Dance Moms Season 3 is the third season of the American reality television series Dance Moms, which premiered on Lifetime on January 1, 2013, and concluded on August 26, 2013. The season follows the Abby Lee Dance Company and its owner, Abby Lee Miller, as they compete in various dance competitions. Season 3 features the return of original cast members Maddie Ziegler, Mackenzie Ziegler, Nia Frazier, Kendall Vertes, and Chloe Lukasiak, along with the addition of new cast members Paige Hyland and Brooke Hyland. The season also features guest appearances from celebrities such as singer Kelly Rowland and actress Brooke Burke.
Season 3 was a turning point for Dance Moms, as it marked the departure of several key cast members. Maddie Ziegler and her mother, Melissa Gisoni, left the show after the season to pursue other opportunities. Chloe Lukasiak and her mother, Christi Lukasiak, also left the show after the season due to ongoing conflicts with Miller. The departures of these cast members led to a significant change in the show’s dynamic, and Season 3 is often seen as the end of the show’s “golden age.”
