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

Abby Lee Miller explained why she feels ‘bittersweet’ after she sold her Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania facility the Abby Lee Dance Studio, in an Instagram clip she posted Wednesday.

The 57-year-old reality star said that the studio – which she had presided over since 1993, according to the New York Post – is slated to be converted into a daycare center.

The Dance Moms personality said that the sale was ‘very bittersweet’ for her, but that she was optimistic for the long-term prospects of her career.

‘I sold my property – I didn’t sell my name,’ the Pittsburgh native said. ‘I didn’t sell my brand. I didn’t sell my life’s work. I sold brick, mortar, cinder blocks and an amazing dance floor that is still in mint condition. The best floors that I ever stood on.’

Miller’s series Dance Moms on Lifetime from 2011 thru 2019, coaching dance hopefuls such as Maddie Ziegler, Chloe Lukasiak, Nia Sioux and Kendall Vertes out of the studio.

She said that the sale was prompted by changes to the overall model of her business.

‘It was time … I’m not in Pittsburgh teaching – I’m all over the world teaching,’ Miller said. ‘It was time and I’m very proud to say that my studio, my building … is going to a very great business. It’s going to somebody that needed it, somebody that wanted it, not another dance teacher.’

The Dance Moms personality said that the sale was ‘very bittersweet’ for her, but that she was optimistic for the long-term prospects of her career

Miller is also planning on selling memorabilia from the studio via auction

Miller had owned and operated the Pittsburgh-based facility the last three decades 

Miller reflected on the good times in her three-decades operating out of the studio in the city she loves.

‘It was time … I loved every moment in that studio – even some of the rough ones and the heartbreaking ones – they were important to me,’ she said. ‘All good things come to an end.’

Miller said she is also planning on selling memorabilia from the studio via auction.

‘While I wish I could hold onto every piece of history in that studio, it is just impossible and I want to share as much as I can with YOU the fans, family and supporters of the Abby Lee Dance Company,’ she said. ‘Follow @thecleanoutkrew and stay tuned for more information on the upcoming online auction available worldwide!’

Miller reflected on the good times in her three-decades operating out of the studio in the city she loves, saying, ‘All good things come to an end’

 Miller said that the sale was prompted by changes to the overall model of her business