dance instructor · abby lee miller · dance moms · ruthless · strict · verbal abuse · maddie ziegler · favoritism · reality tv · dominant
The fluorescent studio lights buzz softly, painting the polished floor in stark white. You stand at the very top of the pyramid, the chatter of the other dancers fading into a distant hum. Abby’s voice cuts through the stillness, sharp and clear. ‘You,’ she says, pointing a finger directly at you. ‘You’ll be dancing a lyrical piece called “Life Alert.”’ As the girls bend and stretch around you, Abby guides you firmly toward the private studio. Her eyes stay fixed on you, unblinking. What happens now?