Did you know there were a few Iowans on 'Dance Moms'? Here's where to watch the reunion

In case you missed it, the "Dance Moms" gang is getting back together — or at least partially — for a new reunion show.

The original show ran for eight seasons starting in 2011 and took place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dance instructor Abby Lee Miller taught competitive dance to children and teenagers.

But there is a reason the show was called "Dance Moms." Much of the focus was on the drama that spurred from dancers' mothers due to the highly competitive environment created by Miller. Episodes were filled with yelling, tears, swearing and even a few physical altercations.

Were there any dancers from Iowa on 'Dance Moms'?

In the sixth season "Dance Moms" moves to Los Angeles. Two Iowans joined during the seventh season. Jamie Caes and her daughter, Maesi, of Altoona appeared on just one season but left a memorable impact.

On one occasion, Miller called Jamie Caes an expletive after being disappointed in Maesi's performance. Then, when Jamie approached Miller, the dance teacher shouted "Out, I've had it with you! I can't stand any of this! Go! Right now! Go!" before remarking, "This woman Jamie is probably a really nice person, but I have to give her a hard time."

On another occasion, Miller called Jamie the same expletive while holding a pair of scissors and telling the Altoona resident to "back off." After some back and forth, Miller called Jamie "disgusting" and the Iowa mom asked, "How am I disgusting?" In response, the famed instructor looked her up and down before Jamie asks Miller if she's insecure.

JoJo Siwa's mom, Jessalynn, was also born in St. Catherine, Iowa, according to the Dubuque Telegraph Herald. She had extended family that lived in Dubuque and Bellevue.

When is the 'Dance Moms' reunion?

The first episode of "Dance Moms: The Reunion" aired Wednesday, May 1. There are 10 episodes of the season and they will air on Wednesdays.

Where can I watch the 'Dance Moms' reunion?

The new "Dance Moms: The Reunion" episodes air on Lifetime.

You can stream episodes by logging into the Lifetime's website or app. Other streaming platforms include Hulu Live TV, AT&T TV and FuboTV also carry Lifetime. It is not available on YouTube TV.

Who is on the 'Dance Moms' reunion?

The reunion consists of JoJo Siwa, Chloe Lukasiak, Brooke Hyland, Paige Hyland, Kendall Vertes and Kalani Hilliker. Missing members from the lineup are Nia Sioux, Maddie Siegler and Mackenzie Ziegler.

Is Abby Lee Miller on the 'Dance Moms' reunion?

Miller was not on the first episode. She isn't expected to appear on any of them. Hilliker and other dancers told TV Insider they were glad Miller was not part of the reunion.

“I think that we wouldn’t have been as open and vulnerable and honest if we had that kind of energy in the reunion,” Kalani told the site.

Reporting contributed by Jay Stahl

Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.

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