‘Dance Moms’ Alum Nia Sioux Reflects On Being ‘Ostracized For Not Fitting Into’ A Certain Aesthetic In New Memoir, ‘Bottom of the Pyramid’

‘Dance Moms’ Alum Nia Sioux Reflects On Being ‘Ostracized For Not Fitting Into’ A Certain Aesthetic In New Memoir, ‘Bottom of the Pyramid’

Nia Sioux is “flipping the script” and reclaiming her Dance Moms experience in a powerful new memoir. ?

The Lifetime alum, now 23, is opening up about her time on the hit reality show in her upcoming book: Bottom of the Pyramid: A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life.

The title, inspired by the show’s infamous weekly dance pyramid, reflects Nia’s journey from being consistently ranked last to owning her voice and finally telling her side of the story. Speaking on the project to PEOPLE, she shared:

“A lot of people knew me for being at the bottom of the pyramid week after week… I felt like my story wasn’t told the way it should have been told, and what better way to reclaim that title and turn it into a positive than naming my book Bottom of the Pyramid?”

 

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Nia starred on Dance Moms from ages 9 to 15 and says the experience, while unforgettable, came with emotional complexity. She opens up about being the only Black dancer for most of the show’s run and the lasting impact it had on her, saying she was

“Often ostracized for not fitting into an aesthetic that wasn’t designed for girls like her…That is something that is part of my story and my journey.”

Nia Sioux

Though she didn’t cry while writing the book, Nia says the process helped her reconnect with feelings she’d buried for years. Now, she hopes her story will inspire others, especially young girls of color, to embrace their worth and challenge the labels others place on them.

Are you excited for Nia’s upcoming book release? Her story will be available on Nov. 4, 2025.

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