Liz Swilley

INSTRUCTOR

 

Liz Swilley has been part of the 5678 Dance Studio family for an incredible 33 years! She began dancing at the age of five after being inspired by the ballerina that spun on top of her mother’s jewelry box. She started teaching at just 14 years old, and since then, dance has remained an important part of both her personal and professional life.

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Throughout the years, Liz has trained in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pointe, contemporary, and lyrical. Jazz is her favorite style because she loves combining strong technique with dynamic performance, while ballet holds a special place in her heart as her favorite style to teach. Some of her favorite dance memories include being promoted to pointe and performing in an opening number for the first time. As a longtime member of the studio’s competitive team, her dance journey also brought exciting opportunities including scholarship offers, cruise line auditions, and the opportunity to audition for the Laker Girls.

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In addition to teaching at 5678, Liz is the dance teacher at Central Catholic High School, where she teaches Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Dance. She also serves as the school’s ASB Leadership Director, helping students develop confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Outside of dance, Liz loves spending time with her two children, Blakely and Brody, and, of course, shopping! A few of her favorites include Reese’s, Sour Patch Watermelon, Lululemon, Target, and the movie Grease. She grew up on a dairy, and her family owns the Escalon Bullfights a unique part of her roots that she is proud of!

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As an instructor, Liz promises to challenge every dancer to reach their personal best while celebrating their individual journey. This season, she is most excited to watch her students grow not only in technique, but also in confidence, artistry, and passion as they take on new goals, choreography, and challenges.

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And if you’ve ever taken class with Liz, chances are you’ve heard her ask, “You guys got it?” Her favorite dance teacher? Tamie… DUH!