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

A Northern California native, Karen holds a BA in Business Economics from UCLA and recently joined their World Arts and Cultures/Dance department to pursue an MFA in Choreographic Inquiry (go Bruins!). As a professional dancer Karen has appeared in television shows, films, live events and tours, and danced with artists including Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, P!NK, and Khalid. She was most recently a dancer on Taylor Swift’s, The Eras Tour. Karen is represented by Clear Talent Group, and is an original member of Entity Contemporary Dance. You can watch Karen perform in the upcoming world premiere of “A Deer Walks Into a Dance” by Alpert Award-winning choreographer, Victoria Marks, on October 16-17, 2026 at the UCLA Nimoy Theater.

As a choreographer, Karen’s work integrates her experience in commercial, academic, and contemporary spaces. 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”.

As an educator, Karen focuses on the intersectionality of dance as entertainment and expression. She was a guest faculty member in the dance department at Loyola Marymount University, and has taught internationally in countries including: Spain, Mexico, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. Karen 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 Karen swimming, doing yoga, or obsessing over how to make her home more energy efficient.