Liz Lira is a professional salsa dancer and choreographer from Southern California. Liz has won numerous titles at the World Salsa Championships and other competitions around the world, and is best known for her work as a choreographer on several seasons of So You Think You Can Dance. [1] [2] [3]
Season | Show | Dancers | Style | Music |
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Season 7 | Week 5 | Anya Garnis AdéChiké Torbert | Salsa | "Oyelo Que Te Conviene"—Eddie Palmieri |
Season 8 | Week 4 | Ashley Rich Chris Koehl | Salsa | "Mambo Beat"—Tito Puente |
Season 9 | Week 3 | Audrey Case Matthew Kazmierczak | Salsa | "Cinco Salsa"—Sverre Indris Joner/HSC/Kork |
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