Leidy Torres

Performing artist with a professional background in contemporary dance, choreography, teaching, creative management, and audiovisual production. Trained at the prestigious National School of Dance in Cuba, awarded the top level as a dancer by the Cuban National Dance Company for outstanding technique and creativity.

Performance experience on high-profile stages and platforms in Cuba, the United States and Mexico.

CONTEMPORARY ARTIST CREATIVE DIRECTOR

CONTEMPORARY DANCE EXPERIENCE

Leidy Torres has developed a strong presence in the contemporary dance scene through her work with established companies and multidisciplinary artists in Cuba and the United States. Her performance experience spans theatrical productions, site-specific works, and interdisciplinary collaborations, reflecting a commitment to expressive depth and choreographic innovation.

InsideMiso Art Company Co-founder | Miami, 2022–Present

Realismo Mágico — BAM Fisher, New York (2025)( Dancer)

Las Repúblicas — The Four Arts Foundation, Palm Beach (2024)(Dancer)

AVE Performance — Collaboration with Muu Blanco and Arts Connection Foundation, Miami (2024)(Choreographer)

Faena Forum — Collaborative work with Xander Ferreira and Gabriela Bursall, Miami (2022)

OTROLADO Contemporary Dance Company -Resident Dancer | Cuba, 2019–2022

Project MARTE - Resident Dancer | Cuba, 2017–2019

COMMERCIAL DANCE EXPERIENCE

Revolution Dance Company

Resident Dancer | Cuba
Leidy participated in televised productions such as Bailando en Cuba and La Banda Gigante, and was featured in commercial campaigns for Havana Club. During her time with the company, she also premiered the stage work Sistema, a piece that fused musical theatre with contemporary dance, offering a dynamic and hybrid performance format that showcased her versatility as a dancer.

Un Paso Más Company Cuba Premiered the musical: De Solar (Dancer)

Music videos and collaborations with artists: Enrique Iglesias, Paulina Rubio, Gloria Estefan, Xander Ferreira HOBO MOJO (France) Dancer for international audiovisual projects.

Paso a Paso Company — (Miami) Performed in the official launch of Gloria Estefan’s album Raíces.

ARTISTIC DIRECTION & CREATIVE PROJECTS

Project management for Sensanova Company (Miami).

Co-creator of Golondrinando (YouTube channel & El Nido podcast) Creator of outdoor community movement labs (Miso Social Club /Golondrinando).

Director of En Tiempo Real, premiered at the International Contemporary Dance Festival in Mexico City.

Executive producer of La Casa de Yuly (5 seasons), featuring top Cuban artists as Yuly Rodriguez

Artistic assistant director for Un Paso Más and Paso a Paso shows (Cuba).

Co-founder of InsideMiso Art Company, leading original stage productions and educational programs for emerging professional dancers.

Creator of community-based movement spaces focused on well-being, nature, and creative exploration. Recognized for developing and managing external creative projects in collaboration with artists, companies, and cultural platforms.

Combines artistic sensitivity, embodied research, visual storytelling, and impactful strategy in every project.

Creative process leading up to InsideMiso Art’s presentation at the International Contemporary Dance Festival in Mexico City. Research, body, memory, and collective energy in motion. Training sessions and movement exploration during the workshops at Hollywood Ballet Florida. Cultivating technique, awareness, and freedom.

MOVEMENT TEACHING & DANCE INSTRUCTION

Experience teaching contemporary dance and Latin rhythms (salsa, bachata, fusion) in both private and group settings. Focus on creative tools for choreography, physical performance training, and movement research.

Collaborations with Miami-based academies: Miami Royal Ballet, Stars Dance Company, Hollywood Ballet Academy, Dancers Training Spot.

Approach grounded in bodily awareness, musicality, and expressive freedom.