Liz Auten has been teaching and choreographing in the St Louis are for the past 20 years. While she has trained in many styles of dance, Liz is specifically Cecchetti Certified.

While attending SIUE, Liz performed in Dance in Concert, OPUS, ACDF and The Nutcracker, with Gateway Ballet, under direction of Norma Beutell. She also was accepted in the Summer Intensive program with the Kansas City Ballet.

Continuing her education, Liz has worked with other amazing choreographers and teachers such as Dee Casparty, Frank Hatchett, Denise Wall and Judy Rice. A few of her choreography credits include: EHS Dance Team, IDTA, "Mission Impossible", UDA and country singer Sue Kennedy.

Liz has been a judge for Odyssey Talent and currently has students performing professionally in Chicago, Las Vegas, New York and St Louis.

Liz feels incredibly blessed to be able to share her love and passion for the discipline of dance with so many young aspiring dancers!