What Is Nia From Dance Moms Doing

Okay, so grab your coffee (or tea, I don't judge) and let's settle in. We need to talk about Nia Sioux. Remember her from Dance Moms? The one who got yelled at by Abby Lee Miller for, like, breathing wrong?

She was that kid with the giant, soulful eyes who always got the "ethnic" dances. You know, the ones that made you cringe and cheer at the same time.

But here's the real tea. What is Nia doing now? Is she still dancing? Did she escape Abby's shadow? Or is she, like, running a goat farm in Vermont?

Spoiler alert: No goats. But she is doing way more than you think. Like, eye-poppingly more.

The "I'm Not Just a Dancer" Era

First thing: Nia is a full-blown actress now. Not just "reality star" acting. Real, scripted, Hollywood-level acting. She booked a role in the movie Her Deadly Night in Paris.

And get this—she didn't even have to do a single pirouette for it. Can you imagine? No Abby screaming "Turn, turn, turn!" in the background.

She also snagged a part in a series called Drip. It's about athletes and drama. Basically, Dance Moms but with fewer sequins and less emotional scarring.

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Oh, and she's a singer now. Not just "let me hum a tune" singer. She dropped singles like "Star in Your Own Life." It's catchy. It's empowering. It's the exact opposite of Abby's "you'll never be good enough" energy.

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She also released a song called "Since You Been Gone." No, not the Kelly Clarkson one. But it slaps just as hard. Trust me. I played it three times in my car yesterday.

And, of course, she's still dancing. But now it's on her own terms. She posts killer videos on Instagram where she looks happy. Like, actually happy. Not "I just survived pyramid" happy.

The College Move That Surprised Everyone

Here's where it gets wild. Nia went to UCLA. Not for dance. For actual school. She studied psychology and communications.

Imagine telling 2012 Nia she'd be analyzing Freud while her old castmates are still doing jazz hands. She graduated, too. With honors, probably. (I'm not fact-checking that, but it just feels right.)

She even talked about how college helped her "find her voice." Which is a nice way of saying she finally got to tell Abby "no thanks" without a camera crew in her face.

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The Body-Positive Queen

Nia has also become a body-positive icon. Like, proper icon. She talks about loving your curves, your skin, your everything. She doesn't care about the "perfect dance body" nonsense.

She's posted pictures in bikinis, in jeans, in sweats. And she always captions them with things like "This is me." Unapologetic. No "filters to make me thinner." Just pure, real Nia.

Remember when Abby made her feel bad for having "thick" thighs? Yeah, Nia is that kind of strong now. She's basically a walking middle finger to that entire era.

The Tea on Her Relationships

And yes, she's still close with the Dance Moms girls. She hangs out with Chloe, Kendall, even Kalani sometimes. They go to brunch. They take cute group photos. It's all very post-traumatic growth.

But she's also got her own crew of non-dance friends. You know, normal people who don't cry over turns in second position. She posts videos of them laughing in coffee shops. It's refreshing.

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Is she dating anyone? The Internet whispers, but Nia keeps it private. She's not the type to do a relationship announcement on Instagram Live. She's too classy for that.

What About Abby, Though?

Oh, you were wondering. She's done with Abby. Like, completely done. She's said in interviews that she "doesn't hold a grudge, but she also doesn't have a relationship."

Basically, she's so successful she doesn't need Abby's validation anymore. Which is the ultimate revenge, isn't it? Being so good at life that your old bully just becomes a footnote.

Nia even hinted that she'd never let Nia (her mom, Holly) do Dance Moms again if she had the choice. "I love my mom, but that show was toxic," she said. Or something similar. I'm paraphrasing, but you get the vibe.

The Future Looks Bright (And Sparkly)

So, what's next for Nia? She's got a podcast called Nia Sioux's Room. It's about mental health, self-love, and taking up space. She interviews actors, dancers, even therapists.

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She also has a clothing line. Yes, a clothing line. It's called "Nia Sioux Collections." It's all about athletic wear that actually fits real bodies. No "size zero only" nonsense.

And she's still acting. She auditioned for something big recently—I'm not allowed to say what—but my gut says she's about to blow up even more. Like, Euphoria-level big? Maybe. Probably.

The Last Thing You Need to Know

Here's the bottom line. Nia from Dance Moms is not a victim of her past. She's using it as fuel. She's an actress, singer, activist, and all-around boss.

She's proof that you can survive being yelled at by a tiny woman in a leotard and still become a literal star. So next time you think about her, don't picture her crying in the dressing room. Picture her on a red carpet, smiling.

And maybe she's even thinking, "Ha, I did it. Without you, Abby." Which, if you ask me, is the most beautiful step of all.