Abby Lee Miller explains ‘bittersweet’ decision to sell her Abby Lee Dance Studio in Pittsburgh

Abby Lee Miller explained why she’s feeling “bittersweet” after selling her Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, facility, Abby Lee Dance Studio, in an Instagram clip she posted on Wednesday.

The 57-year-old reality star said the studio – which he has chaired since 1993, according to the New York Post – is slated to become a nursery.

The Dance Moms personality said the sale was “very bittersweet” for her, but that she was optimistic about her long-term career prospects.

“I sold my property, I didn’t sell my name,” the Pittsburgh native said. ‘I did not sell my brand. I did not sell my life’s work. I sold bricks, cement, cinder blocks and an amazing dance floor that is still in mint condition. The best floors I have ever stood on.

Miller’s Dance Moms series on Lifetime from 2011 to 2019, training aspiring dancers like Maddie Ziegler, Chloe Lukasiak, Nia Sioux and Kendall Vertes outside of the studio.

She said the sale was driven by changes to the general model of her business.

“About time… I’m not teaching in Pittsburgh, I’m teaching all over the world,” Miller said. ‘About time and I am very proud to say that my studio, my building… is becoming a great business. It goes to someone who needed it, someone who wanted it, not another dance teacher.

The Dance Moms personality said the sale was “very bittersweet” for her, but that she was optimistic about her long-term career prospects.

Miller also plans to sell studio memorabilia through auction.

Miller had owned and operated the Pittsburgh-based facility for the past three decades.

Miller reflected on the good times in his three decades operating from the studio in the city he loves.

“About time… I loved every moment in that studio, even some of the hard and heartbreaking ones, they were important to me,” he said. ‘All good things come to an end.’

Miller said he also plans to sell studio memorabilia through auction.

“While I wish I could keep every piece of history in that studio, it’s simply not possible and I want to share as much as I can with YOU, the fans, family and supporters of Abby Lee Dance Company,” he said. ‘Follow @thecleanoutkrew and stay tuned for more information on the next online auction available worldwide!’

Reflecting on the good times in his three decades operating from the studio in the city he loves, Miller said, “All good things come to an end.”

Miller said the sale was prompted by changes to its overall business model.