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Raising Asia

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Raising Asia is an American reality television series that debuted on Lifetime on July 29, 2014. This series is a spin-off of Dance Moms. It follows the daily life of Asia Monet Ray, a then eight-year-old dancer, and her family. The show focuses mainly on Asia's career as a dancer/singer and the repercussions fame can have on a family.

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29th July 2014 - 9th September 2014
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Asia Monet RayKristie RaymondShawn Ray
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The Lion Tamer and the Tiger Mom
29th July 2014

Episode 1

The Ray family revolves around eight-year old daughter Asia’s rising star, and this week there’s a huge performance at World of Dance on the line. Questions about the suitability of the choreography put the entire performance in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Asia’s parents struggle with their own balancing act.

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Diva Days, Red Carpet Nights
5th August 2014

Episode 2

This week, Asia is slated to perform at the Reality TV Awards, but tensions are already running high in the Ray household. When Kristie isn’t happy with the stage, she tries to pull the plug. Meanwhile, Shawn confronts Asia’s manager, Billy.

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The Education of Asia Ray
5th August 2014

Episode 3

Asia's training goes into high gear, and with Shawn out of town, Kristie is overwhelmed–until her mother arrives to lend a hand. But while Kristie may be happy for the help, she's less than thrilled by some unsolicited advice–and an attempted intervention.

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Managers and Mayhem
12th August 2014

Episode 4

Asia ramps up her training as an actress, singer and dancer, but choreographer Anthony questions whether manager Billy is the right person to take Asia to the top. Anthony's doubts grow stronger when he hears the new song Billy wrote for Asia and decides to spring a surprise meeting with another manager on Kristie–and she is not happy about it! Meanwhile, Kristie tries to figure out how to fit in more time with Bella, who is feeling left out.

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It's (Not) My Party and I'll Cry if I Want To
12th August 2014

Episode 5

It's Bella's birthday and Kristie is determined to focus on her, while Asia struggles with the sacrifices she's forced to make for her career. Shawn removes Kristie from Asia's rehearsal with Anthony. Later, Kristie stuns everyone by announcing that she and Asia must leave Bella's birthday party for a photo shoot.

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What Would Beyoncé Do?
19th August 2014

Episode 6

Billy lands Asia a gig opening for a pop star that no one has heard of and things quickly go south once they arrive at venue, only to discover it is a 21 and over nightclub. While Asia is forced to prepare in a tent in the middle of a parking lot, Anthony blames Billy for all of the issues, causing a major rift between Shawn and Kristie.

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Hit the Road
19th August 2014

Episode 7

Asia is heading to Las Vegas for her singing and dancing debut at Planet Hollywood. Anthony and Billy nearly come to blows as they continue to fight for control over Asia’s career. After his missteps with last week’s performance, Billy has to redeem himself in Shawn’s eyes if he wants to stay on the team.

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Billy's Last Chance
26th August 2014

Episode 8

It's Billy's big chance to prove that he has the chops to take Asia to the next level, but a major meltdown from Asia before her first singing performance at Planet Hollywood threatens to derail everything they've been working towards.

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Eyes on the Pride
26th August 2014

Episode 9

Anthony is determined to have full creative control over Asia's performance at the Long Beach Pride Festival. But after missing rehearsals, arguing with Shawn, and disobeying orders, Anthony is on thin ice. During a fraught rehearsal, Anthony drops Asia on her tailbone.

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Dad-ager
2nd September 2014

Episode 10

Choreographer Ricky Palomino has given Asia the lead role in his theatrical performance titled "Daylight Come." Meanwhile, Shawn decides to handle Asia's career for a week while Kristie takes on Bella's responsibilities.

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Three Men and a Maybe
2nd September 2014

Episode 11

Billy books a performance for Asia at R&B legend El DeBarge’s birthday. Shawn puts Anthony in charge of vetoing this performance if he feels that Asia is not ready. Anthony feels empowered, but Shawn ultimately pulls rank. When Anthony explodes in frustration, both the performance as well as his place on Team Asia are put in jeopardy.

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Of Momagers and Meltdowns
9th September 2014

Episode 12

Asia prepares to sing her new ballad on the web series, BiteSizeTV. As the pressure mounts, she loses focus and spins out of control just before show time. Gina confides in Shawn that she feels unappreciated, leading Kristie to explode at the crew and threaten to pull the plug on "Raising Asia."

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Make It or Break It
9th September 2014

Episode 13

It's time for Asia to take the stage at Universal CityWalk for the biggest and most important performance of her life. As she goes through her final performance run-through, a technical glitch threatens to ruin her day.

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