Torens Johnson is a native of Smithfield, VA. Mr. Johnson began dancing while attending the Governors' Magnet School of the Performing Arts. After high school Mr. Johnson went on to study at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Continuing on with the Ailey organization Mr. Johnson performed with Ailey II and teaches with AileyCamp. Mr. Johnson has performed with Stephanie Powell DansEnsemble, Edgeworks Dance Theater and Tony Powell Music & Movement. Currently Mr. Johnson is the Director of Dance at Paseo Academy of the Fine & Performing Arts. This is Torens's 3rd season with WHCDC.
Program shows diverse range and power... fascinating... innovative... a tour de force
Paul Horsley, KC Star May 2006
