Our Founder
Shannon Tsai
A junior at San Marino High School, Shannon founded Wonder Youth Foundation to assist passionate youths and aspiring dancers in bridging an opportunity in dance arts.
Born and raised in California, Shannon began her first ballet lesson at the age of three. Dance and music are two of her greatest passions. She receives her ballet training from Alexey Kulpin, a profound former ballet artist, and music training from cello instructor Ryan Sweeney. With strong ambitions for both art forms, Shannon explores herself as a young choreographer in contemporary repertoire, performing her very first choreography to the grand final of the American Ballet Competition in Florida, 2022.
She is a young cellist for the Philharmonic Orchestra in Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra in California, and a proud member of the San Marino High School's Symphonic Orchestra. Shannon also took part as a student musician for LA Opera's "On Gold Mountain" summer performance in 2022. Furthermore, she assumed the role of principal cellist during PYSO's Italy tour, performing solo parts in their Rovigo and Cremona concerts.
Shannon takes interest in baking and cooking, and enjoys preparing food with the company of her cats. She has a love for books, animated mediums, and biological sciences.
Shannon invites you to join her in sharing our visions and mission to make these goals possible.
Board of
Directors
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Advisory Board
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Faculty
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The core faculty and artists at Wonder Youth Foundation not only hold high credentials and extreme talent, but are also passionate educators. Each of them brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our young participants. Whether pursuing dance in higher education or joining a professional company, their support and dedication are what enables Wonder Youth Foundation to fulfill its mission and values.
Administration and Volunteers
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Administration and volunteers make up the task force for public fundraising and program direction, allowing the foundation to carry out operations effectively.
