History YMMV / DanceMoms

* MoralEventHorizon: Abby more or less crosses it in "You've Been Unfriended", when she [[spoiler:decides to pick on Chloe just after she's gotten back from suspension, even going as far as calling her names like "blondie".]]
** Overlaps with DudeNotFunny.

* CompleteMonster: See MoralEventHorizon below.

* MoralEventHorizon: Abby more or less crosses it in "You've Been Unfriended", when she decides to pick on Chloe [[spoiler:just after she's gotten back from suspension]], even going as far as calling her names like "blondie".

** Way back in season 4, Abby had Nia doing several "ethnic" themed solos involved various non-white cultures. Holly argued against it [[LampshadeHanging saying it makes her uncomfortable]], especially since the other girls (who at that point were all white) didn't have any dances like that.

* BaseBreaker: Abby. Dear Lord, Abby. She's been called an incredible number of horrible things and is seen on the surface as a mere SadistTeacher, although this is sort of ComplainingAboutShowsYouDontWatch.

* UnfortunateImplications: In once season 4 episode, Abby decides that Nia, one of the only black girls on the show, will dance the part of a dog. Only a little iffy on its own...until it turns out that the costume includes a collar and a leash. Someone didn't think that through.

** Then in the very next episode, Jade (only Asian girl currently on the show) gets a solo called Far East, which involves stereotypical Chinese music, a fan, and a cheongsam-based costume. At least it's an acrobatic solo instead of trying to mimic actual Chinese dances.

* SuspiciouslySimilarSong: Used in dance routines. For example, "Candy Apple Style," which even includes [[{{Music/PSY}} PSY's]] horse riding dance in the routine.

* TheWoobie: A lot of the girls when TearJerker stuff happens to them.
** It's hard not to feel bad for Abby in "Abbygeddon". Or Maddie, for that matter.
** In one episode, Abby leaves the studio temporarily and puts everything into Gianna's hands. When she isn't going over the girls' dances, she is understandably stressed. For further context, Abby threatened to fire Gianna if she choreographed a solo for Brooke. [[spoiler:Even though Gianna choreographs the dance, Abby does not fire her.]]
** Nowadays Chloe is becoming this, due to her being, more or less, Abby's little [[TheChewToy chew toy]]. Just go to Abby's Instagram, find a picture with the hashtag "#thegangsallhere" in it, and see how many people comment "#chloeisbeautiful".

* BrokenBase: '''GOOD GOD.'''

** Nowadays Chloe is becoming this, due to her being, more or less, Abby's little [[TheChewToy chew toy]]. Just go to Abby's Instagram, find a picture with the hashtag #thegangsallhere in it, and see how many people comment "#chloeisbeautiful".

** It's hard not to feel bad for Abby in "Abbygeddon".

** [[HandWave Apparently Sophia's voice gets higher when she's nervous.]]

* TheWoobie: In one episode, Abby leaves the studio temporarily and puts everything into Gianna's hands. When she isn't going over the girls' dances, she is understandably stressed. For further context, Abby threatened to fire Gianna if she choreographed a solo for Brooke. [[spoiler:Even though Gianna choreographs the dance, Abby does not fire her.]]

* FridgeLogic: There is a specific moment where Jill's hair tone goes from blonde to regular brunette ''in the same episode''.
** Also, Sophia Lucia's high-pitched voice gets significantly deeper in a single episode. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHhRaEURYH4 We have proof.]]

* TearJerker: A lot of the girls say in interviews that they're so busy dancing and going to competitions and practice that they can't be ''normal'', like hanging out with their friends or going to birthday parties.

* TheWoobie: In one episode, Abby leaves the studio temporarily and puts everything into Gianna's hands. When she isn't going over the girls' dances, she is understandably stressed.

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