Since June 2021, Paul Julius has served as Artistic Director and Chief Choreographer of the Japan Contemporary Dance Company (JCDC). JCDC is a creation-based dance company and a resource for the production and education of contemporary dance in Japan. Under the artistic direction of Paul Julius, the company develops original contemporary works as well as choreographic approaches that combine contemporary movement with neoclassical aesthetics.

Selected JCDC Works

JCDC Repertoire

Echoes of Her · 2025

Choreography by Paul Julius

Music Hania Rani, Sophie Hutchings, Peter Gregson

Originally created in 2025, Echoes of Her became part of the repertoire of the Japan Contemporary Dance Company (JCDC). In 2026, a solo excerpt from the work was performed by Ayano Nagamori at the Japan International Ballet Festival Gala.

Moods · 2017

Choreography by Paul Julius

Music Max Richter

Originally created for Mai Kono of the Bavarian State Ballet in 2017, Moods was later taken into the repertoire of the Japan Contemporary Dance Company in 2023.

Things That Remain

Choreography by Paul Julius

Music Ezio Bosso

A shortened version of Things That Remain was performed by Ayano Nagamori at the Kyushu International Dance Competition 2025, where she received First Prize in the Contemporary Dance Solo Senior category and the Fukuoka City’s Mayor’s Award. Paul Julius received the Best Choreographer Award.

Beyond Yesterday 2025

Choreography by Paul Julius

Music Hania Rani

Wall Between 2022

Choreography by Paul Julius

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