She is a nationally recognized choreographer, competitor (pro and pro/am), instructor, examiner (DVIDA) and adjudicator (NDCA, NADTA, DVIDA). Lisa Vegas has established Cleveland, Ohio as a hot-bed of DanceSport activity by owning and operating several ballroom dance studios. Lisa also started and organized, for 13 years, a nationally recognized NDCA sanctioned Ballroom competition. Lisa led the inaugural Case Western Reserve University Ballroom Dance Society and Competitive Team. A United States 9-Dance Champion, Rising Star Rhythm Finalist, World Professional Ohio Star Ball 9-Dance Champion, Rising Star Smooth, Rising Star Rhythm Finalist and International Ballroom competitor,
Lisa utilizes her expertise and experience to consult with studios through showcases and coaching sessions, train and certify instructors as a DVIDA Examiner, and to judge both professional and amateur competitions. In addition, Lisa currently travels throughout the country to compete with her pro-am students including 3 United States pro-am titles. Additionally, Lisa is a sought-after event choreographer and organizer that includes Cleveland Play House events, several corporate events and fundraisers such as the Transplant House of Cleveland: A Second Dance at Life fundraiser.