Eun-Me Ahn

Photo: Oh Min Soo

Leading artist of Korean performing arts scene, Eun-Me Ahn studied contemporary dance at Ehwa Womans University in Seoul.

She founded Ahn Eun-Me Company in 1988 before moving to New York in 1991 to study at the Tisch School of the Arts. In 2001 moved back to Korea and continued her choreographic and performance practice revisiting classics of her country (“Princess Bari”) or investigating social issues – often working with non-professionals – like generations (“Dancing Grandmothers,” “Dancing Teen Teen,” “Dancing Middle-aged Men”) or handicap (“Ahnsim Dance” with visually impaired, “Daeshim Dance” with small size people).

With over 150 pieces in her repertoire, she is internationally renowned with emblematic productions such as “Symphoca Princess Bari,” “Let Me Change Your Name,” and “Dancing Grandmothers” that have been presented on the most prestigious stages around the world.

Eun-Me Ahn is associated artist to Théâtre de la Ville-Paris.