Native to Mexico City, Mexico, Karen emigrated to the U.S. at the age of 6. She’s a multi-talented creative who is deeply passionate about effecting social change through her work.

Karen Arreola began her training in dance at the age of 17 and has continued ever since. In that time Karen has been a member of Ivangel Dance Studio’s performance team, Urban Dance Concept’s competitive and pre-professional companies, Ascension Performing Arts Professional Company, and DLD Professional Company. All in which she took on leadership and directorial roles.

Proficient in Jazz, Contemporary, Latin, and Hip Hop, Karen’s performances have graced renowned stages such as World of Dance Chicago, Prelude Midwest, Freespace Dance Festival, Nightmare on Chicago Street, Elgin Short Film Festival, Ascension Performing Arts Annual Benefit, Fox Valley Showcase, and many more. Notably, she has also starred as a principal dancer in OnSean Zion’s Latin Cabaret production.
Karen has been teaching dancers of all ages and levels for over 6 years. From early childhood to adult dance, competitive to recreational, Karen is deeply passionate and invested in her students’ development.