Ethan Pak Rome
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Ethan Rome is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer in Seattle, Washington. Currently he co-directs his company Trillium Dance Collective, and teaches at Glass House Dance and Western Washington University.
He graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in Dance, Psychology, and Entrepreneurial Management. From there he trained at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and then relocated to Seattle.
He has danced professionally for the Khambatta Dance Company, the Seattle Opera, and his own companies: Forthun+Rome Dance Theater and Trillium Dance Collective. Ethan has performed and taught around the world including in Puerto Rico, Lithuania, India, Mexico, and Brazil.
Ethan has choreographed original works for the Seattle International Dance Festival, the University of Iowa, Gonzaga University, Ballet Chelsea, the Khambatta Dance Company, Price Arts N.E.W., Intrepidus Dance, and multiple pieces for his own companies. He has also received the Bridge Project residency and the James Ray Residency.
His choreography often explores psychological and philosophical concepts, as well as his Korean heritage. Ethan uses his background in hip-hop and martial arts to influence his contemporary movement.