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Dance Moms at the May 2015 opening of ALDC-LA in Los Angeles, season 5. From left: Holly Hatcher-Frazier, Kira Girard, Melissa Gisoni, Jill Vertes and Jessalynn Siwa.
Abby Lee Miller is the director of Reign Dance Productions (formerly Maryen Lorrain Dance Studio), which houses the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC), of which she is owner and chief choreographer.[4][5][6]
Gianna Martello is an instructor for RDP covering all genres of dance, and is also the assistant choreographer for the ALDC Junior Elite Competition team.[7] Martello studied dance under Miller's tutelage through Reign Dance Productions.
Melissa Gisoni is the mother of Maddie, a lyrical/tap dancer, and Mackenzie, an acro/jazz dancer and singer.[4] Maddie and Mackenzie studied dance at Miller's studio through Reign Dance Productions from an early age. They were original cast members of Dance Moms, continuing on the ALDC team/cast through season 6.
Dr. Holly Hatcher-Frazier, Ph.D is the mother of Nia,[4] a contemporary and acro/jazz dancer and singer (Nia Sioux). Nia had earlier studied dance at Miller's studio through Reign Dance Productions. She was an original cast member of Dance Moms, continuing on the ALDC team/cast through season 6.
Jill Vertes is the mother of Kendall,[4] a lyrical, contemporary/jazz dancer and aspiring popstar (Kendall K). Before joining the ALDC in season 2, Kendall studied dance at Rogers Dance in Pittsburgh and Studio 19 in Cranberry Township, PA.[8] During season 2, Kendall was portrayed as having switched teams (to the CADC) for several episodes, but she has been on the ALDC team/cast in seasons 2-6.
Kira Girard is the mother of Kalani Hilliker,[4][9][10] a lyrical/contemporary dancer. Before joining the ALDC in season 4, Kira and Kalani appeared on season 2 of Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition (AUDC).[11] After several weeks with the ALDC team in season 4, she was a team/cast member of the ALDC in season 5.
Jessalynn Siwa is the mother of JoJo,[12] a jazz/contemporary dancer. Before joining the ALDC in season 5, Jessalynn and JoJo appeared on season 2 of AUDC.[13]
Kelly Hyland is the mother of Brooke, an acro/lyrical dancer and singer, and Paige, an acro/musical theatre/jazz dancer. Hyland's daughters studied dance at Miller's studio through Reign Dance Productions since age 2 and 5. Kelly and her daughters were original cast members, leaving halfway through season 4 (in November 2013), after Hyland's long and troubled personal relationship with Miller led to confrontations during the show.
Christi Lukasiak is the mother of Chloe, a musical theatre, contemporary and ballet dancer. Chloe had earlier studied dance at Miller's studio through Reign Dance Productions since age 2. Featured as original cast members, the Lukasiaks left the show and team at the end of season 4 (in July 2014) after increasing indifference and insults from Miller.
Cathy Nesbitt-Stein is the mother of Vivi-Anne, who joined the ALDC for most of season 1. Vivi-Anne was earlier a student and team member at Candy Apples Dance Studio, where she continued her dance training after leaving the team and show. Cathy and Vivi-Anne continued to appear occasionally in seasons 2-5 of Dance Moms. (Also see "Rival studios" below).
Kristi Ray is the mother of Asia, a jazz/acro dancer. Asia first appeared on AUDC, where she was the youngest competitor from either season. Asia briefly danced with the Junior Elite Competition Team before leaving right before Nationals.
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