Alexandra Chaves
Canadian dancer and actress
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Alexandra Chaves (born May 9, 2001) is a Canadian dancer and actress, known for her role as Piper on the Family and CBBC series The Next Step.
Alexandra Chaves | |
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| Born | May 9, 2001 Cambridge, Ontario, Canada |
| Education | St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School |
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| Years active | 2016-present |
| 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] In 2019 she toured Australia, New Zealand and the UK again with The Next Step.
Chaves is a Plan Canada Youth Advocate.[8]
Personal life
Chaves went to St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School before attending Virtual High School to accommodate her television career.[9] At age 12, she was diagnosed with heart arrhythmia that meant she would need to take a nine-month break from dancing.[2] In 2018, she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2025 | The Next Step | Piper | Main role (seasons 4-8), Guest role (season 9-10) 110 episodes |
| 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 |
| 2024 | Geek Girl | Millie |