Described as a "phenom" by multiple media publications,[1][2][3] she holds the Guinness World Record for most consecutive pirouettes.
[4] She also briefly made an appearance in the reality television series Dance Moms as one of Abby Lee Miller's "replacement" dancers.
[1] At age 13, she portrayed the Harlequin Doll in Phoenix Ballet's production of The Nutcracker at Orpheum Theatre.
[12] Her ballet teacher Rachel Sebastian stated that she exhibits the "perfect storm" of natural talent and tenacity that helps her turn well.
[4] Lengel partially credited the popularity of Phoenix Ballet's The Nutcracker to Lucia and her fame from reality television.