Torus’s mission to keep heart and art alive in a world that often forgets their importance, creating a sanctuary for creative expression to thrive. Rooted in formal dance training, choreography, and stagecraft, Torus produces fantasy-forward dance theatre experiences that blend choreography with imaginative world-building.
What began as a creative studio in 2023 has evolved into a platform for performance, collaboration, and artistic development. Through rehearsals, showcases, and live activations, Torus supports dancers and artists in building skill, presence, and creative voice. Drawing inspiration from global electronic music culture, Torus bridges the energy of the dance floor with structured performance, offering a dynamic, alternative approach to contemporary dance and showmanship.
Artistic Director
Olivia Leitstein-Yong, more commonly known as Liv Yong is a performing artist whose career has spanned international stages and renowned music festivals. Olivia brings a rich blend of experience to her artistry with a training journey that includes classical dance training and specialized teacher certifications from Melbourne, Australia. Olivia has also completed a RYTT program with a focus on Yin Yoga from the Soul of Yoga Institute in her hometown of Encinitas, California, as well as a BFA in Visual Effects from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California.
Olivia Leitstein-Yong
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Inspired by large LED screen visuals at live shows, she pursued education in Animation and Visual Effects in her early professional career, which led her to her to an interest in creating surrealist digital imagery. She weaves her eclectic creative modalities into performing art projects that reflect her passion for electronic music. While performance art is her biggest passion, her background in digital art has contributed to a choreographic style that weaves ethereal mysticism with sacred geometric symmetry, complimenting live DJ sets with a desire to include live dancers in their production. Liv’s well rounded background as a dancer, digital artist, and performer offers a sense of other-worldly creativity that acts as a portal for collaborators and audience members alike. A lifelong lover of electronic music since receiving her first iPod, Olivia spent her twenties immersed in various corners of the global scene. “Arts and culture are among my greatest values,” she continues. “Because we live in a modern world that doesn’t always nurture them, my mission with Torus is to serve as a vessel that brings high-vibrational electronic music to life."
