Dance Moms (season 1)
The first season of "Dance Moms", an American dance reality television created by Collins Avenue Productions, began airing on July 13, 2011 on Lifetime's television network. The season concluded on October 12, 2011. A total of 13 episodes aired this season. Overview. The first season introduces the leading dancers of the Abby Lee Dance Company, and their mothers. Throughout the season the dance team competes at various dance competitions around the US, finally reaching Nationals and competing for the title of overall top dance studio in the country. This season does feature the infamous Pyramid , however, it does not have as much an impact until the final episodes of the season. Cast. The first season featured 13 star billing cast members with various other dancers and moms appearing throughout the season. Episodes. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> Reception. Dance Moms received heavy criticism upon its premiere in 2011. On Metacritic, the first season holds a score of 54 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".