Karen Chuang is a dancer, choreographer, and educator based in Los Angeles, CA.

Born and raised in the Bay Area in CA, Karen graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a BA in Business Economics (go Bruins!). As a professional dancer Karen has appeared in a variety of television shows, films, live events and tours, and danced with artists including Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, P!NK, and Khalid. Karen is represented by Clear Talent Group, and is a founding member of Entity Contemporary Dance.

As a choreographer, Karen meshes her different experiences in the commercial and contemporary dance worlds. She's presented original works at TEDxUCSD, the Capezio A.C.E. Awards in New York, and the McCallum Choreography Festival in Palm Desert, CA. Recently, Karen choreographed a segment for Julianne Hough and Harry Shum Jr. in the ABC special, “Step Into…the Movies with Derek and Julianne Hough”, and is a choreographer for the CBS series, “Come Dance with Me”. Karen has taught internationally in countries including: Spain, Mexico, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. She is currently on faculty for Hollywood Vibe Dance Convention and is a lead contemporary instructor for STEEZY Studios.

When she’s not dancing you can find her swimming, doing yoga, or shopping for vintage clothes.

Photo: Camryn Eakes