The series plays up the moms' infighting and power struggles, casting them in an extremely negative light as role models for their kids. On the whole, they value winning over everything else and sometimes drive their kids far beyond the kids' own desires. The teachers are a little better, pushing the students to work hard and perfect their craft, but also having slightly more realistic -- and less biased -- expectations for them. On rare occasion, the coaches are known to punish unsportsmanlike conduct from their dancers, thereby underscoring the team dynamic and placing value in each person's contribution to it.
As for the dancers, their dedication to their craft is admirable, and they reap the benefits of their hard work with competition victories and the satisfaction of a job well done. Some dance moves are a little suggestive, and the dancers' tight lycra outfits often are on the skimpy side. Drugs and alcohol come up in conversation more than in consumption, as when a woman tells another mom to "take a Valium" to calm her down.
Parents need to know that this spin-off of the popular reality series Dance Moms is more of the same the cattiness, bickering, and competitive temper that viewers came to expect from the original by casting loud, opinionated women who love to mix it up backstage while their kids match skills on the dance floor. Besides the geographical relocation, a couple of other aspects have changed over the original: There are men involved, in the forms of the two dance instructors and one student, which changes the group dynamic; and the kids are older in this show, which means more revealing costumes, "grown-up" dance moves, and additional encouragement to dress and act to a certain image.
What hasn't changed, though, is the moms' infatuation with living vicariously through their kids and their determination to catapult their respective kids to the top of the podium at any cost. Language "bitch," "hell," etc. Add your rating See all 6 parent reviews. Add your rating See all 7 kid reviews. Set in the well respected Stars Dance Studio in Miami, this follow-up series to Dance Moms spotlights five new dancers: class leader Jessi, laid-back Hannah, petite Kimmy, newcomer Sammy, and Lucas, the troupe's lone boy.
Mixing things up in the waiting room are the kids' moms: Susan, Debi, Ani, Abby, and Brigette, respectively. This excessive show offers precious little substance and serves as a prime example of how wrong reality TV can go. It's hard to believe that any aspect hasn't been staged in some way, nor do these wealthy, flamboyant moms who love to make spectacles of themselves and apparently live to strong-arm their kids into a hobby in any way reflect the average parent.
Or, at least, one would hope not. Sure, we all want to be our children's biggest cheerleaders, but these women take that role to dangerous extremes, and the infighting that results sends damaging messages about the true spirit of competition and the relationship between a parent and child.
What's more, it's the adults' bad behavior that usually rubs off on their kids and instigates animosity where none previously existed. Fans of the original Dance Moms will find plenty more of the controversy here in Miami that kept things interesting in Abby Lee's studio. Interestingly, her Floridian counterparts, Victor and Angel, often come across as the voices of reason amid the mom-instigated madness, and there are some genuinely touching moments between them and their students.
They're still steel-nails tough on the dancers and encourage competition among them by rating them in everyone's presence, but there are some instances in which they step in to tone down an overbearing mom for the kids' sake. Sadly, though, no amount of bedazzling could shine this series to the point of admiration, which is a shame, considering the kids at the heart of it are truly talented dancers.
Families can talk about the subjects of this show. What do you think was their motivation for getting involved? Do you think they play up the negative aspects of their relationships for the camera? What could they hope to gain from allowing such unflattering behavior to be filmed? Does the series showcase the kids' talent enough? Teens: How do you resolve differences of opinion within your family? What types of issues are up for discussion and which ones are subject to your parents' rules alone?
Do you find it easy to talk to your parents honestly about your feelings? What might make it easier for you to do so? What is the purpose of reality TV shows like this one? Do you find this entertaining? Does it offer anything in the way of positive content or life lessons? Should it? How has reality TV changed the nature of our entertainment celebrity status? What does that say about our society's infatuation with stardom?
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. But at least it was a shirt. On his body. Side note: Is it me, or does Victor pick up Lucas a lot? Like his own private stuffed animal or something. Susan and Jessi went a few more rounds in between numbers. This time Susan busted out her Spanish smack down, which made it feel more like you were watching a telenovela on Univision.
Hannah had a little preemie meltdown before her number in the hallway when she forgot part of her routine. Victor told her to improvise if she forgets. Angel showed Hannah his Louis man purse and told her to accessorize. Take that thing off. But he kept on dancing like a trooper. The show must go on even if you look like a shirtless jungle platypus.
Hakuna Matata. Hannah maintained enough short term memory to pull in 1st place. So did Jessi. So did the duet. So did the group number. Danthatscool shares View profile View Blog. Abby Lee Miller Just Quit! Dance Moms: Holy Moly, Chloe! Entertainment Magazine Authors. The Nerd got the love letter? That is messed up. Back to Featured Articles on. About the author Danthatscool shares View profile View Blog. See more. In all Magazines Search for user.
Home Submit Your Blog Follow us. In the first episode, coaches Victor and Angel kick off the dance season with a jazz number, but Angel is stuck doing all the work when Victor gets sick. Moms Making Waves. Lucas gets a starring role; a dance mom's outbursts damper the mood in the studio. Don't Judge Me. Angel and Victor create a strong group number that is based on the dancers' uncertainties.
Meanwhile, the moms turn on Debi. Your Duet Can Take a Bow. Tensions rise between Hannah's and Sammy's moms when the girls are paired in a duet.
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