The show aired until 2019, and each episode was just as gripping as the last.

Here’s what the original cast of “Dance Moms” looks like now.

Ziegler was a tremendously talented dancer, regularly winning competitions and receiving praise from others in the dance community.

The cast of Dance Moms

Ziegler’s career didn’t stay within the confines of the dance studio for long.

As of 2023, Ziegler has her hand in several different ventures, with a strong focus on acting.

“Acting is taking over my world.

Maddie Ziegler split screen

I love it so much,” Ziegler toldCosmopolitan.

The former dancer even gained notoriety for a quote of hers expressing that exact sentiment.

“All I wanna do is just stay home and eat chips,” Ziegler oncetoldthe camera.

Mackenzie Ziegler split screen

The former “Dance Moms” star is a budding musician with multiple songs already out.

“It kind of just felt like a communal therapy session,” Zieglersaidof writing the song.

“We were all just bawling our eyes out, and I was crying so much … She continued, “I challenged myself to develop something to reignite my love of dance.

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Hyland has since addressed the assumption that she never loved to dance in aYouTube video.

“I started dancing when I was two years old and I absolutely loved it,” Hyland said.

These days, Hyland seems to only be pursuing activities that she loves.

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Hyland has also shared that she still keeps in touch with her former “Dance Moms” co-stars.

Social media isn’t the only venture keeping Hyland busy.

In 2023, the influencer graduated from West Virginia University.

Paige Hyland in split screen

Hyland did not specify her area of study, nor did she share her plans for after graduation.

Sioux also became known for performing the Death Drop, a dance move popularized by drag performers.

Vertes still uses at least some of what she learned under Miller’s tutelage.

Nia Sioux in split screen

As of 2023, she attends James Madison University, and she’s on the school’s Dukettes squad.

According to the squad’swebsite, Vertes is studying political science with a minor in pre-law.

“I think ‘Dance Moms’ kind of ruined the sport for us,” Vertes said.

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As is evidenced on their podcast, the women are supportive of and kind to one another.

“We’re not competitive at all,” Gisonisaidof her friend group.

“These four women, we’re really good, real friends.

Melissa Gisoni split screen

It’s not like Hollywood friends,” she added.

“My current mission is to empower the next generation.

Think of me as both your cheerleader and coach.

Christi Lukasiak split screen

Education is still a major part of Frazier’s life but in a different way.

Frazier is also involved in her community, namely with the City Theater and the Pittsburgh Film Office.

“I think we did what we did for our children,” Jill said in aninterview.

Kelly Hyland split screen

“It wasn’t really supposed to be about us.

It was for the kids.”

She continued, “All of our girls have become sort of household names.

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In 2023, Miller launched her own podcast, “Leave It On The Dance Floor.”

“Shame on you,” Miller said to her former students and parents in an interview withET.

Jill Vertes split screen

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