Tracy Straus (she/her) has been immersed in the NDI Method for 32 years, and feels blessed to have served as NDI's Associate Artistic Director, working closely with Jacques d'Amboise for many years. In her role at NDI, Tracy developed NDI's first Teaching Artist Training Manual, and her commitment to sharing NDI's extraordinary method led her to create Celebrate the Beat (CTB), the Colorado associate of NDI.

Tracy is a true lover of community, nature, nutritious food, yoga, art, movement, dance, tennis, and fitness. Her passion for live music and soulful connection to movement has led her on a journey of artistic exploration and innovation. As a trained dancer and teacher, Tracy has shared her expertise through creating programs and leading teaching artist training workshops worldwide.

Tracy is a certified pilates and yoga instructor and strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of her students, regardless of their level of experience or fitness background. When she's not teaching, Tracy can often be found exploring new trails and hiking paths, or trying out new healthy recipes in the kitchen.