Ivan Estegneev Comes to Sofia as Part of Derida Dance Center’s Residency Program
This July, Derida Dance Center welcomes internationally acclaimed choreographer, curator and physical theatre director Ivan Estegneev as part of its Residency Program. His visit to Sofia is part of a large-scale international project carried out in partnership between DOCK11 EDEN***** Berlin, Derida Dance Center, Sofia, and La Mama, New York, with the financial support of […]
Around 40 Dance Producers from 11 Balkan Countries Arrive in Sofia to Take Part in a One-Week Art Management Workshop within the Moving Balkans Project
24–29 June 2026, SofiaLab From 24 to 29 June 2026, Sofia will host a five-day art management workshop organized by Derida Dance Center as part of the regional contemporary dance platform Moving Balkans. Following an open call and selection process, professionals in the field of contemporary dance from the Balkan region have been selected to […]
Derida Dance Center with an Active International Presence in April and May
Over the past two months, the team of Derida Dance Center has taken part in a series of significant international events, professional meetings, and regional initiatives in the field of contemporary dance. These activities are part of the organisation’s consistent work to develop international partnerships, promote the Bulgarian dance scene, and create new opportunities for […]
Aerowaves TOP 20 – Apply to Become an Aerowaves Artist
‘BPM–Beats per Millennium’ by Simona DabijaSpring Forward 2026© Francisco Rodrigues Aerowaves is seeking twenty emerging choreographers based in geographical Europe. You can now apply to become an Aerowaves artist with the opportunity to have your work presented at the Spring Forward festival next year from 14-17 April 2027 in Limerick (IE), and also by many […]
Atanas Maev: Guest Speaker at Festival Dansa València
We’re excited to share that over the past two days, one of the driving forces of our team, Atanas Maev, took part in Dansa València, where more than 180 professionals in contemporary dance and performance come together. As the manager of Moving Balkans, a platform, Atanas presented its mission and activities to the festival guests. Moving […]
MOVING BALKANS COPRODUCTIONS 26′ with a premiere in Sofia at Derida Stage
We are excited to invite you to the premiere of two dance miniatures, created in the frame of MOVING BALKANS COPRODUCTIONS 26′! 25.04 19:30 ч.TICKETS _Seems Familiar_ „Seems Familiar“ grows from a stretched time: the slow formation of a first connection inside something new. Two realities and two temporalities meet – our lives, our meeting, and the work we […]
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 […]
Dancing Histor(Y)ies 2026 Heritage in Motion: The 2025 Co-creation Journey
From workshop to stage: watch the full journey now What happens when centuries-old archaeology meets the pulse of modern movement? We are thrilled to invite you behind the scenes of Dancing Histor(y)ies. This isn’t just a performance series—it’s a transformation. We’ve curated a special playlist that documents our entire 2025 journey, capturing the raw, beautiful […]
“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 […]