Sophia Lucia

Sophia Lucia is an American dancer and choreographer. Described as a "phenom" by multiple media publications, Lucia moved to Arizona to train in ballet. She joined Phoenix's Master Ballet Academy in 2015 or 2016. 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 2012 episode. surpassing Alicia Clifton's record of 36. The following year, she was named the Junior Female Best Dancer at the Dance Awards in New York City.

Public image Multiple media publications have described Lucia as a "phenom". 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. Her ballet teacher Rachel Sebastian stated that she exhibits the "perfect storm" of natural talent and tenacity that helps her turn well.

Credits Year Title Role Notes 2012 Shake It Up Dancer Episode: "Copy Kat It Up" 2012, 2016 The Ellen DeGeneres Show Herself 2 episodes 2013 Dancing with the Stars Herself 1 episode 2013 America's Got Talent Herself 1 episode 2015 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn Russian kid Episode: "I Want Candace" 2015 The Nutcracker Harlequin Doll At Orpheum Theatre 2016 A Nutcracker Christmas Sadie Television film 2022 Gummies Cathy Industry reading at Open Jar Studios

Awards Award Year Category Result The Dance Awards 2014 Junior Female Best Dancer Guinness World Records 2013 Most consecutive contemporary dance pirouettes Youth America Grand Prix 2016 Classical Dance – Women (Junior) Contemporary Dance (Junior) Pas de deux (Classical) (with William Jackson Beckham)