Following a Successful Premiere in Kazanlak and Slovenia, “Scent of Violets” returns to Sofia at Derida Stage
Following a successful premiere at Art Gallery Kazanlak and Slovenia, “Scent of Violets” – the latest performance by Derida Company, returns to Sofia at Derida Stage. When?May 5th, 19:30 hTICKETS Hear what Atanas Maev (producer) and Jivko Jeliazkov (choreographer) shared in an interview for Bulgarian national television. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIIgGJYZ-O8The work is inspired by the emblematic painting by […]
“The Scent of Violets” Heads to the International Stage and Its VR Future
After its successful premiere in Kazanlak, the visual dance performance “The Scent of Violets” continues its journey beyond Bulgaria. The project by Derida Company was presented to an international audience in Slovenia as part of the program of the cultural organization Zavod za kulturo, turizem in šport Murska Sobota. On March 27 at 7:00 PM, […]
“Whispers from the Past” Premieres “The Scent of Violets,” Opened with a Visual Mapping by Yana Melamed and Music by Ivan Shopov
The project “Whispers from the Past” transformed Kazanlak into a stage for contemporary art, where past and present meet through light, sound, and movement. As part of the initiative by Derida Dance Ltd., in partnership with the Kazanlak Art Gallery, audiences had the opportunity to experience two consecutive events that traced a strong artistic line—from […]
VR, Cinema, and Contemporary Dance in a Special Evening at Derida Stage with En–Knap Dance Company
The Slovenian dance company En–Knap returns to Bulgaria with a special selection of dance films and dance in virtual reality. The events will take place on: Admission is free for all events. TEASER The program for each evening includes a presentation of Stage360 — dance in a VR environment — and a screening of a […]
Kazanlak Welcomes the Premiere of the Visual Dance Performance “Scent of Violets” by Derida Dance Company and a Special Visual Mapping on the Facade of the Art Gallery
On March 20 and 21, 2026, the Kazanlak Art Gallery will host two events combining contemporary dance, visual technologies, and electronic music. The program begins on March 20 at 7:30 PM with a special urban event—an architectural visual mapping and open-air DJ set, followed by the premiere of the visual dance performance “Scent of Violets” […]
50 seconds – tragiCOMEDY
“50 Seconds” is a performance by Derida Company, the first stage adaptation of the eponymous tragicomedy by Sabina Stefanova. This is the latest work by the author, which was nominated in the spring of 2023 in the National Competition for Bulgarian Playwriting “Ivan Radoev” in Pleven. The performance focuses the audience’s attention on the themes […]
Kvetch – tragiCOMEDY
KVETCH – tragiCOMEDY – a play about tortureAuthor – Steven BerkoffDirector – Jivko JelyazkovSound and musical environment – Ivan ShopovLighting and technical implementation – Zlatimir DivchevPhotographer, vision: Nikolay KarasbevGraphic designer: Maria MinkovaProduction coordinator: Mira GeorgievaProducer: Atanas MaevActors: Daria Dimitrova, Martin Petkov, Teodor Kyоssev and Nikolina Harizanova We all live in the shadow of mortal fear—of […]
Fractus – visual dance performance by Derida Company
FRACTUS is a visual dance performance inspired by the nature of the fractals – a fragmented geometric form composed of fragments similar to the whole. In the performance, the internal connection between the fragments-bodies immerses the viewer in the particular beauty of chaos. The concept of the performance provides an opportunity to observe from different […]
Pas Bouger – visual dance performance by Derida Company
Translation: Natasha Kolevska-KurtevaChoreography: Jivko JeliazkovDancers: Mihail Bonev, Filip MilanovMusic and sound environment: Yavor ZografskiVisual environment: Studio FormatikCostumes: Snezhana PapazovaReading of the play: Elitsa PopovaPhotographer: Plamen MomchilovTechnical implementation: Rosen AndonovVision: Maria MinkovaProduction assistant: Mira GeorgievaProducer: Atanas Maev PAS BOUGER is a visual dance performance by Derida company and the first Bulgarian stage realization of the play […]