Liz Imperio – At a Glance
- Director/Choreographer – Jennifer Lopez: Dance Again World Tour
- Director/Choreographer – Madonna: Re-Invention Tour, Confessions Tour
- Director/Choreographer – Gloria Estefan’s last three world tours
- Emmy Winner – Great Performances: Miami City Ballet Dances Balanchine and Tharp
- TV Credits – American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, American Music Awards, Gotta Kick It Up
- Commissioned Work – La Belleza de Cuba for Giordano Dance Chicago’s 50th Anniversary
Liz Imperio – Bio
Liz Imperio is an Emmy-winning director and choreographer known for her bold, storytelling movement and dynamic fusion of contemporary, Latin, and commercial dance. A Hollywood native, she has collaborated with global superstars including Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Gloria Estefan, Cher, and Michael Jackson.
She directed and choreographed Jennifer Lopez’s “Dance Again” World Tour, Madonna’s “Re-Invention” and “Confessions” Tours, and Gloria Estefan’s last three world concert tours. Her work has also appeared on major television platforms including American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, the American Music Awards, and Disney Channel’s Gotta Kick It Up.
In 2022, Liz was named Honorary Artistic Director for Giordano Dance Chicago, where she premiered La Belleza de Cuba to critical acclaim in honor of the company’s 50th anniversary, later touring the work throughout Europe.
Her choreographic achievements include work in film, television, and commercials, consistently praised for its narrative strength and multicultural influence. Liz received an Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography for PBS’s Great Performances: Miami City Ballet Dances Balanchine and Tharp.
