a project-based company that presents the work of Artistic Director Peter Chu and his collaborators
chuthis. creates experiential dance works that honor the past but advance the art form from established artistic practices to enriching, imaginative and physically and aesthetically elevated levels.
chuthis. commits to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities with a calm yet firm intention.
chuthis. continuously strives to expand its community by offering specialized movement education programs and virtual experiences. These programs foster technical/artistic development and explore mind/body familiarity, aiming to ignite an adventurous side of dance.
chuthis. unceasingly strives to expand its audience.
Projects
EDUCATION
PROGRAMS
chuthis. Moves is an open (no audition required) 3-day workshop guided by Peter Chu and a chuthis. collaborating artist geared for advanced level and professional movement artists. The workshop includes explorations of Qi Gong & Taiji fundamentals, modern dance principles, partner exchanges, and free-form/improvisational thoughts. These ideas aim to focus on a more harmonious, playful, and tranquil way of approaching movement while simultaneously exploring the different qualities of a creative process with Peter Chu.
chuthis. Perspectives is an initiative to curate a platform for for chuthis. company members and collaborators to share their wealth of knowledge, their passion, and their teaching methodologies with the next generation. Peter Chu and an invited guest educator(s) guide a 2-3 day workshop for dance schools both nationally and internationally.
chuthis. Artistic Director and Choreographer, Peter Chu, directs an annual movement intensive focused on personal movement research and development. This training program aims to bring awareness to our movement patterns and ignite creativity through individual & communal research. A nurturing environment enables artists to build a broader awareness of technical and artistic complexities implicit in movement. Dancers will take part in technical classes and creative research, and hear valuable information from special guest educators on a range of additional topics. This curriculum, coupled with structured mentorship, aims to foster the growth and success of pre-professionals and professionals within the world of dance.