Chainé has been dancing under the direction of her mother, Susan Mendence, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island since she was 2 years old. She had an instant connection to dancing and has been performing and competing ever since. Chainé started competing at the age of 5 and has won numerous awards including high scores, overall placements and the titles of Miss Dance Ovations 2007 and Miss Dance USA Massachusetts 2007. Her dream has always been to follow in her mother’s footsteps and own her own dance studio where she can share her same love for dance to children of all ages.

She started to further pursue her dream of owning her own studio in 2004 when she enrolled in the Dance Teacher’s Club of Boston’s Dance Educator Training Course. Here she studied Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Ballroom, and Children’s work and began a three year program that would begin to help give her more of the training she would need to own her own studio one day. At the Dance Education Training Course, Chainé was awarded the Audree Wilson Scholarship in her first year for having the highest performance and written test scores in every subject of dance. In her third and final year she was awarded with the Pam Feri award that was given for the highest overall written and performance scores in ballet throughout all three years of the training course. In 2007, Chainé began choreographing some of her first competition pieces.

It was also in this year that she moved to Orlando, FL to work for the Walt Disney Company performing in many of their most popular parades and shows including Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade. Since this wonderful experience from 2007-2008 working with Mickey Mouse himself, Chainé has taught and choreographed for studios in RI and FL. Her students and choreography have won numerous awards including special awards, high scores, national overall high scores, and the titles of Mini Miss Step Up to Dance 2009, Miss Step Up to Dance 2009, and Little Miss Cinderella Talent 2009.

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In 2012, Chainé finally took hold of her dream and opened her own studio. She is looking forward to a big future and teaching children the wonderful art of dance.

With 25 years of training in prestigious conservatory programs and three college degrees in dance, I have dedicated my life to the art of movement. Throughout my career, I've had the honor of sharing my expertise and passion for dance with students of all ages.

I was the Head of Ballet, Acro, and Tap at Macy's Dance Factory in Miami, FL. In addition to my role at Macy's, I am the Director of Dance at Montverde Academy, where I foster an environment of creativity and excellence in the next generation of performers.

In 2023, I was humbled to receive the Applause Award for Outstanding Choreography, a recognition of my commitment to pushing artistic boundaries and inspiring dancers to connect deeply with their craft.

Throughout my journey, I have continually sought opportunities to grow and develop as both a dancer and educator, always with the goal of cultivating a love for dance in others.

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Lillianna is a proud alumna of The Dance Company, where she trained extensively before transitioning into teaching musical theater. She has had the privilege of studying under some of the industry's most renowned choreographers and performers, including Adam Borland, Christina Hedrick (Radio City Rockette), Lindsey Bradshaw (Glinda, Wicked), and Jason Whitfield (Disney), Peter Sabasino (So You Think You Can Dance), Gianna Martello (Dance Moms), and Rachelle Rak (Cats, Dance Moms).

With a strong foundation in multiple dance genres—including ballet, contemporary, and lyrical—Lillianna discovered her true passion in musical theater. She is honored to share this love with the next generation, inspiring young performers through her teaching.

Lillianna’s performance credits include appearances at Walt Disney World Main Street Parade and performances on the Beauty and the Beast Stage. She has performed at ESPN as well as for the Orlando Solar Bears and the Orlando Magic halftime shows. Lillianna has performed on Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas in a dance competition. Within the competitive dance world, she is recognized for her engaging and comedic musical theater routines, earning numerous awards, scholarships, and accolades for her performances.

In addition to her dance achievements, Lillianna has taken on leading roles in multiple theater productions, including Thomas O’Malley in The Aristocats, Alice in Alice in Wonderland, and, most recently, Coach Mustard in Clue: The Musical. For the past three years, she has also contributed as a choreographer, creating dynamic and engaging dance numbers for theater productions.

Passionate about both performing and teaching, Lillianna is dedicated to fostering creativity and confidence in her students. She loves working with young performers and takes great joy in sharing her experience and enthusiasm for musical theater.