Mark-Bruce and Lizl teamed up in July 2002. Their first major success was winning the 2002 GAUTENG PROVINCIAL CHAMPS, unexpectedly beating the favorites.

Year 2003 turned out to be an exceptional year in that they were unbeaten in all competitions on home soil, winning the National title, and on the freestyle circuit they won both the Gauteng Provincial & SA National Championship titles in Rock and Roll & Hustle.

Their successes continued during 2004 winning the Provincial Championships and ended runner's up at the 2004 Open South African national championships.

Year 2005 culminated in winning both the Provincial and South African National Open Latin titles.

Mark-Bruce & Lizl moved to London in March 2006 to continue their training and get international experience but still return to South Africa to defend their South African title every year.

Mark-Bruce and Lizl are the Lead Latin American couple for the USA Simply Ballroom tour.