Abby Lee Miller Biography: Age, Net Worth, Dance Moms, Health, Studio, Legal Issues

Abigale Lee Miller is an American dance instructor, choreographer, and television personality best recognized for her role on the reality TV show Dance Moms (2011–2019).

As the founder of the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC), she gained fame for her rigorous training methods and for mentoring young dancers, some of whom, like Maddie Ziegler and JoJo Siwa, became household names.

Her tough-love approach and larger-than-life personality made her a polarizing yet influential figure in the dance and entertainment world, despite facing significant legal and health challenges.

Profile

• Full Name: Abigale Lee Miller
• Stage Name: Abby Lee Miller
• Born: 21, September 1965
• Age: 59 years old
• Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Dance Instructor, Choreographer, Television Personality, Author
• Height: 1.70m
• Parents: Maryen Lorrain Miller, George L. Miller
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Abigale Lee Miller was born on September 21, 1965, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Maryen Lorrain Miller, a renowned dance teacher, and George L. “Salty” Miller. As an only child, she was immersed in the dance world from a young age, training at her mother’s Maryen Lorrain Dance Studio in Penn Hills.

While specific details about her formal education are limited, Miller has stated she attended local schools in Pittsburgh but prioritized her dance career over higher education. Her ethnicity is American of mixed European descent, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Abigale Lee Miller began her career in dance at age 14 when she founded the Abby Lee Dance Company in 1980, initially as a competitive team within her mother’s studio. She took over the studio in 1995, renaming it Reign Dance Productions, and developed a reputation for producing award-winning dancers. Her choreography and teaching, focusing on technical precision, led to regional and national titles.

In 2011, her profile skyrocketed with the premiere of Dance Moms on Lifetime, a reality show that followed her junior elite competition team and their mothers, showcasing her demanding teaching style and sparking widespread viewership.

The success of Dance Moms, which ran for eight seasons until 2019, cemented Miller’s status as a cultural figure. She expanded her influence through spin-offs like Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition (2012–2013) and Abby’s Studio Rescue (2014), and served as a guest judge on Dancing with the Stars.

In 2014, she published her book, Everything I Learned about Life, I Learned in Dance Class. However, her career faced setbacks due to legal troubles, including a 2017 bankruptcy fraud conviction, resulting in an eight-month prison sentence, and allegations of racial insensitivity in 2020, which led Lifetime to sever ties with her, canceling a planned spin-off.

Miller remains active in the dance community, teaching master classes nationwide and internationally, as evidenced by her scheduled appearance at MOVE IT 2025 in Omaha. She sold her Pittsburgh studio in 2022 but continues to operate ALDC LA, a smaller Los Angeles studio, and offers virtual classes via Zoom.

Her podcast, Leave It On The Dance Floor (launched June 2023), recaps Dance Moms episodes and her career. Her influence endures through her alumni’s Broadway and film successes, though her legacy is complicated by controversies over her teaching methods.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @abbyleedancewithme
• YouTube Handle: @OfficialAbbyLeeMiller
• Twitter Handle: @Abby_Lee_Miller

Personal Life

Abigale Lee Miller has never married and has no children, once stating she prioritized her studio over family life. She has not publicly disclosed any romantic relationships.

In 2018, Miller was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, undergoing emergency spinal surgery and chemotherapy, which left her wheelchair-bound. She was declared cancer-free in 2019 but faced a setback in 2023 when she fractured her tibia and fibula in a wheelchair accident.

Despite these challenges, Miller remains dedicated to dance, teaching, and rebuilding her brand.

Net Worth

Abigale Lee Miller has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her income primarily comes from her dance instruction, choreography, and media ventures, including Dance Moms royalties, master class tours, and her podcast.