Dance Moms

Right now you can watch Dance Moms in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus — and it is more addictive than the premise lets on. 8 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Abby Miller anchors the format, but the whole cast makes it watchable. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Dance Moms keeps coming up in conversation. Dance Moms understands that the format only works if the people in it feel real. Dance Moms is an American dance reality series that debuted on Lifetime on July 13, 2011. Created by Collins Avenue Productions, it is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the Abby Lee Dance Company, and follows children's early careers in dance show business and their mothers. Abby Miller and Stacey Ketchman give it a personality the format doesn't always earn. 8 seasons (2011–2019) gave the story room most shows never get. What keeps Dance Moms from feeling stale is a production that knows when to get out of the way. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Reality sceptics are warned — Dance Moms has converted more than a few doubters. Viewers who responded to Teen Mom 2 will find a lot to like here too. 8 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. The format has been copied endlessly since Dance Moms first appeared, which is the most honest tribute the industry knows how to give. Impossible to watch casually.

Dance Moms wrapped up in 2019, created by and starring Abby Miller — and 8 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.