Reality TV fans who watched Dance Moms in the 2010s will spend more time with their stars next week when a two-hour reunion special premieres on Lifetime.
Dance Moms, which ran from 2011 to 2019, introduced the world to a host of talented young dancers; his demanding instructor, Abby Lee Miller; and their mothers very involved. In Dance Moms: The Reunion, alumni Chloe Lukasiak, Brooke Hyland, Paige Hyland, Kendall Vertes, Kalani Hilliker and JoJo Siwa, as well as their mothers, will revisit memorable moments from the drama series.
Notably, the TV special schedule does not include original cast members Nia Sioux, Maddie Ziegler and Mackenzie Ziegler. On a YouTube video, the mother of the last siblings, Melissa Gisoni, explained why they didn't go to the reunion. “It was a choice,” said Gisoni. “And my girls – you know, there's talk about mental health everywhere, which I think is so fabulous – and they just didn't want to do it.” She said Mackenzie and Maddie are “very close to a lot of the girls.” According to a report from Peopleseveral girls did not want Miller at the meeting and she was not invited to be there.
Here's more on how to watch Dance Moms: The Reunion live if you don't have cable. All eight seasons of Dance Moms are streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu, and you can watch episodes of the show on-demand for free through ad-supported services like Tubi and Amazon Freevee.
When to Watch 'Dance Moms: The Reunion'
The reality reunion special is set to premiere May 1 at 8pm ET/7pm CT on Lifetime.
You can watch it live by subscribing to a live TV streaming service that offers the channel. Budget-friendly options include Philo, Sling, and Frndly, but you might also consider an option like Hulu Plus Live TV or YouTube TV. You can find out more about each service by checking out our best live TV streaming list and channel comparison.
Frndly's HD streaming plans start at $10 per month. It offers fewer live channels than you'd get with a more expensive service, but Lifetime and Hallmark are among the options. A seven-day free trial is available.
Philo is another service that can meet your live TV needs. Like Frndly, it doesn't offer as many channels as some of its competitors, but it may offer just the right mix to earn $25 a month that's worth it to you. You can also enjoy a seven-day free trial.
Hulu Plus Live TV's mix of live streaming and on-demand is a big draw. The service costs $77 per month and includes the ad-supported version of the Disney bundle (Hulu, Disney Plus, ESPN Plus) plus live channels (if you want Hulu and Disney Plus to be ad-free, it will cost $90 a month.)
