Alexandra Chaves
Alexandra Chaves (born 2001) is a Canadian dancer and actress, known for her role as Piper on the Family series The Next Step.
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Born | 2001 (age 18–19) |
Education | St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School |
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Television | The Next Step |
Website | www |
Career
In 2011, Chaves won the title of Mini Miss Dance Canada.[1] She was also a member of the Toronto Raptors Junior Hip Hop Crew and was part of the National Ballet School of Canada's professional program.[2] In 2016, Chaves joined the Family series The Next Step in its fourth season as Piper. She is still a cast member of the show.[3] As part of her work with The Next Step, Chaves has participated in Family Channel's Stand Up! anti-bullying campaign.[4][5] In 2017, Chaves toured the UK with co-stars of The Next Step as part of the Disney Channel Big Ticket Concert.[6][7]
Personal life
Chaves went to St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School before attending Virtual High School to accommodate her television career.[8] At age 12, she was diagnosed with heart arrhythmia that meant she would need to take a nine month break from dancing.[2]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016–present | The Next Step | Piper | Main role |
2018 | Anne with an E | Chorus Member | Episode: "I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion" |
2019 | Good Witch | Alex | Episode: "The Honeymoon" |
2019 | Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story | Daniela Lopez | Television film |
References
- "Mini Miss Canada". Cambridge Times. July 14, 2011. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- Doucet, Bill (February 18, 2016). "Chaves takes The Next Step with career". CambridgeTimes.ca. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- Hill, Valerie (June 7, 2017). "Five triple-threat dance students from Kitchener catching the attention of talent agents". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- Panjwani, Radhika (November 1, 2017). "Family Channel's 'The Next Step' brings star power to Brampton school". Brampton Guardian. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- "The Next Step stands up to bullying". Global News. September 24, 2018. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- Ritchie, Andy (May 30, 2017). "The Big Ticket: Stars Of The Next Step, Backstage & The Lodge Team Up For Epic UK Show". LNTV. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- Yates, Jonathan (May 22, 2017). "Disney Channel's The Big Ticket announces first ever UK tour". getwestlondon. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
- "Student Spotlight: Alexandra Chaves". www.virtualhighschool.com. July 16, 2019. Retrieved April 7, 2020.