Cathy Nesbitt-Stein is an American dancer, dance studio owner, and reality television personality best known for her role on Lifetime’s Dance Moms. As the outspoken proprietor of Candy Apple’s Dance Center in Canton, Ohio, she brought fierce competition and dramatic flair to the show, positioning her studio as a top rival to Abby Lee Miller’s ALDC. With a net worth estimated at $500,000 from her studio, TV gigs, and business ventures, Cathy has solidified her place in dance world lore.
Before fame
ong before her reality TV spotlight, Cathy Nesbitt-Stein focused on family and her passion for dance. She adopted her daughter Vivi-Anne from Guatemala, embracing motherhood while laying the groundwork for her thriving dance career in Ohio.
Trivia
Cathy owns and operates Candy Apple’s Dance Center in Canton, Ohio, a bustling hub for young dancers that became the rival studio to the ALDC on Dance Moms. The studio offers classes in various styles, hosts competitions, and remains a cornerstone of her legacy in the dance community.
Family life
Cathy shares her life with husband Mike Stein, an insurance adjuster who also runs his own beef jerky business. Together, they’ve raised their family, including Vivi-Anne, balancing the demands of reality TV fame with everyday entrepreneurial pursuits.