Lisa Nunziella-Hockley
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Born in Brooklyn, New York, Lisa Nunziella literally conquered the Hustle world. She competed and performed all over the world, winning virtually every title with various partners - Eddie Vega, Danny Llaurado, Ricky Quintana, Arte Phillips and current partner Deano Georgio. She is a true pioneer of the Hustle we dance today.
With a background in all forms of dance and gymnastics, she brings to the dance floor a level of energy rarely seen today. Lisa is truly one of the great, all-round dancers that could leave you speechless, whether she is performing a death defying routine at Roseland or just taking command at Alexis dance studio.
Lisa won the World Hustle title, two time winner of the United States title, semi-finalist on Dance Fever, Harvest Moon Ball winner at Madison Square Gardens and was undefeated winning 13 consecutive weeks (never done before) on Ed McMahon’s nationally-televised “Star Search”, winning the $100,000 Grand Prize with partner Eddie Vega.
A consummate professional, she has landed numerous movie roles in Hollywood. Some of her movie credits include Dance With Me for Columbia/Tristar, Mambo Kings for Warner Bros., Naked Gun 2½ for Paramount and The Mask for New Line. On television, she has appeared in “Fame L.A.”, “Pearl”, “Fresh Prince of Belair”, “Star Trek DS9″, “Beverly Hills 90210″ and “Dirty Dancing”. And who can forget watching her MTV performance in the Prince video, Diamonds and Pearls.
Lisa has worked with a number of top choreographers including Kenny Ortega on the movie Salsa, The Dirty Dancing TV Series and Cher Videos to name a few. Lisa says, “Kenny was a good friend and his creative talent was a huge inspiration to me.”
Lisa is one of the top choreographers for fitness competitors, having worked with Monica Brant, Brandy Hale, Kelly Ryan, Lena Johannesson and Timea Marjorova. She has extensive knowledge of all Ballroom and Latin dances and adagio, dynamic acrobatic lift work with long-time partner Deano Georgio.
She is an AFAA-certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor, teaching Hip Hop, Cardio Dance, Bodysculpting, Salsa and Slide. In Martial Arts, Lisa’s interests range from kick boxing to Kenpo Karate. She has her black belt in Shorin Do Kenpo; her Sensei is Master Robert Temple.
Lisa currently resides in California with her husband Rob, a functional movement trainer, triathlete and coach, and their son Jack.
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