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Sophia Lucia

American dancer

Sophia Lucia

NationalityAmerican
OccupationDancer
Years&#;active–present

Sophia Lucia is an American dancer.

Described as a "phenom" by multiple media publications,[1][2][3] she holds the Guinness World Record for most consecutive pirouettes. She is also known for her appearance on the reality television show Dance Moms.

Early life

Sophia Lucia was born to mother Jackie Lucia.

She is from Poway, California, United States. She began dancing at the age of two at San Diego Dance Centre, which is owned by her cousin Kristen Hibbs.[4] Lucia moved to Arizona to train in ballet. She joined Phoenix's Master Ballet Academy in or [1] She has also danced at Phoenix Ballet as a volunteer.[2]

Career

In January , a video of Lucia performing 40 turns was uploaded to YouTube.[4] It went viral, garnering over , views by February [5] The video was also sent to The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Her mother recalled that a representative "called back in a week and said, 'We have to have her on the show'". Lucia performed a tap dance in the "hidden talent" portion of a February episode.[4] She also briefly made an appearance in the reality television series Dance Moms as one of Abby Lee Miller's "replacement" dancers.[5][6] In , Lucia broke the Guinness World Record for most consecutive pirouettes at age 10 after completing 55 turns,[7][8][9] surpassing Alicia Clifton's record of [10] The following year, she was named the Junior Female Best Dancer at the Dance Awards in New York City.[1] At age 13, she portrayed the Harlequin Doll in Phoenix Ballet's production of The Nutcracker at Orpheum Theatre.

In a review, Kerry Lengel of AZCentral said she played the role "with humor and aplomb".[11]

Public image

Multiple media publications have described Lucia as a "phenom".[1][2][3] According to the magazine Dance Spirit, Lucia's rapid rise to fame was due to her "top-notch technique and unreal flexibility", as well as her appearance on Dance Moms.[12] Her ballet teacher Rachel Sebastian stated that she exhibits the "perfect storm" of natural&#;talent and tenacity that helps her turn well.[4] Lengel partially credited the popularity of Phoenix Ballet's The Nutcracker to Lucia and her fame from reality television.[13]

Credits

Awards

References

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    "Small Stars: Dancing phenom Sophia Lucia". KNXV-TV. Retrieved December 14,

  2. ^ abcLengel, Kerry (May 12, ). "Phoenix Ballet mixes classical discipline, reality-TV flair". AZCentral. Retrieved December 17,
  3. ^ abBarrett, Annie (May 15, ).

    "Dancing with the Stars recap: Ingo Rademacher and Kym Johnson eliminated".

    Sophia lucia clothing Her breasts, waist, and hips measurements are inches. USA Today. Beginning : Sophia started taking dancing classes from the age of 2 years. Sophia Lucia started dancing at the tender age of two.

    Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 17,

  4. ^ abcdWarth, Gary (February 12, ). "POWAY: 9-year-old dancer eyes world record for pirouettes". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved December 14,
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    "Meet Sophia Lucia!". Dance Spirit (Interview).

  6. ^ abMarek, Emily (July 31, ).

    Sophia lucia news: You are who you are. She gained fame after appearing on the Lifetime series Dance Moms season three as part of the replacement team. References [ edit ]. Love is love.

    "Dance Moms: 5 Times I Agreed With Abby And 5 Times I Agreed With The Moms". CinemaBlend. Retrieved December 14,

  7. ^Bell, Diane (May 15, ). "Pirouette champ turns heads on 'DWTS'".

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  11. ^Feidelson, Lizzie (December 21, ). "Inside the High-Drama World of Youth Competition Dance". The New York Times. Retrieved December 14,
  12. ^Polus, Sarah (October 6, ). "Kids break fitness Guinness world records with Mia Hamm at 'Fit Made Fun Day'".

    The Washington Post.

    Biography sophia lucia Recognized for her exceptional talent, she clinched the Writer of the Year Award. Sophia Lucia is a dancing sensation, youtube star and a Guinness Record holder in setting the highest number of Pirouettes 55 en passe. Cheryl holds the record of being the only professional dancer on DWTS to win two consecutive times, once with 98 degrees' Drew Lachey and then with footballer Emmitt Smith. No one is yet to break the record.

    Retrieved December 12,

  13. ^"Sophia Lucia Sets New Guinness World Record for Pirouettes!". Dance Spirit. March 31, Retrieved December 12,
  14. ^ abLengel, Kerry (December 22, ). "Dance review: 3 'Nutcrackers' in Phoenix range from so-so to spectacular".

    AZCentral. Retrieved December 17,

  15. ^Lucia, Sophia (November 6, ). "10 Quick Questions with Sophia Lucia". Dance Spirit (Interview). Interviewed by Alison Feller. Retrieved December 14,
  16. ^Lengel, Kerry (November 22, ). "Holiday dance guide: Not just 'Nutcrackers'".

    Sophia lucia official Believe in yourself. Beginning : Sophia started taking dancing classes from the age of 2 years. Pas de deux Classical with William Jackson Beckham. In January , a video of Lucia performing 40 turns was uploaded to YouTube.

    AZCentral. Retrieved December 17,

  17. ^"Sophia Lucia". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 14,
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  26. ^Radetsky, Sascha (December 8, ). "Sascha Radetsky Spills About His New Holiday Movie". Dance Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Courtney Escoyne. Retrieved December 14,
  27. ^Brunner, Raven (May 19, ). "Lawryn LaCroix and Andi Villa Stover's New Play Gummies Announces Industry Reading".

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  28. ^"Hall of Fame: Junior Female Best Dancers". The Dance Awards. Retrieved December 17,
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    Sophia lucia california kisses She is not formally seeing anyone at the moment. In other projects. Interviewed by Alison Feller. Sophia Lucia is an American dancer.

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