I’m transitioning!"

The news probably didn’t come as much of a surprise to Torres' fans.

Torres went on to found Continuum Community, an organization helping promote gender inclusion.

Zackery Lennon Torres instagram

One community particularly close to their heart is dance an arena where they frequently felt misunderstood and inauthentic.

Torres once told theDaily Trojanthat the dance world still promotes stereotypical binary representations.

As a male-born dancer, they were expected to come across as tough and masculine in their performing.

Zackery Torres selfie

“Grateful to everyone who has supported me and continued to help me be my full self.

Grateful for the outpour of love and support.

Grateful to all the advocates who made this possible.”