If you ask a classroom of young girls what they want to be when they grow up, chances are at least one of them will tell you that they want to be a ballerina, teacher or athlete. Today's leading lady, Tracey Katona, gets to do all three. As a former professional ballet dancer, she currently teaches ballet at Oregon Ballet Theatre and instructs Pilates at Nike World Headquarters. If you don't think that keeps her busy enough, she's also a dance consultant and guest teacher at various destinations including Canyon Ranch. She loves teaching all athletes — from professionals to weekend warriors to those just beginning their athletic journey.
Born in New Jersey, Tracey began training at the School of Washington Ballet, Princeton Ballet school and Steps on Broadway. She danced professionally with the American Repertory Ballet, Albany Berkshire Ballet, Charleston Ballet Theatre, Trinette Singleton's Bravo! Dance Company and the Opera Festival of New Jersey. Tracey started Pilates training as a dancer, and when she moved to the West Coast, she began working with Oregon Ballet Theatre and started teaching the New York City ballet workout and Pilates at Nike World Headquarters.
When Tracey isn't teaching or dancing you can find her running for fun, both with friends and in charitable events. She also enjoys time with Jonah, her funny cat who never disappoints her after a long day.