Nia Sioux‘s Best Friend is Chloe Lukasiak

Out of all the close friendships Nia Sioux formed with her Dance Moms co-stars, her bond with Chloe Lukasiak stands out as the strongest. Though Nia was friendly with most of the girls on the show, Chloe was undoubtedly her closest confidante and ally over their seven seasons together.

In this comprehensive 2600+ word guide, we‘ll dig deep into Nia Sioux‘s dance career, her friendships with the other Dance Moms girls, where those friends are now, and what makes Chloe Lukasiak Nia‘s best friend of them all.

Nia Sioux‘s Accomplished Dance Career

Before analyzing Nia‘s closest friendships, let‘s first look at her own impressive dance journey:

• Trained at ALDC since age 3 – Nia began taking classes at Abby Lee Dance Company all the way back in 2002 at just 3 years old, in styles like contemporary, jazz, tap, and more. This intensive early training prepared her for the demands of competitive dance.

• Original Dance Moms cast member – Out of hundreds of hopefuls, Nia was selected along with Maddie and Chloe as part of the original "elite competition team" for Dance Moms in 2011.

• Competed for 7 seasons – Nia remained on Dance Moms for all 7 seasons from 2011-2017, appearing in over 180 episodes and countless dance competitions.

• Versatile dancer – On the show, Nia excelled in diverse styles including contemporary, jazz, acro, hip hop, lyrical, tap, and musical theater.

• Iconic solos – Some of Nia‘s most iconic solos on Dance Moms included "Goodbye Maya", "Never Knew", "Freedom", "Bye Felicia", and "Getting Away with Murder."

• Notable duets – She shone in duets like "Laquifa" with Paige, "Boy Crazy" with Kendall, and "Amazing Grace" with Brooke.

• Stood up to mistreatment – Nia and her mother Holly often stood up to Abby Lee Miller‘s abusive teaching methods and mistreatment of Nia and the other girls.

• Pursued music career – During and after Dance Moms, Nia released several hit singles as a musical artist including "Star in Your Own Life", "Slay", and "Low Key Love."

• Current entertainment projects – Today Nia continues to pursue entertainment opportunities in acting, singing, YouTube, podcasting, and more.

With over a decade of elite dance training and seven seasons starring on Dance Moms, Nia Sioux has certainly established herself as a versatile, resilient, and boundary-breaking performer beyond just her reality TV persona. Next let‘s break down her closest friendships formed on the show.

Nia‘s Friendship with Chloe Lukasiak – The Strongest Bond

As mentioned, Nia‘s closest friendship from her Dance Moms days is undoubtedly with Chloe Lukasiak. Though Nia was friends with all the girls, her bond with Chloe stands out as particularly special and enduring.

Trained together from childhood

• Like Nia, Chloe trained at ALDC from a very young age starting at around 2 or 3 years old in the early 2000s.

• Nia and Chloe took countless classes together at ALDC throughout their childhoods before Dance Moms.

• They established a rapport and friendship as the two original ALDC team members of the same age.

Both original Dance Moms cast members

• Chloe and Nia were 2 of the 3 dancers (along with Maddie) selected for the original elite competition team on Season 1 of Dance Moms in 2011.

• They experienced the challenges and triumphs of that first season together as the OG cast.

Lean on each other during Abby‘s mistreatment

• Both Nia and Chloe bore the brunt of a lot of Abby Lee Miller‘s harsh treatment and criticisms.

• They often cried and comforted each other after Abby‘s outbursts during rehearsals.

• Along with their moms Holly and Christi, Nia and Chloe stood up to Abby‘s abusive methods.

Competed together for 7 seasons

• Chloe left the show briefly in Season 4 after disputes with Abby, but then returned and competed alongside Nia again for Seasons 5-7.

• Throughout their 7 years together on Dance Moms, Nia and Chloe formed an incredibly strong bond.

Both left to join The Irreplaceables

• In Season 7, Chloe and Nia both decided to leave the ALDC with their moms to form a new elite team called "The Irreplaceables".

• This demonstrated the strength of their friendship and that they always had each other‘s backs.

Remain best friends after Dance Moms

• Even after exiting Dance Moms, Chloe and Nia have nurtured their close friendship over the years.

• They are often seen hanging out, going to events together, and gushing about each other on social media.

Out of all the girls, Chloe is undoubtedly the one Nia formed the deepest connection with on Dance Moms. Their history of training together as kids, surviving the show‘s challenges side-by-side, leaving together to join The Irreplaceables, and remaining best friends after the show prove Chloe is Nia‘s number 1 Dance Moms bestie.

Nia‘s Other Close Friendships on Dance Moms

In addition to Chloe, Nia formed other close bonds with a few specific cast members during her Dance Moms tenure:

Holly Hyland

• Paige Hyland was one of the original team members like Nia and Chloe.

• Nia and Paige often leaned on each other for support when dealing with Abby‘s criticisms.

• They collaborated on duets like "Laquifa" and "Boy Crazy" together.

• Paige‘s sudden departure in Season 4 was emotional for Nia.

Brooke Hyland

• Brooke, Paige‘s older sister, was another OG cast member who Nia bonded with.

• One of Nia‘s most iconic duets, "Amazing Grace", was with Brooke as her partner.

• Brooke gave Nia advice and encouragement as an older teammate.

• Much like Paige, Brooke‘s abrupt exit in Season 4 was hard on Nia.

Mackenzie Ziegler

• As the two youngest original cast members, Nia and Mackenzie bonded over being the "babies" of the team.

• They loved joking around together behind-the-scenes.

• Nia was sad to see Mackenzie leave when she exited the show in Season 6.

JoJo Siwa

• When JoJo first joined in Season 5, Nia helped her feel welcomed as one of the only nice girls.

• Nia was one of the few dancers who didn‘t make fun of JoJo‘s speech impediment.

• They bonded over their shared love of musical theater and entertainment.

Though not as close as with Chloe, Nia formed meaningful friendships with Paige, Brooke, Mackenzie, and JoJo during her Dance Moms journey.

Where Are Nia‘s Dance Moms Friends Now?

Here‘s a quick look at what some of Nia‘s closest Dance Moms friends are up to in recent years:

Friend	Current Projects
Chloe Lukasiak	Dancing, acting, modeling, podcast "Chloe‘s Creative Corner"
Maddie Ziegler	Dancing, modeling, acting in West Side Story, Music videos, author
Mackenzie Ziegler	Singing, acting, appeared in Total Eclipse, The Masked Dancer, etc.
Brooke Hyland	Out of the spotlight, reportedly attending college
Paige Hyland	Made a cameo in Chloe‘s 2020 Christmas film Let It Snow
JoJo Siwa	Singing, acting, YouTube, entrepreneur – estimated net worth $20 million

Most of Nia‘s closest friends from Dance Moms remain in the entertainment industry in some capacity. Her number one BFF Chloe Lukasiak stays busy with dancing, acting, and her podcast while also maintaining her close friendship with Nia.

Why Chloe Lukasiak is Nia Sioux‘s Best Friend

Now that we‘ve thoroughly covered Nia‘s dance career, friendships, and where those friends are today, let‘s drive home why Chloe Lukasiak deserves the title of Nia Sioux‘s best friend:

Longest history together

• Chloe and Nia trained together at Abby Lee Dance Company for almost a decade before Dance Moms began.

• Their friendship stems from childhood compared to bonds Nia made with newer cast members later on.

Both OG cast members

• As two of the original three elite team members in Season 1, Chloe and Nia laid the foundation for the show‘s success together.

• This status as "OGs" created a special bond.

Mutual support against Abby‘s abuse

• Chloe and Nia relied on each other for support amidst Abby Lee Miller‘s mistreatment.

• They gave each other strength and courage they may not have found alone.

Competed together the longest

• Chloe competed on Dance Moms with Nia for Seasons 1-4, then returned for Seasons 5-7.

• Nia remained on the show its entire run, so she ultimately danced with Chloe more seasons than anyone.

Both left ALDC for The Irreplaceables

• Chloe and Nia made the bold move to leave Abby‘s team together in Season 7 to join a new team – further proof of an unbreakable bond.

• Their friendship gave them the courage to stand united against Abby‘s toxicity.

Remain best friends today

• Unlike some of Nia‘s Dance Moms friendships that faded, her closeness with Chloe endures today.

• They continually express love and support for each other on social media and in life.

For all these reasons and more, there is no denying that Nia Sioux‘s closest friendship from her Dance Moms days is with Chloe Lukasiak. They share a uniquely special, unbreakable bond built on years of friendship and mutual trust.

Conclusion

In summary, throughout her record-breaking seven season run on Dance Moms, Nia Sioux formed several close friendships with her fellow cast mates. But none compare to the connection she shares with Chloe Lukasiak. From their years training together as kids at ALDC, to leaning on each other amidst adversity on Dance Moms, leaving Abby‘s team together to form The Irreplaceables, and remaining best friends today, Chloe is undoubtedly Nia‘s number one Dance Moms bestie. Their resilient friendship serves as an inspiring reminder that the bonds we form in childhood can last a lifetime.