Inside Gloria Hampton's net worth: 'Dance Moms: A New Era' coach lands in financial trouble amid unpaid fees
LEESBURG, VIRGINIA: 'Dance Moms: A New Era' coach Gloria Hampton has a net worth of approximately $500,000. Gloria has starred in OG 'Dance Moms' episodes and she has received $2,000 per episode. However, she also had to spend thousands on her daughter Kaeli Ware's tuition fees, costumes, competition entry fees, travel expenses and more.
Meanwhile, Gloria also had other sources of income as she co-owned Studio Bleu Dance Center. Unfortunately, Coach Glo seemed to have landed in financial trouble after Studio Bleu closed because of unpaid rent. Additionally, the dance students' fees were also unpaid which contributed to shutting down the studio.
The unpaid fees have reportedly also led to an explosive fight between the dance instructors and parents. However, Coach Glo now needs to start her career from scratch with her huge Hulu gig, 'Dance Moms' reboot. Although Coach Glo haven't addressed Studio Bleu shutting down, she did criticize the dance centre and its toxic environment in a lengthy social media post.
Gloria Hampton's Early Life
'Dance Moms' star Gloria Hampton hails from Northern Virginia and is the mother of Kaeli Ware. She went to Towson State University to study dance. The award-winning dancer honed her skills after getting training with legends Frank Hatchett, Gus Giordano, Joe Tremaine and Charles Kelly.
Before starring in Lifetime's 'Dance Moms', Gloria appeared on the 70s talent show, 'Stuff', and shoe shows for Reebok. Gloria's marriage details are currently unknown.
Gloria Hampton hits stardom with 'Dance Moms'
Gloria Hampton became a popular name among 'Dance Moms' fans after her starring role in the Lifetime show. In Season 3, Abby Lee Miller called Gloria and Kaeli to join the replacement team. Gloria tried to enter Kaeli in a solo which sparked a feud with Abby.
However, Gloria was kicked out of the dance academy after she accused Ally Serigne of ruining the group dance. Gloria took revenge on Abby and competed against the ALDC. Gloria's daughter Kaeli notably won the competition.
Does Gloria Hampton have a job outside of reality TV?
Besides starring in 'Dance Moms' and taking revenge with Abby Lee Miller, Gloria Hampton had her own dance studio. She opened her own dance studio in 1994 which rapidly grew into one of the top in the country. However, she sold the property after 15 years and joined Studio Bleu Dance Center.
She co-founded and co-directed Studio Bleu with Kimberly Rishi which was named a top 50 studio within the FDC in 2010. Recently, Gloria alongside some other teachers left the studio to start a new dance academy. Gloria has now started her own dance studio, 'Glo Time Dance'.
Gloria Hampton to lead 'Dance Moms' reboot
Gloria Hampton replaced Abby Lee Miller in the 'Dance Moms' reboot as she trains her seven students to compete in a national dance competition that's just weeks away. The preview of 'Dance Moms: A New Era' teased the pressure on students, parents and the coach as they prepare for the dance competition.
The new coach also admitted in the trailer, "This will be the biggest challenge of my career. I'm the coach of the next big team." The Lifetime show reboot will serve the viewers thrilling drama with a blend of intense battles, tears, action, emotions, excitement and of course great performances.
'Dance Moms: A New Era' will premiere on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 on Hulu