Tracy Shen is a distinguished Chinese American dance educator, performer, choreographer, and proud 626 native. Since joining the Titan Family in 2020, she has made significant contributions to San Marino High School's Dance Department, now serving in her fifth year and holding the role of VAPA Co-Chair alongside Drama Director, Daniel Hernandez.

Tracy's passion for dance ignited at the age of five when she began her classical ballet training at Li's Ballet Studio. Under the tutelage of instructors Zhang Li, Li Xiao Yun, Roberto Almaguer, Katrina Jade, James Li, and Rick Gonzalez, she developed a strong foundation in dance. She stood on an international stage during the 2009 and 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, China, with her portrayal of Kitri in Don Quixote. In high school, she was a dedicated member of the TCHS Choreo Dance Team for three years, culminating in her role as Captain during her senior year.

Tracy pursued her higher education at the University of California, Irvine, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance with a minor in Comparative Literature as a William Gillespie Scholar. At UCI, she had the extraordinary opportunity to work closely with the legendary modern dance icon Donald McKayle as a company member of the Etude Ensemble. She also trained under an illustrious faculty, including Jodie Gates, Molly Lynch, Chad Michael Hall, Saleemah E. Knight, Jackie Kopsak, McCree O'Kelley, Tong Wang, and Diane Diefenderfer. Additionally, Tracy collaborated with acclaimed choreographers such as Ali McKeon, Stefanie Smith, Aska Sakuta, Diana Schoenfield, Andrea Ordaz, Lani Yamanaka, and Caitlin Hicks. Her commitment to excellence led her to further training at prestigious institutions like the SF Conservatory of Dance, BodyTraffic, Kyle Abraham, Steps on Broadway Conservatory, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.

Upon graduation, Tracy's career took her to New York City, where she danced with companies including Mike Esperanza, Peridance Contemporary Dance Company, and the Chase Brock Experience. Her love for teaching remained unwavering, and she shared her expertise in ballet, contemporary, and jazz at renowned studios such as Steps on Broadway in NYC and USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance.

Tracy's dedication to education led her to obtain a Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Educational Technology, along with a CA Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physical Education from the University of La Verne. Since 2018, she has been certified in Pilates Mat and Apparatus.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Tracy enjoys watching soccer, exploring new cafes, delving into interior design, and spending quality time with her beloved cat, Zula.