Major American TV star makes surprise Oxford University appearance

Abby Lee Miller is a dance instructor, choreographer and television personality best known for fronting the hit reality series Dance Moms on Lifetime from 2011 to 2019.

She founded the Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh in the 1980s, training young competitive dancers who later featured on the show.

Dance Moms followed her strict, often controversial coaching style and spawned several spin‑offs, including Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby’s Studio Rescue.

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Away from the programme, she has appeared on talk shows, run workshops and continues to work as a high‑profile figure in the world of competitive dance.

Ms Lee Miller has now taken the trip over to Oxford to speak to university students and look around the historic city.

Taking to her official Instagram, the 60-year-old posted a video this week showing her at Oxford Union as well as moving through Oxford University buildings.

In the caption, Ms Lee Miller wrote: “What an incredible honour!

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Abby Lee Miller. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

“I was invited to speak at the Oxford Union at the University of Oxford, and I’m still pinching myself.

“I met so many talented, intelligent, and inspiring individuals, shared stories from my journey, and had the opportunity to connect with future leaders from around the world.

“To stand in such a historic room and share my voice was truly unforgettable… and now I can forever say I have spoken at Oxford!”