Liz Lira - 24 Times Ultimate World and US Salsa National Champion!

Liz Lira, the Rose of Salsa, was born in La Paz, Bolivia, and immigrated to the United States at the early age of eight. Making Southern California her new home, she embraced the art of dance and excelled in both ballet and jazz. She went on to capture her first major Latin competition at the Mayan World Salsa Championships in the summer of 2002.

Liz has recently had the honor of choreographing routines for the top couples on Dancing with the Stars including 1st place winners Mark and Shawn as well as Derek and Nicole, in addition to 2010’s winning couple Derek Hough and Jennifer Grey. She has also assisted in choreographing the group hustle routine for Dancing With the Stars: Season 9. In addition, she was the choreographer for Anya and Adechike’s Salsa routine on So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. In December of 2009, she won first place at the 4th Annual World Salsa Championships, making her a six-time World Salsa Champion and seven-time US Salsa Champion.