LaShonda Chaney
LaShonda has studied all genres of dance and holds a B.A. in Business Marketing from Rutgers, The State University. She started her performing career as a dancer for the NBA, New Jersey Nets, as well as a dancer for the NJ Rockin’ Rollers Hockey Team. Winning several awards through “Dance Educators of America”, “Dance America”, “Dance Olympus”, and recognized for outstanding work and leadership with children, she continues her love of assisting schools with creating dance curriculums for their programs. LaShonda is a certified dance and fitness instructor for New Jersey and has taught in public and private school on the elementary and high school level. She has danced in many music videos and performed with several artists. And is highly known for her choreography, dance and modeling productions. Her T.V. credits include MTV’s “Lip Service”, NBA “Inside Stuff”, a guest dancer on “Good Morning America”, “The Joe Franklin Show”, as well as the movie “Juice”. Her choreography has won many awards for dance and cheerleading. LaShonda continues her love to help encourage individuals to dream big, walk in faith, and follow their inner spirit to obtain their maximum potential to ultimate happiness.
Tamia Chaney
Tamia, a prodigy of LaChaney’s Dance Academy and has trained in all genres of dance. She continues to travel all over the USA where she furthers her training and love for dance under the tutelage of some great choreographers in the industry. She is also a member of Generation X, where she continues her extensive training in Hip-Hop. Tamia has choreographed Top Award Winning routines for our company, produced many concept videos, and continues to choreograph for upcoming artists. She continues to implement a strong foundation here at LaChaney’s.
Projects include: Summer Walker’s “THE FIRST AND LAST TOUR” featuring Melii, Made In America, SoulFrito, Former NBA Nets Kids Dancer, Apollo Theater, Dancer for artist Becky G., Anne Bowen, Nike Grand Opening Dancer, Lead Dancer for Swarovski Promo Video, TRL (MTV) Dancer, and Serena Williams launch party performer.
Yi-Hsuan Huang
Yi began ballet training in her hometown Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and continued her training at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Montgomery Ballet, and American Repertory Ballet. She has performed in a variety of full-length ballets with professional companies such as Giselle, Coppélia, The Nutcracker, and Beauty and the Beast, etc. Yi was named “Most Outstanding Young Performer” in Taipei’s International Ballet Grand Prix, and she was a finalist in Taiwan Grand Prix. Yi continues her love of dance through educating young dancers on the importance of structure and the ability to create a strong foundation in the arts, all while having fun and understanding the process to grow into beautiful dancers.
Zaki Marshall
Zaki has received his BFA from the University of The Arts, where he had the privilege of training under the tutelage of Philadanco and BalletX. He has trained with Dance Theater of Harlem, Alonzo King Lines Ballet and BalletX as well as completed the Philadanco Summer Training internship. Zaki was a company member of Eleone Dance Theater in South Philly as well as the 2019 Recipient of the University of the Arts Academic Achievement for Service and leadership award. Zaki brings his vibrant energy, talent and discipline for the love of the arts to share with the LaChaney Family.
Shakira Washington
Shakira is an alum of LaChaney’s Performing Arts Company and has received her BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her love of dance and dedication allows her students to become well-rounded artists. While focusing on anatomy to aid her students in understanding their bodies, Shakira specializes in ballet, tap, jazz, and acro.
Caylia Wallace
Caylia has received her BFA in Dance from Montclair State University and her Master of Arts from Fordham University. Her love of dance has allowed her to work with Transcending Motion as well as performing works by Jessie Dimauro, Kim Whittam, Kathleen Kelley, Christian von Howard, Lori Katterhenry, Earl Mosley and Camille A. Brown. She’s performed with various New York City-based companies such as Lakai Dance Theatre and Aurway Repertory Theatre. Caylia is well rounded in all genres of dance, always ready to nurture the talent of each individual she comes into contact with. She specializes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and hip-hop. When not teaching at LaChaney’s, Caylia loves working with her Visual Arts Company and teaching dance in the Newark Public School District.
Robin Robinson
Robin has studied all genres of dance but is known at LaChaney’s for running the front office for over 18 years. Always available to assist in the classroom when needed, handle any questions to help our clients have a pleasant experience, as well as manage daily operations of the facility. From handling costumes and recitals to organizing birthday parties and kids club events, Ms. Robin makes everything run smoothly and effortlessly.