Biography
Tracey Wong 黃麗塋 (she/her) is a Teochew-American interdisciplinary dance artist that lights up and inspires spaces through her art. She was born and raised in Seattle, WA in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, raised by her loving parents who found refuge here from Vietnam. One of her purposes is to help us remember to play, connect with our intuition, and for our bodies to genuinely express to heal and to connect to our humanity.
Tracey’s global presence in the dance world is marked by her multiple hats as a competitor, judge, teacher, and performer. Most recently, she won the title of Ladies of Hip Hop 20th Anniversary - Waacking Champion and Rhythm Warehouse - Freestyle Champion in New York City. In the same year, she became the Vancouver Street Dance Festival - Wh/aacking Champion for her second time in Vancouver, BC.
In 2022, Tracey was honored as a Legend in the Pacific Northwest Kiki Ballroom scene, recognizing her contributions to Ballroom over the years. Her dedication was also celebrated by the Seattle House Dance Project in 2017 and Seattle Dance Crush in 2021, highlighting her impact on the Waacking community and the broader Seattle dance scene. Most recently, in 2024, she was celebrated at Full Circle, a movement showcase at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, for her positive impact on the community.
As an MC, Tracey has infused events with her signature warmth and enthusiasm, from Massive Monkees Day (Seattle, WA) to Vancouver Street Dance Festival (Vancouver, BC). Her gift for creating an inviting and joyful atmosphere extends to her work as DJ Mac Tray, where her eclectic sets have energized dance scenes around the Pacific Northwest, including events like Chinatown/International District Block Party, Columbia City Beatwalk, Azn Glo at Neumos, Deep In The Underground (Vancouver, BC), and Rebound Kiki Ball (Portland, OR). Her deepest joy about spinnin’ is sharing a vibration that can bring people together to dance, heal, and enjoy freely.
In 2023, she co-founded and currently collaborates with her people at The Beacon: Massive Monkees Studio to host End of Term Battles, furthering their collective commitment to honoring cultures, communities, and spaces of self-expression. Tracey currently teaches Waacking/Whacking/ Punking and Honey n Sensualitea at The Beacon, a place she considers her home.
She would not be here today without the support of her loved ones and elders that have paved the way.