Space Events and Foxtel announced today that world-renowned dance choreographer and teacher Abby Lee Miller and the cast of the hit US TV show Dance Moms, are returning Down Under this March to find Australia’s Ultimate Dancer.
And, for the first time ever the tour will be filmed for two episodes as part of Dance Moms Season 5, airing exclusively on LifeStyle YOU.
After last year’s hugely successful visit, Foxtel and LifeStyle YOU are teaming up with Space Events to bring the famously outspoken Abby Lee Miller back to Australia where she will hold a series of Master Classes, Showcases and Dance Competitions.
Joining her on tour will be Maddie Ziegler, Abby’s 12 year old protégé and star of the recent Sia video “Chandelier”, her assistant Gianna, and students Mackenzie (whose self-titled debut album “Mack Z” hit number 1 on the U.S. Pop iTunes Chart), Kendall, Kalani and their infamous moms Melissa, Jill and Kira.
With the tour kicking off in just over three weeks, Abby Lee Miller says she is excited to be coming back to Australia:
“We had an amazing response to our last tour Down Under and are excited about coming back, and this time we will be searching for Australia’s Ultimate Dancer” she exclaims. “We’d love to bring the winner back to LA to appear in an episode of Dance Moms and show the world just how great and dedicated Aussie dancers are. This time we’ll also be filming Dance Moms while in Australia making it even more special for everyone who joins in the creative chaos.”
Aspiring dancers can take part in one of Abby Lee Miller’s famous Master Classes, while avid Dance Mom fans can attend the Showcases to get up close and personal with the stars of the hit reality series (including photos with Abby and the dancers) and watch never-before-seen choreography from the talented pupils of Abby Lee Miller’s Pittsburgh dance studio. Dance Teachers and School owners are encouraged to enter their students in the competition because Abby is also looking for Australia's ultimate dance studio.
The first of the Master Classes kicks off Friday March 13 at Bankstown Sports Club in Sydney followed by the Showcase and Dance Competition at NIDA on March 14 and 15. The tour then heads to Adelaide before concluding in Melbourne.
ABBY’S ULTIMATE AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2015
March 13 Sydney Master Classes 11am & 2.30pm Bankstown Sports Club
March 14 Sydney Dance Competition TBD NIDA
March 15 Sydney Showcase 12pm – 2pm NIDA
March 16/17 Adelaide Master Classes 4pm / 2.30pm Norwood Concert Hall
March 18 Adelaide Dance Competition TBD Norwood Concert Hall
March 19 Adelaide Showcase 5pm Norwood Concert Hall
March 21 Melbourne Master Classes 10am & 3.30pm St Kilda Town Hall
March 22 Melbourne Dance Competition TBD Ivanhoe Great Hall
March 23 Melbourne Showcase 5pm Ivanhoe Great Hall
Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. For show & ticketing information, visit
www.abbysultimateaustraliantour.com
Season 5 of Dance Moms currently airs exclusively on LifeStyle YOU on Tuesdays at 8.30pm. The two Australian episodes will be part of the current season and will air in the US and in Australia on LifeStyle YOU later this year.