When Does Dance Moms Season 9 Come Out? Is It Renewed?
Dance Moms ended after Season 8.
IMDb
4.7/10
Seasons
8
Episodes
224
Predictive Logic Analysis
Dance Moms has concluded its run. Production records list the series as ended, meaning the story has been brought to a planned close rather than left open. Barring a revival, there is no Season 9 in development.
What is Dance Moms about?
Dance Moms arrived on Lifetime in 2011 as a provocative entry into the reality competition space, pivoting away from the typical talent-focused format to center instead on the friction between an autocratic dance instructor and the mothers desperate to see their children succeed. The show's draw was deceptively simple: watch Abby Lee Miller, the domineering owner of a Pittsburgh dance studio, run her students through grueling rehearsals and choreography while their mothers watched from the sidelines, oscillating between protective rage and resigned acceptance. What made viewers tune in wasn't primarily the dancing itself, but the combustible interpersonal drama—the clashing philosophies about parenting, ambition, and what children should sacrifice in pursuit of excellence.
The show's distinctive appeal lay in its willingness to present Abby as neither villain nor hero but as a complicated figure whose harsh methods produced undeniably talented young dancers. The tone oscillated between documentary-style observation and manufactured conflict, with producers clearly understanding that the mothers' arguments and Abby's cutting remarks were the engine driving ratings. Unlike polished competition shows with clear winners and losers, Dance Moms thrived in the gray spaces between moments—the resentment building in green rooms, the tears shed in car rides home, the quasi-maternal bonds forming and fracturing among the dance mothers themselves. It occupied a deliberately messy middle ground between aspiration and exploitation that made the show simultaneously compelling and uncomfortable.
The series maintained a dedicated viewership across eight seasons and 224 episodes, though critical reception remained decidedly mixed. Dance Moms became a cultural phenomenon primarily through social media discourse, where viewers debated Abby's methods and discussed the long-term fates of the young dancers with invested fervor. The show's cultural footprint extended well beyond Lifetime, generating a devoted fandom that followed the cast members' subsequent careers in entertainment and social media. It established a template for the "authority figure and frustrated subjects" reality format that would be widely imitated, while also raising uncomfortable questions about the ethics of documenting children's development and distress for entertainment that critics and audiences would continue wrestling with years after its conclusion.
Created by Abby Miller
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Is Dance Moms renewed or cancelled?
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Dance Moms Season 9 Release Date
No new season is expected. Dance Moms has ended, so there is no upcoming release to anticipate unless a revival is announced.
Best & worst episodes
Dance Moms seasons
Season 12011 · 13 ep
- 1. The Competition Begins2011-07-13 · ★ 10.0
- 2. Wildly Inappropriate2011-07-20
- 3. Cheerleader Blues2011-07-27
- 4. Stealing the Show2011-08-03
- 5. When Stars Collide2011-08-10
- 6. Dying to Dance2011-08-17
- 7. She's a Fighter2011-08-24
- 8. Love On The Dance Floor2011-08-31
- 9. From Ballerinas to Showgirls2011-09-07
- 10. Cathy Brings It On!2011-09-14
- 11. It All Ends Here2011-09-28
- 12. There's Only One Star2011-10-05
- 13. Most Outrageous Moments2011-10-12
Season 22012 · 28 ep
- 1. Everyone's Replaceable2012-01-10
- 2. Return of the Candy Apples2012-01-17
- 3. Brooke's Turning Point2012-01-24
- 4. No One Likes A Bully2012-01-31 · ★ 6.0
- 5. Brooke's Back2012-02-07
- 6. Jill on the Rampage2012-02-14
- 7. Bullets and Ballet2012-02-21
- 8. The Runaway Mom2012-02-28
- 9. Topless Showgirls2012-03-06
- 10. Miami Heat Wave2012-03-13
- 11. Melissa Pleads the 5th2012-03-20
- 12. Waiting for Joffrey2012-03-27
- 13. Abbygeddon2012-04-03
- 14. The Battle Begins2012-06-05
- 15. Night of the Living Dancers2012-06-12
- 16. I Know What You Did Last Competition2012-06-19
- 17. Maddie Has A Secret2012-06-26
- 18. How Do You Like Them Apples?2012-07-10
- 19. Worst Birthday Party Ever!2012-07-17
- 20. Guess Who's Back2012-07-24
- 21. Break A Leg2012-08-07
- 22. Revenge of the Candy Apples2012-08-14
- 23. The Recital to End All Recitals2012-08-21
- 24. New Girl In Town2012-08-28
- 25. Solo Fever2012-09-04
- 26. Nationals 902102012-09-11
- 27. Reunion (1)2012-09-18
- 28. Reunion (2)2012-09-25
Season 32013 · 38 ep
- 1. The Beginning of the End2013-01-01
- 2. Out With the Old, in With the New2013-01-08
- 3. But I'm a National Champion!2013-01-15 · ★ 7.0
- 4. Liar, Liar, Dance Mom on Fire!2013-01-22
- 5. Revenge of the Replacements2013-01-29
- 6. Boys are Cuties, Girls have Cooties2013-02-05
- 7. Rotten to the Core2013-02-12
- 8. You've Been Unfriended2013-02-19
- 9. Bye Bye Baby2013-02-26
- 10. All's Fair in Love and War2013-03-05 · ★ 6.0
- 11. Camouflaged Maneuvers2013-03-12
- 12. The Apple of Her Eye2013-03-19
- 13. She's a Maniac2013-03-26
- 14. Watch Your Back, Mack2013-04-02
- 15. The Politics of Dancing2013-04-09 · ★ 7.0
- 16. May I Have This Dance?2013-04-16
- 17. The View from the Top2013-04-23 · ★ 6.0
- 18. Candy Apple Showdown2013-04-30
- 19. Tell All (1)2013-05-07
- 20. Tell All (2)2013-05-14
- 21. Boy Crazy, Mom Crazy2013-06-04
- 22. Two Girls, One Solo2013-06-11 · ★ 8.0
- 23. An Apple a Day Keeps Abby Away2013-06-18
- 24. No Room for Rotten Apples2013-06-25
- 25. Chatter, Part 12013-07-02
- 26. Chatter, Part 22013-07-09
- 27. Tap Versus Hip Hop2013-07-16
- 28. Abby’s So Far This Season…2013-07-22
- 29. Recital Rebellion2013-07-23
- 30. Clash of the Dance Moms2013-07-30
- 31. The Dancing Dead2013-08-06 · ★ 6.0
- 32. Gone, Abby Gone2013-08-13 · ★ 7.0
- 33. On-Again, Off-Again Abby2013-08-20
- 34. Diva Las Vegas2013-08-27
- 35. Do-Si-Do and Do-Si-Don't2013-09-03
- 36. The Big Not-So-Easy2013-09-10
- 37. Dance Moms Reunion: Hurricane Abby2013-09-17
- 38. Dance Moms Holiday Special: Twas the Fight Before Christmas2013-12-10
Season 42014 · 32 ep
- 1. Welcome Back ... Now Don't Get Too Comfy2014-01-01
- 2. Two Can Play This Game2014-01-07
- 3. Abby Strikes Back2014-01-14
- 4. Chloe vs. Kendall: Round 22014-01-21
- 5. No One Is Safe2014-01-28
- 6. Clash of the Chloes2014-02-04
- 7. Big Trouble in the Big Apple2014-02-11
- 8. Wingman Down2014-02-18
- 9. Nothing's Fair in Abbyville2014-02-25
- 10. No Solo for You2014-03-04
- 11. Blame It on the New Girl2014-03-11
- 12. Sister Showdown2014-03-18
- 13. Decisions Decisions2014-03-25
- 14. Family Comes First2014-04-01
- 15. Lights! Camera! Dance!2014-04-08
- 16. Presenting My New Team2014-04-15
- 17. Seeing Red2014-04-22
- 18. Girl Talk2014-04-29
- 19. The Battle of Maddie vs. Chloe2014-05-13
- 20. Abby's Top Ten Dances2014-06-17
- 21. Double the Moms, Double the Trouble2014-07-29
- 22. Kiss or Get off the Pot2014-08-05
- 23. 3 Soloists, One Star2014-08-12
- 24. Abby-phobic2014-08-19
- 25. Chloe Gets Revenge2014-08-26
- 26. No More Crybabies2014-09-02
- 27. The Understudies2014-09-09
- 28. Another One Bites the Dust2014-09-16
- 29. 45 Second Solos2014-09-23
- 30. Hollywood Here We Come, Part 12014-09-30
- 31. Hollywood Here We Come, Part 22014-10-07
- 32. Playing Favorites2014-10-14
Season 52015 · 33 ep
- 1. 99 Problems but a Mom Ain't One2015-01-06
- 2. Abby Got Served2015-01-13
- 3. JoJo With a Bow Bow2015-01-20
- 4. Bye Bye Pittsburgh2015-01-27
- 5. Hello Hollywood, Goodbye Abby2015-02-03
- 6. Nia Risks It All2015-02-10
- 7. Wild Wild West Coast, Part 12015-02-17
- 8. Wild Wild West Coast, Part 22015-02-24
- 9. The Great Divide2015-03-03
- 10. The New Maddie?2015-03-10
- 11. Nia's Last Chance2015-03-17
- 12. Abby's Trash, Cathy's Treasure2015-03-24
- 13. Mackenzie's Time to Shine2015-03-31
- 14. Hollywood, Round Two2015-04-07
- 15. Maddie vs. Kalani2015-04-14
- 16. Video Killed the ADLC Star2015-04-21
- 17. Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 12015-04-28
- 18. Showdown in Pittsburgh, Part 22015-05-05
- 19. Seeing Stars2015-05-12
- 20. Dance Moms Down Under, Part 12015-05-19
- 21. Dance Moms Down Under, Part 22015-05-26
- 22. Live From LA, It's Kendall K2015-06-09
- 23. Maddie vs. Mackenzie2015-06-16
- 24. West Coast Strikes Back2015-06-23
- 25. Abby vs. Kira2015-07-30
- 26. Where in the World Is Abby Lee Miller?2015-07-07
- 27. Abby vs. Kira ... AGAIN!2015-07-14
- 28. Solo Battle: Round 12015-07-21
- 29. Baby Dance Mama Drama2015-07-28
- 30. Nia vs. Kalani: Winner Takes All2015-08-04
- 31. Chaos at Nationals2015-08-11
- 32. City of Angels2015-08-18
- 33. Slumber Party!2015-08-18
Season 62016 · 33 ep
- 1. New Season, New Rules2016-01-06
- 2. Abby vs. Melissa2016-01-12
- 3. Mini Dancers, Big Drama2016-01-19
- 4. Now You See Abby, Now You Don't2016-01-26
- 5. Abby's Replaceable2016-02-02
- 6. Abby's New Favorites2016-02-09
- 7. Debbie Allen to the Rescue2016-02-16
- 8. Maddie is Back2016-02-23
- 9. Nia Saves the Day2016-03-01
- 10. Abby Lee Horror Story2016-03-08
- 11. The Maddie Rumor2016-03-15
- 12. Brynn's Big Moment2016-03-22
- 13. ALDC Does Vegas2016-03-29
- 14. JoJo Steals the Show Show2016-04-05
- 15. Melissa's Announcement2016-04-12
- 16. Mack Z Vs. Abby Lee2016-04-19
- 17. Mini Madness2016-04-26
- 18. One Last Dance2016-05-03
- 19. Hello and Goodbye2016-05-10
- 20. The Girls Say Goodbye2016-05-17
- 21. Maddie and Mackenzie Say Goodbye2016-05-24
- 22. Abby's New Beginning2016-08-30
- 23. Nia & Kendall Face Off2016-09-02
- 24. Girl Talk (3)2016-09-06
- 25. Return of the Minis2016-09-20
- 26. Mommy Meltdown2016-09-27
- 27. Mini Mayhem2016-10-03
- 28. Abby, You're Fired!2016-10-11
- 29. JoJo Is a No Show2016-10-18
- 30. ALDC for Sale?2016-10-25
- 31. Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like Ab-bee2016-11-01
- 32. Two Teams, Two Studios (1)2016-11-15
- 33. Two Teams, Two Studios (2)2016-11-22
Season 72016 · 29 ep
- 1. Fight for Your Life2016-11-29
- 2. Abby's Worst Nightmare2016-12-06
- 3. Return of the Rotten Apples2016-12-13
- 4. Winner Takes All2016-12-20
- 5. New Kid on the Block2016-12-27
- 6. No Clowning Around2017-01-03
- 7. The Fresno Curse2017-01-10
- 8. ALDC Ain't Dead Yet2017-01-17 · ★ 10.0
- 9. Battle of the Blondes2017-01-24
- 10. Breathless in Denver2017-01-31
- 11. Leaving La La Land2017-02-07
- 12. It's Not Always Sunny In Pittsburgh2017-02-13
- 13. Same Old Frenemies Part 12017-02-21
- 14. Same Old Frenemies Part 22017-02-21
- 15. Judgment Day Approaches2017-08-01
- 16. Abby Flies the Coop2017-08-08
- 17. Out with Abby, In with Chloe - Part 12017-08-15
- 18. Out With Abby, In With Chloe - Part 22017-08-22
- 19. All Choked Up2017-08-29
- 20. Stamina, Stamina, Stamina2017-09-05
- 21. Ashlee's Big Decision, Part 12017-09-12
- 22. Ashlee's Big Decision, Part 22017-09-18
- 23. There's a New Team in Town, Part 12017-10-03
- 24. There's a New Team in Town, Part 22017-10-10
- 25. Everyone's Replaceable ... Even Abby2017-10-17
- 26. Under Cheryl's Spell2017-10-24
- 27. The Best Is Yet to Come2017-10-24
- 28. Abby's Last Dance2017-10-24
- 29. Chloe & Christi's Encore2017-10-24
Season 82019 · 18 ep
- 1. Abby's Big Comeback2019-06-04
- 2. Mommy Dearest2019-06-04
- 3. The Broadway Brat2019-06-11
- 4. Choose Wisely2019-06-18
- 5. Queen of the ALDC2019-06-25
- 6. Lilly’s Ultimatum2019-07-02
- 7. Yolanda's Back2019-07-09
- 8. A Team on Trial2019-07-16
- 9. Making a Splash in Pittsburgh2019-07-23
- 10. No More Mamma Drama2019-07-30
- 11. Hannah Unmasked2019-08-06
- 12. 2 Jackets, 4 Dancers2019-08-13
- 13. Abby's Audition2019-08-20
- 14. The Return of Studio 192019-08-20
- 15. Rise From the Ashes2019-08-27
- 16. New York Nationals2019-08-27
- 17. Reunion: Return of the ALDC2019-09-03
- 18. Reunion: Kids Tell All2019-09-10
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Pressley Hosbach
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Lilliana Ketchman
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Brady Farrar
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- When does Dance Moms Season 9 come out?
- Dance Moms ended after Season 8.
- Is Dance Moms renewed or cancelled?
- Dance Moms has ended. Its final season has already aired and no further seasons are expected.
- How many seasons of Dance Moms are there?
- Dance Moms has aired 8 seasons so far.
- How many episodes of Dance Moms are there?
- There are 224 episodes of Dance Moms across 8 seasons.
- Who created Dance Moms?
- Dance Moms was created by Abby Miller.
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