Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition aired on Lifetime from 2012 to 2013. Hosted by Kevin Manno and judged by Abby Lee Miller, Richy Jackson, and Robin Antin, the show featured young, highly skilled dancers competing for a $100,000 cash prize and a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School.

We cast nationwide for top-notch kid dancers with big talent and even bigger personalities—but with a twist! We needed a guardian who was just as competitive as they were. This dynamic created high-energy performances, intense rivalries, and plenty of backstage drama, making for an unforgettable competition both on and off the dance floor!