Born in the Bronx, NY, & raised in Cocoa Beach, Florida, Peter began his training as a  competitive gymnast, later nurturing his artistry at Dussich Dance Studio. Upon  graduation from The Juilliard School, he performed with BJM Danse, EZdanza,  Aszure Barton & Artists, Kidd Pivot, & in Celine Dion’s Vegas spectacular, A New Day.  In 2008, Peter formed a Las Vegas project based dance company, chuthis., which  showcases the work of Chu & his collaborators. 

Chu has created works for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Staatstheater Augsburg, Charlotte Ballet, Gibney Dance Company, Cirque du Soleil (Vitori & MUV), Orlando  Ballet Theatre, Giordano Dance Chicago, SYTYCD, New Dialect, SALT Contemporary  Dance, HSPro, & The Juilliard School, among others. 

This past season, Chu has premiered new works for Staatstheater Augsburg, Paul  Taylor Dance Company, GroundWorks Dance Theater, and his own company, chuthis.