PETER CHU (he/him) is a movement artist whose versatile roles encompass director,

choreographer, stager, performer, educator, and mentor. Driven by a deep curiosity and a

passion for learning, he generously shares his experiences and insights with others. Chu’s love

for the arts fuels his vivid imagination and creative expression.

Born in the Bronx and raised in Cocoa Beach, Florida, Peter’s interest in Traditional Chinese

Medicine deepened his understanding of his Chinese identity and influenced his artistic and

individual values. This healing approach informs his creative process and shapes the movement

experiences he cultivates.

Peter began his journey as a competitive gymnast and further developed his artistry at Dussich

Dance Studio. As a BFA student at The Juilliard School, he honed his technical skills and

embarked on a path in choreography, earning the Hector Zaraspe Prize for Choreography upon

graduation.

With over two decades of experience in both concert and commercial dance, Chu has

performed with esteemed companies such as Ballet Jazz de Montreal, Crystal Pite’s Kidd Pivot,

EZdanza, Aszure Barton and Artists, and Celine Dion’s *A New Day*

. His choreography has

been featured in numerous organizations, including Ballet Augsburg, Backhaus Dance,

Charlotte Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Cirque du Soleil, DART Dance Company, Gibney Dance

Company, Giordano Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Kansas City Ballet， MØN

festival，and the Paul T aylor Dance Company. In 2008, he founded the project-based company

chuthis., where he explores innovative lighting and sound alongside live contemporary

movement, delving into the depths of his identity and artistry as a director, choreographer, and

educator.

Chu’s accolades include the 2010 A.C.E. Capezio Award and recognition as the 2008

Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival choreographer. In 2018, he was honoured with the Harvard

Blogett Award for Distinguished Artist for his impactful creative work at the Theater, Dance, and

Media Department at Harvard University, where he served as a guest faculty member for three

years. He has also been the Rehearsal Director for Nederlands Dans Theater 2 and served as

Guest Rehearsal Director for NDT1.

Currently based in Cocoa Beach, Florida, Peter travels frequently for freelance choreographic

commissions and teaching opportunities. He is honoured to be a Choreographic Mentor for one

of the Ann & Weston Hicks Choreography Fellows and the Upsurge Dance Festival. This past

summer, chuthis. enjoyed a residency at Orsolina 28, where they premiered a new work and

chuthis. ended dancing a mini tour to Germany and the Netherlands featuring a duet evening

called SHIFT . chuthis. concluded the summer with a residency at Perry Mansfield in Steamboat

Springs, CO.

As the director of chuthis. Perspectives and co-director with Jess Hendricks of Creating WAVES,

Chu continues to push the physical boundaries of dance, earning respect as a sought-after artist

in the industry.