LIZ IMPERIO has established herself as a major director and choreographer in the entertainment industry, including the staging and choreography for Jennifer Lopez’s “Live From Puerto Rico” concert; director/choreographer of Gloria Estefan’s last 3 world concert tours; and two world tours for Madonna – “Re-invention Tour” and “Confessions” Tour.

A proud Cuban-American, Liz was born and raised in Hollywood, California. Her work caught the eye of famed choreogreographer Kenny Ortega at the tender age of 15. Liz Became Kenny’s Associate Choreographer for 6 years before breaking out on her own. Her credits make her one of the most sought after choreographers in the business, including: “The Latin Grammys (last 3 years); American Music Awards; “United We Stand” with Michael Jackson and *NSYNC” (assoc. dir.); ABC’s 50th Anniversary Celebration; Disney Channel’s “Gotta Kick It Up”; James L. Brook’s feature film “Spanglish”, CBS TV series “Dirty Dancing” and commercials for Jack In The Box, and many others.

Liz Imperio has trained such young stars as Hilary Duff, America Ferrera, Renee Olstead, Camille Guaty, Myra, and Valeria. Her most touching assignment was working closely with Gloria Estefan after her major accident years ago and not only assisted with the physical therapy to help her walk again, but later choreographed Gloria’s comeback concert tour.

Liz Imperio’s directing, teaching and choreography works have been commissioned all over the United States and Europe. Having worked with such dance companies and dance conventions as: Gus Giordano Jazz Dance in Chicago; The Houston Metropolitan Dance Theatre; K-Broadway from Japan; West Coast Dance Explosion; Tremaine Dance Convention; Company Dance; Break the Floor Productions; as well as numerous European companies from Italy to England. Liz Imperio is very proud to be a partner and founder of her own Los Angeles-based production company Imperio Productions.