Milaina Chanel

Milaina Chanel (she/her) is an actor and dancer originally from Calgary, Alberta. She moved to Vancouver, BC after high school to pursue a career in film and television.

She is an Acting Associate with Laura Mac Method for their well known Academy Program, and helps fellow actors strengthen their process and auditioning skills. She also regularly takes acting classes to hone her craft and grow in the industry.

Milaina’s breakout role was series lead Zara on The Family Channel’s The Next Step for 17 episodes. Other credits include Prom Pact (Disney+), Motherland: Fort Salem (Freeform), and the MOW Flirting With 40 (Lifetime).

Milaina has been dancing since the age of two and has trained in many styles including Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary and Jazz Funk. She is a graduate of Harbour Dance Centre’s Intensive Training Program, and a multi award winning dancer and convention scholarship winner. Professionally, Milaina has appeared as a dancer in Descendants 3 (Disney), Monster High: The Movie and its sequel (Nickelodeon), Riverdale (The CW) and Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist (NBC). Milaina is often chosen to assist the choreographer and be a part of the skeleton crew process.

Milaina has been fortunate to travel internationally as a performer throughout North America and the Greek Island. Credits include the Harlem Globetrotters, Briar Cup, Continental Cup, Sharing Dance, WE Day, BMW’s Cabriolet Gala and Family Channel’s Big Ticket Summer Concert.

Milaina loves sharing her passion for dance, and teaches, hosts, and adjudicates across Canada.