Jae
Man Joo

JAE MAN JOO is an internationally acclaimed choreographer and the recipient of the prestigious 2009 Princess Grace Choreographer Award. Hailing from Korea, he brought his unique artistic vision to the US, where he served as the Associate Artistic Director of Complexions. A former dancer at Ballet Hispanico and Complexions, Joo has worked and performed with a diverse range of choreographers, including Dwight Rhoden, William Forsythe, Shen Wei, Igal Perry, and Jessica Lang. Joo was invited to create works for Jacob's Pillow in 2017 and 2019. Joo's artistic prowess has been recognized globally. He received the Artist Award from the Bagnolet International Dance Festival in Paris, France, The Korea Dance Critics Choice Awards in 2021 and 2023, and his full-length ballet VITA Received the Historical Korea E-daily Cultural Grand Prize in 2022. In 2023, His Ballet DIVINE for Gwangju City Ballet received The Best Korea Dance Art Work of the Year. These accolades are a testament to his profound influence on the dance world. He has created many ballets for Complexions, all premiered at the Joyce Theater. He is currently a Full-time ballet professor at Point Park University. In 2024, Joo premiered his ballet When Time Stands Still for The Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and the New Full Evening Ballet for the Korea Metropolitan Ballet Company for his rendition of  A Midsummer Night’s Dream.