Elizabeth Rivera

Elizabeth Rivera was born in Aurora, Illinois but raised in Oswego, Illinois. Elizabeth began her competitive dance journey at the age of 8 at Xtreme Dance Force in Naperville, IL under the training of Sam Renzetti, JC Renzetti, Samantha Kotrba, Robert Lewis, Devon Perri, Vic Ocasio and Susan Skrzymowski for 11 years. Elizabeth has also had the opportunity to work with top choreographers and teachers in the nation such as Monyett Crump, Andrew Phan, Josh Killacky, Hamilton Evans, Chuck Maldonado, Matt Pumanes, Tricia Miranda, Sean Lew, Kaycee Rice and many more. During her time on the company she had the pleasure of auditioning for America’s Got Talent, competing at World of Dance Chicago and performing in The Chicago Bulls Halftime show. In her junior and senior year she was a member of the Oswego High School Dance team and was fortunate to train in Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, and more but chooses to have hip hop as her primary focus. Elizabeth graduated from Waubonsee Community College in May 2023 with an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Since 2021, Elizabeth has been teaching hip hop at various studios and is now an assistant Co-Director at Xtreme Dance Force. Elizabeth is very thrilled to be able to share her craft and knowledge to the next generation of dancers to come.