Celebrating Women's History Month

LILIANA CHRISTENSEN

STUDIO AZUL SEATTLE

23 years ago a little girl dreamt of owning a dance studio. Years dreaming, mixed with a lot of hard-work, grit and training have manifested Studio Azul. Lily began training at age 3 in competitive dance studios, she attended the Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts and upon graduating early was accepted into the University of Utah’s Prestigious Modern Dance Program. Lily's love of dance, instruction and passion for precision and technique have made her an incredibly successful instructor to students of all ages for the past decade. Her extensive background in disciplines including but not limited to ballet, jazz, modern, hip-hop, contemporary, salsa, bachata and cha- cha allow her to fuse styles in a unique and knowledgable way. She is one of the Northwest’s most respected Choreographers and has placed in the top three as a soloist at numerous world level competitions. She is known for her extensive background in several styles of dance, creativity, bubbly personality and focus on technique. As the owner of Studio Azul she strives to create an environment that fosters creativity and encourages growth.