Notes on Dance Moms Uncovered: Are the Dance Moms Competitions Fake?
Introduction
- The video addresses the commonly requested topic of whether Dance Moms competitions are fake.
- Evidence suggesting that competitions are manipulated by the producers.
Evidence 1 ALDC Banned from Competitions
- Season 1 Episode 2: ALDC banned from Starquest.
- Misrepresented competition between Maddie and Chloe.
- Show misrepresented as drama about mothers, not just young dancers.
- Season 1 Episode 9: ALDC attended Thunderstruck under "Collins Avenue".
Evidence 2 Competitions Owned by the Same Company
- Star Dance Alliance: Owns several competitions (Star Power, Wild Dance Intensive, etc.).
- Producers attended various competitions to show variety.
- Competitions are legitimate but linked.
- Sheer Talent and Devotion to Dance: Gianna Martello is a faculty member.
- Favorable ties with ALDC; continue running post-season 7.
- Intensity Competitions: Includes Powerhouse, Masters of Dance Arts, Expression.
- Agreement with producers for events.
- Discontinuation due to personal reasons of owner.
Evidence 3 Additional Competition Insights
- Starbound and New York Dance Experience: Owned by Sandy Coit.
- New York Dance Experience possibly made for show purposes.
- Judges associated with show, invites tied to filming.
- Backstage Boss: Formed in 2013, owns several competitions.
- Shady reputation and dodgy practices.
Evidence 4 Invitational Competitions
- Producers create competitions by paying for them.
- Example: $10,000 paid to host Masters of Dance Arts.
- Limited competition, possible manipulation of outcomes.
- Audience manipulation for appearance.
Evidence 5 Decline in Variety of Competitions
- Post-season 2: Reduced variety, repetitive competitions.
- Some competitions may be completely fabricated (e.g., Innovation, Fierce Dance Competition).
Conclusion
- Fakeness of competitions is hard to judge but evidence suggests manipulations.
- Further scrutiny of competitions expected in upcoming seasons.
Audience Interaction
- Encouraged viewers to share thoughts and comments.
These notes summarize the key points about the authenticity and manipulation of dance competitions on "Dance Moms" as presented in the video.