just started watching all your videos starting with dance moms then Abby Lee Miller Ultimate Dance Composition then your personal videos and so on. I would like to thank you on behalf of all your students, parents and just us that have been along for the ride. You have spent a life time invested in these children that he up to have such a great career thanks to you! Your awesome and have so much talent. Hang in there girl

[@summerb758]

I am so glad your doing so well! I told my daughter that we are going in to check out your building soon. I need a hoodie or 2 and wanna show support. I have lived in PA all my life always within a half hour of the city. I can not wait to see what you have coming up next. No matter what it is I know it will be great!

[@pel7292]

after watching dance moms A BUNCH i was inspired to start dance. i always have done competitive gymnastics and i just recently like 2 years ago re started dance competitively (i’ve done dance before but not competitive) i LOVE IT!! u inspired me to start dancing!! i absolutely love dancing and i am so happy that i tried something new!

[@hannahthompson3305]

Okay but genuinely this was so sooooo interesting to watch/listen to. Abby we need more story times because I loved this ❤

[@heartshio]

omg ur bd is my moms bd! i had been a fan for 5 years! i luv this!

[@lou216]

I’m 19 and still watching Abby Lee videos

[@scarly9674]

i actually love to hear you tell stories abt your life they’re so fascinating

[@brucebaker831]

This is just as good as the show you really was the star no matter what nobody say your just entertaining an so good at what you do

[@Inkednative]

Abby Lee Miller is my favorite human being. She is so funny and I love her witty comments. I miss her being on tv.

[@bethsamuels9469]

Love hearing these stories!! We definitely need to hear more🙌 Hope your doing well✨Super excited for my new ALDC merch to arrive🇬🇧❤️

[@haileylloyd6066]

I’m loving these sit down videos with Abby

[@darnellmartin9558]

Seeing all the pictures on the wall at 4:57 got me teary abit.

[@ottothecrazydoggo8975]

Hi Abby! I love seeing your videos! I never imagined how different dance moms really was! You inspire me so much! After my surgery, I will join the Zoom classes! You inspired me to start dancing! Thanks so much!

[@lorainedurfee903]

Had traditional ballet class. Not spinning around or french words for dance. I went into music and school band. So much to keep young girls into a class for more than a summer event. These words are a good report of the abby dream; a book would be a documentation and treasure. To much time for book;life goes on and that is abbey"s way.

[@borokafecso7638]

I just love the story!🥰

[@kariccio]

I love this storytime series. And you are a great story teller 💕

[@genevievebrooks3717]

Happy birthday Abby! Sending you lots of fun and happy wishes all the way from Australia!

[@deborahwolff5651]

I still watch the old Dance Moms episodes. I hope you come back for more. Imiss you!.

[@roxannemabe4417]

I love love love hearing these stories. Keep them coming. You should have added the pictures of the freshly built ALDC. You certainly are one amazing lady ❤️❤️

[@QueenM.M.]

I HONOR ABBY LEE MILLER SHE PURSUED HER DREAM AND MORE.I LOVE THE STORY BEHIND THE START OF ABBY LEE DANCE STUDIO 💎👑💗

[@Canadian_deer]

ABY pls keep making vids ❤️❤️

[@celestegalvan4530]

You went through so much hassle with the making of the studio, but I am so glad of the outcome it got you!

[@Its_EdenDuh]

The pampers commercial at 12:12 😭

[@juliaa.garciaa_]

Hi, I love your videos so much!

[@Rob_snowpeep]

Great story teller! You found your spot!!!! ❤

[@suzanne1430]

That's crazy about the trees......dang tree thieves.

[@deeaygow]

This is amazing! I love learning about the history of the ALDC. Can you give us a story time on how you and Giana met and how she became your assistant?

[@peralez2383]

hearing how bad everyone screwed you is maddening

[@yvetteleglise6337]

I'm a dance moms fan for years and I really loved the show

[@jolene8019]

IM A HUGE FAN OF THE DANCE MOMS YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST DANCE COMPANY EVER!!❤️🔥

[@ashleyshroyer8311]

Legate Of the show is amazing

[@heartsvibe8915]

Her voice is so relaxing

[@Stephysays1]

This is fascinating as a studio owner!

[@Alolra2]

I love u abby lee

[@chrismiami174]

you’re amazing bro i’ll watch anything u put out

[@ernesteinbruce6532]

I love when you exact to dance moms episodes . Your stories are interesting!

[@littlesunshine1116]

from all that stuff you went through you HAVE TO do another season PLEASEEEEEEEE!

[@addiekeeler8305]

I am loving this dance moms series on your channel Abby!

[@klbaldo]

I love the way you tell these stories

[@mila_ookk1497]

i love this story it makes my love for the show grow more

[@chopsbump1]

Wow I am so glad you did this video it Totally changed my view of YOU..You are a inspiration.

[@O_DoodleMom5]

Wow! I’ve just learned that you are really, well, …nice!! You look absolutely amazing! Loving the backstory and hearing about the business aspect!

[@Barbs_creations]

Great video, I really enjoyed hearing about how you started out. I danced for years, like you, it was recitals, shows, entertaining seniors or kids parties. I started teaching very young as well, I loved it. I had what I thought was a great mentor , she taught me and I worked for her. I also worked teaching at a couple of recreation centres in the city. Right after I got married, and I have no idea why, she told me she no longer needed me. I would have worked for free teaching on Saturdays for her. I was so hurt. I taught for a few more years, then had my first child. Took a year off and moved out of the city and taught there in a studio for a couple of years. I admire the fact that you had a great mother who was a dance teacher and you kept at it. My mother was great, but my dad passed away when I was in my teens and eventually I lost my passion for teaching. Now that I am older there isn't a day goes by that I wish I had kept on with it. I love your ethics and enjoy hearing all about the great dancers you have taught. Keep up the great work and enjoy it as long as you can,

[@HudsonTufford]

I really wanna see people go Through the place

[@graphicsguy2023]

Abby really needs a new show with a new network that focuses solely on DANCE and not the moms. I miss seeing her choreograph and the dances coming together

[@lealied]

Thank you for sharing your live story. It is incredible inspiring! Im voting for more informative videos like this.

[@heyeveryone]

This is why I love Abby Lee!! All the other "business owners" want to sell false dreams lol no one tells it how it is!

[@jordanelizabeth9750]

Your drive and persistence is so admirable❤️

[@islaclement]

I defiantly think that the show made abby seem way worse than she really is. They only showed clips of abby when she was upset and aggravated when in reality there was so much more happening behind the senes than what we saw and she is really a good person.

[@trip7002]

While this is particularly true, it doesn’t excuse her making fun of kids appearances and being extremely vile towards certain students. Abby is not a “really good person.” She’s just okay.

[@islaclement]

I never said that is was okay what she did. Notice how I said "Really, a good person" not a really good person because how she treated kids was terrible and I will forever stand by that but she did grow as a person.

[@sssssofia1]

Abby share stories of crazy parents like the pastor one we saw on tv, but from all your years or experience with the dance studio. Also, share crazy stories in competitions

[@mathewreale2902]

Hi Abby, Firstly, a big hello from Perth, Australia. This video was such a joy to watch and it was great learning about how ALDC came to be. I would love to hear more stories like this, I.e. things that went on in the early days of your business.. Struggles.. Joys? Etc ☺️❤️ I look forward to your next video 😘🤩

[@pinkeyseecharran3669]

I am still a kid but my dream is to meet u one day miss Abby💝💝💝💝💝

[@daphnecalaunan5432]

when i saw the video i saw maddie at the screen, i know that abby loves maddie so so much, the screen is all about maddie

[@Kayla_Ann6932]

I have a lot of respect for Abby and Abby really made me wanna do dance. I will try my best to be the best I can be at dance for abby!

[@wendyrafferty1266]

Abby, when are you gonna be back on TV? I'd love to see a show made by you!

[@CaitlinAPope]

No wonder why I love you so much my bday is September 20th! Now I know why you're a perfectionist!

[@jessicashaffer460]

Great job never bowing down