The eighth and final season of ''

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series created by

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and stars

Abby Lee Miller Abigale Lee Miller (born September 21, 1965) is an American television personality who founded the Abby Lee Dance Company, which appeared on the reality television series ''Dance Moms'' for eight seasons. On June 27, 2016, Miller pleaded guilty ...

after she completed her prison sentence and was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2018. Miller rebuilds her dance company while battling after-effects of the cancer that has left her using a wheelchair.

Cast

This season was based at the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) in

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, and introduces a new cast of dancers and their moms, who appear throughout the season. This is also the final season to feature Lilliana Ketchman and

Elliana Walmsley Elliana Kathryn Walmsley (born June 23, 2007) is an American dancer and model. She became known for appearing in Lifetime's reality show ''Dance Moms''. Early life Walmsley was born in Boulder, Colorado to Yolanda (née Parra) and Kevin Walm ...

as part of the ALDC team.

Choreographers

* Abby Lee Miller * Gianna Martello *Laura Jarczewski

Dancers

* Elliana Walmsley (episodes 7-11) * GiaNina Paolantonio * Hannah Collin * Lilliana Ketchman * Sarah Georgiana * Paris Moore (episodes 13-18) * Pressley Hosbach * Brady Farrar * Savannah Kristich (episodes 1-6)

Moms

* Yolanda Walmsley (episodes 7-11) * Joanne Paolantonio * Ann Collin * Stacey Ketchman * Michelle Georgiana * Lakisha Samuels (episodes 13-17) * Ashley Hosbach * Tricia Farrar * Erin Kristich (episodes 1-6) * Bridget Creighton (episodes 1-3

Guests

* Maesi Caes – former elite ALDC dancer; episode special "The New Team" * Jaime Caes – former ALDC mom; episode special "The New Team" * Kamryn Smith – guest ALDC dancer; episode 8 * Adriana Smith – guest ALDC mom; episode 8 *

JoJo Siwa Joelle Joanie "JoJo" Siwa (; born May 19, 2003) is an American dancer, singer, actress and YouTuber. She is known for appearing for two seasons on ''Dance Moms'' along with her mother, Jessalynn Siwa, and for her singles "Boomerang" and "Kid in ...

– former elite ALDC dancer; episode 9 * Jessalynn Siwa – former ALDC mom; episode 9 * Berkleigh Hernandez – guest ALDC dancer; episode 13 * Amanda Hernandez – guest ALDC mom; episode 13

Cast duration

Notes

: Key: = featured in this episode : Key: = not featured in this episode : Key: = joins the Abby Lee Dance Company : Key: = returns to the Abby Lee Dance Company : Key: = leaves the Abby Lee Dance Company : Key: = leaves the Abby Lee Dance Company and the show entirely

Episodes

Production

The eighth season was announced in December 2018, when it was confirmed that Abby Lee Miller would return to the show. This season was originally titled ''Dance Moms: Resurrection'', and set to premiere on June 4, 2019. Season eight is produced by Jeff Collins ("The Drama Queen"); Bryan Stinson (" So Sharp"); Lindsay Weiglein; Tessa Khalaieff; Michael Hammond ("

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"); and Gena McCarthy, Brie Miranda Bryant and Kimberly Chessler (

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References

General references * 2019 American television seasons {{authority control