Lia Robertson is a New York based Afro-Latin dancer with a background in classical music and the performing arts. She began studying Latin dance in 2004 and has remained an active and dedicated student to this day.

With no prior classical or formal dance training, Lia has developed her skills as an Afro-Latin dancer almost entirely through her studies under Frankie Martinez, through his systematized method, Afro Latin Funk. Her journey as a student, professional dancer, and most recently as an educator, have been a true testament to this method and its potential for developing all dancers.

In 2015, Lia added the role of Private Coach to her practice. Since then, she has had the distinct privilege of coaching dancers and assisting and performing with Frankie both here at home and internationally.  

Through the modes of education and performance, Lia’s focus is on the preservation and development of Afro-Latin dance both as a professional art form and an inclusive, creative outlet for all to study and enjoy.