ABout US
Elivy Youth Performing Arts Institute is a dedicated non-profit youth arts organization that has been serving the community for several years, offering a diverse range of performing arts classes. Our mission is to empower Chinese youth, helping them build confidence, develop their talents, and achieve success on various platforms.
At Elivy, we provide a variety of performing arts training, including Kids modeling, K-pop, Hiphop dance, as well as adult K-pop, Jazz, Hiphop, Choreography and Chinese traditional dance. We are committed to bringing talented youth to prestigious stages, such as fashion weeks, NBA half time performances, and international competitions.
Team
At Elivy, our team is made up of passionate instructors, choreographers, and mentors who share a deep commitment to the growth of every student. Blending professional expertise with cultural pride, we create an environment where discipline meets creativity and community. Each member brings unique experiences and personality, but together we share one philosophy: to inspire, empower, and guide the next generation of performers to shine on stage and in life.
Founder/ Executive Director
Jane Wang
NBA Chicago Bulls Chinese New Year Halftime Show — Director | 2019, 2023–2026
IFSM Chicago Fashion Show — Director
IFSM Los Angeles Fashion Show — Judge
Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Beauty Pageant & Fashion Show — Director | 2023 - 2025
Board Chair & Artistic Director | Honorary Head Dance Instructor
Hao Lu
Graduate of Shanghai Theatre Academy | Multi-style Choreographer | Award-winning Educator
Style: Chinese classical, ethnic and folk dance, ballet, modern, and international ballroom
Operations Manager/ Modeling Instructor
Lexie Yang
4 years of professional modeling experience
walked in 30+ fashion shows, including Chicago Fashion Week, Los Angeles Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week
Artistic Director/Dance Instructor
Rowena Liu
World of Dance Chicago 2022 2nd Place
NBA Chicago Bulls CNY 2023 Opening/ 2024&2025&2026 Half-time show choreographer and puppet designer
Style: Jazzfunk, Hiphop, Locking, Waacking, Soul Dance, Dancehall, Heels
Dance Instructor
Emily Chou
Concert opener for KPOP Idol Hyolin US Tour 2024
KPOP NIGHT Seattle Dance Competition 2024 Winner
Style: Jazzfunk & Kpop
Dance Instructor
Alaya Welch
A member of the renowned U.S. K-POP dance crew Chemical X
K-POP Dance Instructor at Taste of Chicago
Performer at World of Dance
Performer at Mall of America
Performer at IdolFest
Style: Kpop & Hiphop
Dance Instructor
Hailey Zhao
18 Years of Dance Experience
12 Years of Teaching
SPY Certified Jazz Instructor
Former CMC Dance Club President
2024 NBA Halftime Performer
2026 NBA Halftime Performer
Style: Hiphop & Kpop
Modeling Instructor
Harley Zhu
Independent Fashion Designer
Experienced in Apparel Design and Fashion Creation
Featured in Multiple Fashion Shows
Dance Instructor
MEGYN K
Current Member of Piecemakers, Chemical X & FREN・Z
2nd Place- Indy Open 2025 with ImagiNation
1st Place - Taste of Korea Skokie 2024 with HELIXX Crew
Style: Kpop
Dance Instructor
Sherry Liang
Former President of Cornell Free Space Dance Club
15+ years of Kpop dance experience and performance training
Featured in various large-scale stage performances, including TED Talk intermission shows
Style: Kpop