Melody Raine Ziegler, Maddie and Mackenzie's little sister. The youngest daughter of the divorced Kurt and Melissa. Melody loved dance, it was her safe haven from everything else going on in her life. She starts out four years old during the first season. Getting put on a t.v. show at a young age, provides enough stress already, but with the moms and Abby? Your in for trouble. Throughout the show, Melody fights to become her own person and not seen as the two girls little sister. Dancing since she was two years old her life has always been 'living on the dance floor'.
"They told me all of my cages were mental, so I got wasted like all my potential, and my words shoot to kill when I'm mad, I have a lot of regrets about that, I was so ahead of the curve, the curve became a sphere, fell behind on my classmates, and I ended up here, pouring out my heart to a stranger, but I didn't pour the whiskey, I just wanted you to know, that this is me trying." -T.S. 2020.
~Seasons~
➼Season One: Done!
➼Season Two: Done (Not edited)
➼Season Three: Currently writing ✎
➼Season Four: Not started
➼Season Five: Not started
➼Season Six: Not started
~Rankings~
➼#2 in Abby Lee Miller 10/2/22
➼#1 in Ziegler 11/6/22
➼#1 in Brooke Hyland 12/12/22
➼#1 in Paige Hyland 1/3/23
➼#1 in Actress 1/26/23
➼#1 in Abby Lee Miller 1/30/23
➼#1 in Chloe Lukasiak 4/1/23
➼#2 in Ziegler 6/26/23
Becoming Aaliyah: From Loved to Legendary || Dance Moms
115 parts Ongoing
115 parts
Ongoing
This is the story of how a little girl named Aaliyah Eden Castellanos went from being the most loved child in the room to the most legendary teenager in the world. Born with a dazzling smile and a natural talent that could outshine anyone, Ally wasn't just a star-she was the star.
From the moment she first stepped into Abby Lee Dance Company, it was clear that Ally was different. Her charisma lit up every stage, and her flawless technique made her unstoppable. To Abby Lee Miller, she was the golden girl-the one who never disappointed, the one who always delivered. But being Abby's favorite wasn't all applause and accolades. The spotlight came with shadows: envy from her teammates, rivalries fueled by the desire to dethrone her, and the crushing weight of perfection.
Ally's journey wasn't just about winning trophies or earning titles-it was about surviving the pressures of fame, navigating friendships that often blurred into competition, and finding her own voice amidst the chaos. Her family became her rock, a constant source of support as she balanced the expectations of the dance world with the dreams of a little girl who simply loved to dance.
Behind every legend is a story of resilience, triumph, and heartbreak. This is that story.
Aaliyah didn't just want to be remembered; she wanted to be unforgettable. And she was. From loved to legendary, this is the journey of the girl who became the star everyone wanted to beat-and the icon no one could forget.
Book One : Becoming Aaliyah: From Loved to Legendary || Dance Moms
Seasons 1 - 5
Book Two : Chasing First: Amara's story || Dance Moms
Seasons 6 - 7