Dance Mums with Jennifer Ellison

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  • 2014
  • 1 Season
  • 6.4  (17)

Dance Mums with Jennifer Ellison is a reality television program that aired on Lifetime in 2014. The show revolves around Jennifer Ellison, former Brookside actress and founder of the Jelli Studios, a dance school in Liverpool. In addition to Ellison, the show features a group of talented young dancers aged between seven and fourteen, and their pushy, outspoken mothers.

The seven dancers who feature prominently in the show are Tayluer Amos, Sam Dennis, Chloe Fenton, Eleiyah Navis, Aleah Simpson, Chloe Greenwood, and Leah Rose Kennedy. The mothers who accompany these girls to the dance studio are Maxine Kelly, Danielle Simpson, Debbie Dennis, Clair Fenton, Lisa Kennedy, Rebecca Greenwood, and Kelly Navis. The show was an instant hit with audiences, thanks to the dramatic interactions between the mothers and Jennifer, who often finds herself caught in the middle of their conflicts.

Dance Mums with Jennifer Ellison documents the dancers' journey as they strive to make the cut for the National Championships in Blackpool, one of the biggest dance competitions in the UK. The show features drama, tears, laughter, and major conflicts between the dancers, their mothers, and Jennifer herself, whose unique coaching style often frustrates the moms.

One of the most striking things about the show is the cut-throat competition between the dancers. In order to earn a spot in the Nationals, the girls must compete fiercely against one another in competitions and showcase their skills in various genres of dance, including tap, jazz, and contemporary. The intense pressure can be draining for the girls, who struggle to balance their dance life with their schoolwork and extracurricular activities.

The show also highlights the personalities of each of the girls and their mothers. Tayluer Amos, for example, is the team's strongest dancer and often clashes with her mother Maxine, who has high expectations for her daughter's future in dance. Sam Dennis, on the other hand, is a talented performer with a genuine love for dance, but her mother, Debbie, constantly doubts her abilities. Chloe Fenton's mother, Clair, is fiercely protective of her daughter and often finds herself at odds with the other mothers.

The relationship between the mothers and Jennifer Ellison is another major aspect of the show. Jennifer is a no-nonsense coach who pushes her dancers to be their best, but her tough love approach often rubs the moms the wrong way. Maxine is particularly vocal in her criticism of Jennifer, and the two women frequently butt heads over how best to train the girls. Despite their disagreements, Jennifer is clearly passionate about dance and is committed to giving each of her students the tools they need to succeed.

Overall, Dance Mums with Jennifer Ellison is a gripping series that combines the emotional highs and lows of competitive dance with the drama of reality TV. With its talented cast of young dancers, outrageous mothers, and persevering coach, it's a show that will keep viewers entertained from start to finish.

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Seasons
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
December 22, 2014
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Episode 9
9. Episode 9
December 15, 2014
Highlights from the series are shown.
It's the Dance World Cup
8. It's the Dance World Cup
December 8, 2014
The dancer sand the mums head to Portugal for the dance world cup.
Everyone's Time to Shine
7. Everyone's Time to Shine
December 1, 2014
Jennifer gives each of her dancers a solo routine in preparation for their trip to Portugal for the Dance World Cup.
Bring in the Boys
6. Bring in the Boys
November 24, 2014
Jen alters the group dynamic when she introduces two boys and their mums.
Welcome to the Madhouse
5. Welcome to the Madhouse
November 17, 2014
Jen declares this week as 'Street Dance' week even though the competition is a very straight-laced and posh affair. How will the controversial routine go down with the upper classes? And to top it off, Jen announces a new addition to the team.
The Wheels Fall Off
4. The Wheels Fall Off
November 10, 2014
Jen is in tears after expelling Chloe Sr's mum Carol. One girl is taken to casualty.
Crisis Auditions
3. Crisis Auditions
November 3, 2014
Jen has to hold auditions to fill the gap left by Chloe Sr, who was kicked off the team because of her mother.
Mum Doesn't Always Know Best
2. Mum Doesn't Always Know Best
October 27, 2014
Charlotte and Carol have another argument when Sam isn't placed at the top of the pyramid. Carol ends up punching Danielle in the studio cafe, whilst reeling from her earlier argument. Jennifer decides she has to put her foot down and introduces some ground rules to the mothers. Kelly ends up rushed to the hospital to give birth, in the middle of rehearsals. Meaning competition number 2 in Liverpool, is at risk of not going ahead.
It All Starts Here...
1. It All Starts Here...
October 20, 2014
We meet the dance mums and their daughters who are enrolling in pregnant Jennifer's dance school. Jennifer sets the girls a challenge from the off asking them to form the 'Dance Mums Pyramid' which will help her to rank the girls on how well they dance. Sam's mum Charlotte isn't impressed by the position her daughter is in and soon threatens to leave as Charlotte quickly bonds with Danielle. Danielle's daughter Aleah is currently the groups weakest dancer and has been having private lessons behind Jen's back in hopes of improving her skills. Jen finds out and isn't impressed. The team then travel to their first competition of the week in Wales. In the dressing room a argument erupts between Danielle and Carol.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 20, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    6.4  (17)