“Whisper from the Past” Comes to Life in Kazanlak – A Meeting of History, Art, and Contemporary Dance
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of Phase 1 of the project “Whisper from the Past” by Derida Company (Derida Dance Center), implemented in partnership with the Kazanlak Art Gallery and with the financial support of the European Union under the NextGenerationEU programme. Kazanlak has become the starting point of an artistic journey […]
Dancing Histor(Y)ies 2026
We are back at the beginning of the year, heading to the final stage of Dancing Histor(Y)ies after an autumn of meetings, gatherings, and workshops to improve the DH Model. We are now preparing the full schedule for the last leg of the project and related events. The artistic and institutional partners continue to generate […]
Moving Balkans Contemporary Dance Showcase 2026 – selected artists
👀 We are happy to share more information about the artists and works that will be presented at the second edition of the Moving Balkans Contemporary Dance Showcase 2026, taking place from 13 to 16 May 2026 in Novi Sad, Serbia. Bringing together leading voices of contemporary dance from across the Balkan region, the four-day event will offer a […]
MOVING BALKANS: Dance as One of the Most Effective Paths for Cultural Diplomacy
We are sharing with you 🎙️ an interview in which Atanas Maev, Managing Director of Art Link and co-founder of Derida Dance Center, speaks to the Creative Europe Desk about the Moving Balkans initiative. 💭 What lies behind its creation, what are its key mechanisms and objectives, and how a platform born out of the need for collaboration evolves into a direct and […]
Derida Dance Center team is in Sardinia for the Corfuentes Festival in Cagliari
We are proud and honored to have been invited to close the Corfuentes Festival in Cagliari with our performance, FRACTUS. We met new colleagues and established new contacts within the dance community. After an inspiring workshop yesterday led by our artistic director, Jivko Jeliazkov, for local dancers at Dance School Pittaluga M. Assunta, we’re now […]
“FRACTUS” by Derida Dance Company was presented at the MASDANZA International Contemporary Dance Festival in Tenerife
On October 19, the performance “FRACTUS” by Derida Dance Company will be presented as part of the 30th edition of the MASDANZA International Contemporary Dance Festival of the Canary Islands. The festival is an established international platform for contemporary dance, bringing together artists and companies from around the world every year. The participation of the […]
Moving Balkans announces selection of artists for the second edition in Novi Sad
Moving Balkans Contemporary Dance Platform Announces Selection of Artists for the Second Edition in Novi Sad The Moving Balkans Contemporary Dance Platform is delighted to announce the selection of 10 contemporary dance productions that will be presented at the second edition of the Moving Balkans Contemporary Dance Showcase, taking place from 13–16 May 2026 in […]
“FRACTUS” by Derida Dance Company Opens the 33rd Quinzena de Dança de Almada Festival in Portugal
The performance “FRACTUS” by Derida Dance Company was presented as part of the opening program of the 33rd edition of the international festival Quinzena de Dança de Almada in Portugal. The festival is one of the most significant contemporary dance events in the country, bringing together artists, curators, and cultural professionals from across Europe. The […]
Derida Company launches the project “Whisper from the Past”
Derida Company launches the project “Whisper from the Past” in partnership with theKazanlak Art Gallery, financed under European Union – NextGenerationEUDerida Company is embarking on a new project, “Whisper from the Past,” implementedin partnership with the Art Gallery in Kazanlak and with financial support from theEuropean Union – NextGenerationEU. The initiative aims to create a […]
PREMIERE: EKOT – Cry of the Waves: Visual Performance by Derida Company
📣 Derida Company presents the PREMIERE of “EKOT – Cry of the Waves: a Dance-Visual Performance by Derida Company” at the 🏛️ Roman Thermae, Varna on 🗓 September 10, 2025, at 🕗 21:00 as part of 👉 BUNA vol.3 – Forum for Contemporary Art. 🎫 Free admission 🔷 Concept & Choreography: Zhivko Zhelyazkov🔷 Dancers: Simona Todorova, Adreana […]