Hyung Joo Cho

Graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts, Chung-Ang University and became member of National Theater of Korea along with Seoul Arts Group. Later with passion to develop and spead Korean tradition in United States and to the world, Hyung Joo Cho moved to U.S. and performed more than 2000 times traveling 90 countries for 45 years.

  • Member of Korean National Dance Company (1975-1987)
  • Performed at the Arts Festival during the Los Angeles Olympic Games (1984)
  • Seoul Arts College Instructor (1987-1990)
  • Director for the Seoul Olympic Folk and Cultural Celebration (1988)
  • Performed at the Opening Ceremony for the World Cup Games (1994)
  • Performed at the Opening Ceremony for the Atlanta Olympic (1996)
  • 1st place at the International Folk Competition at the World Bank Special (2005)
  • Performed in over 85 countries worldwide
  • Performances at Kennedy Center, National Theater, Lincoln Theater, etc.
  • Presidential award from Republic of Korea (2005)
  • Montgomery County Executive's Award (1998)
  • State of Maryland Governor's Award (1998)
  • 1st place at the U.S. Independence Day Parade (1997)
  • Washington, D.C. Mayor's award (1994)
  • Performance Award for National Provincial Drama Festival (1986)
  • Presidential Award in National Folk Arts Competition (1970)