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LIZ LIRA

 

 

 

 

SAG/AFTRA

Representation: Clear Talent Group

Salsa, Argentine Tango & International Latin

Telephone: (310) 776-4781 Website: LizLira.com E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gender: FEMALE

Height: 5' 2" Weight: 105 Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown

Dress: 3 Pants: 3 Shoe: 7 Measurements: 34 C-28-36


Television/Film

·So You Think You Can Dance Season 7  (salsa choreographer)

Dancing With The Stars Season 10 (choreographer for Derek and Nicole's Argentine Tango & their Freestyle)

Dancing With the Stars Season 9 (choreographer for group hustle, week 5)

· Dancing With the Stars Season 8 (choreographer for Mark and Shawn, 1st place couple)

· The Ugly Truth (choreographer, principal dancer)

· “Nature Made” National Commercial 2009 (principal dancer)

· Wrigley’s Commercial 2008 (principal tango dancer)

· WWE Ford Lincoln Commercial

· Adelante Hispanos

· The Roof

· The Wayne Brady Show

· The Other Half

· 30 Seconds to Fame

· Star Search

· I Will Survive

· Despierta America

· The Greg Behrendt Show

· Renovate My Family

· Grammy Pre-Performance

· Take the Lead Premier Party

· America The Beautiful

 

 

 

 

Championships & Competitions

· 2009 ESPN World Salsa Champion

· 2009 1st Place Philadelphia Salsafest Professional Salsa Competition

· 2009 Granada Pro Salsa Competition Champion

· 2009 Steven’s US National Salsa Champion

· 2005 1st Place All Americas Salsa Championships

· 2005 Night at The Rio Salsa Contest Champion

· 2005 1st Place Palm Springs Masquerade Ball Jack and Jill

· 2004 Golden State Challenge International Latin Dance Champion

· 2004 Puerto Rico Salsa Open World Champion

· 2004 International Hustle and Salsa Competition Champion (Pro International Salsa)

· 2004 1st Place "Salsa Summer Splash" (Adv/Pro Jack and Jill)

· 2004 1st Place "Salsa Extravaganza Dance Championships" (Adv/Pro Jack and Jill)

· 2004 Season of Star Search (CBS TV)

· 2003 World Salsa Federation U.S. Salsa Classic Champion

· 2003 World Salsa Federation U.S. Salsa Showdance Champion

· 2003 WSF WORLD Salsa Classic Champion

· 2003 WSF WORLD Salsa Showdance Champion

· VH1 "I Will Survive" Reality Show Grand Prize Winner

· 2002 Conga Room Salsa Competition Champion

· 2002 Mayan World Salsa Competition Champion

· FOX's 30 Seconds to Fame Grand Prize Winner (FOX TV)

· 2002 Sportsman's Lodge Salsa Competition Finalist


Dance Training:

Ballet

20 years

Jazz

20 years

Modern

8 years

Lyrical

6 years

Salsa

6 years

Hip Hop

5 years

International Latin

4 years

Argentine Tango

3 years

Tap

1 year

Flamenco

1 year

Yoga/Pilates

1 year


Leadership Positions & Featured Artist

· President & CEO of Liz Lira Enterprises, Inc.

· 2007 Director of Salseros State University

· 2006 Conga Room Creative Director & Production Coordinator

· 2008 Feature Artist for Riordaan Gala-UCLA

· 2007 Featured & New MC for "Mayan World Salsa Championships"

· 2006 Argentine Tango Tour

· Exclusive Spokes Model for Latin-Diva by Kasandra Carlson

· Featured Artist on Sabor Magazine Issue 17

· Spokes Model for NOVA Distinctive Floors


Awards

· 2006 Orange County Register Top Innovator

· 2002 Sabor Magazine Female Dancer of the Year

· "IMAGE" Award winner by Bolivian Council

· California Legislature "ASSEMBLY" Certificate of Recognition for on-going commitment to our local youth.

· State of California "Lieutenant Governor Cruz M. Bustamante" In recognition of community spirit and outstanding community service.

· City of Ontario Certificate of Recognition from The Mayor & City Council to acknowledge the work done with Ayuda al Nino.

· Riverside County Board of Supervisors Certificate of Recognition for helping Ayuda organization and in its worthy effort to aid & support orphaned children in Latin America.

· Stuck on Salsa "Best Guest Appearance"

 

Additional Skills

· Choreography

· Contortionism

· Bilingual: English and Spanish


 

Last Updated on Saturday, 10 July 2010 04:15
 

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