Lifetime’s Dance Moms has captivated audiences for years, showcasing the intense world of competitive dance through the lives of young dancers and their mothers. If you’re just discovering the show or a long-time fan wanting to revisit, you might be wondering: how many seasons of Dance Moms are there to dive into?
The original Dance Moms series boasts a total of eight seasons, filled with drama, dazzling dance routines, and unforgettable personalities. Across these seasons, viewers have been treated to 224 episodes of the main show, alongside several special episodes that offer extra glimpses into the Dance Moms world. Beyond the flagship series, the Dance Moms universe has expanded with a few spin-off series, though none have achieved the same longevity as the original. These spin-offs include Dance Moms: Miami and Dance Mums with Jennifer Ellison, a UK-based version.
However, the spin-off attempts were short-lived. Dance Moms: Miami concluded after just one season, and Dance Mums with Jennifer Ellison wrapped up after two seasons. The original US Dance Moms series remains the most successful and enduring installment in the franchise.
Will There Be a Season 9 of Dance Moms?
After Season 8 concluded in 2019, many fans believed Dance Moms had danced its last dance. However, after a five-year hiatus and a few special episodes to keep the spirit alive, Dance Moms has returned in a fresh format. Dance Moms: A New Era premiered in August 2024 on Hulu, effectively rebooting the show with a new dance instructor and a brand-new group of talented young dancers.
This time, the dance instruction is led by Gloria “Glo” Hampton, owner of Studio Bleu Dance Center. Interestingly, since the filming of the new season, Studio Bleu has reportedly closed. This adds an extra layer of intrigue to the new season.
Abby Lee Miller, the iconic and often controversial instructor who was central to the original Dance Moms, departed Lifetime and the show in 2020 (as reported by PopCulture) and is not involved in Dance Moms: A New Era. While Hampton reportedly invited Miller to visit the set, she declined.
Currently, Dance Moms: A New Era, effectively considered season 9, has 11 episodes available for streaming. These episodes promise the signature Dance Moms blend of high-stakes competition and interpersonal drama, from cast reunions to clashes of personalities.
If you’re ready to watch or re-watch, Dance Moms is available for streaming on Tubi, and Dance Moms: A New Era can be streamed on Hulu. Get ready to witness the next generation of dance moms and their talented children navigate the competitive dance world!
