Jacques Heim has been one of America’s most transformative choreographers for over 20 years. He founded Diavolo Dance Theater in 1992 and has directed the Company’s work ever since. Mr. Heim has also worked extensively for other companies in dance, theater, TV, and special events worldwide.

Mr. Heim was born and raised in Paris, France. His earliest experiences with performance came from street performing. He attended Middlebury College (BFA in Theater, Dance, and Film), the University of Surrey in England (Certificate for Analysis and Criticism of Dance), and the California Institute for the Arts (MFA, Choreography).

Diavolo rapidly established its international reputation. The Company has performed for hundreds of thousands of patrons on four continents and is currently performing several programs on tour. Diavolo has been the recipient of numerous awards and was officially designated as a cultural treasure by the City of Los Angeles.

Jacques has also been active as a choreographer for other companies. He choreographed KA, the permanent Cirque du Soleil show at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Jacques was also invited to be a Creative Director for the Opening Ceremony of The 16th Asian Games, in Guangzhou, China. He was the Artistic Director for the 2005 Taurus Stunt Awards and returned in 2007 to stage a movement/stunt piece, “The Car”. With Center Theater Group, Jacques created choreography for the stage play, The Stones. On television, his work appeared on BBC America’s “Dancing with the Stars,” and Bravo’s “Step Up and Dance.”

Jacques taught movement and dance for many years at Ballet Pacifica, Cal State LA and UCLA. In addition to three USA Fellowship nominations and four Alpert Award nominations, Jacques has received the Martha Hill Choreography Award of the American Dance Festival, the Special Prize of the Jury at the 6th Saitama International Dance Festival, a Brody Arts Fund fellowship, and a James Irvine Foundation Fellowship. With the University of Georgia, Jacques was awarded a 2010 American Masterpieces grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.