Moving Balkans

Pack up and join us at the second edition of the Moving Balkans Showcase 2026 @ Novi Sad, Serbia @skc.ns ✨ The showcase performances present the Top 10 works selected through the international open call, highlighting some of the most compelling contemporary dance productions from the Balkans today. Dance Scape pitches will introduce six choreographers and their artistic ideas through short presentation formats designed for exchange and future collaboration. Part of the programme is open to the general public free of charge, inviting local audiences and visitors alike to experience contemporary dance in different formats and venues across the city. Explore the programme: www.movingbalkans.eu Moving Balkans Co-productions Participants arriving from 12 May or staying until 17 May can also take part in a dedicated co-production programme supporting cross-border collaboration, artistic exchange, and the creation of new contemporary dance works. A total of 5 Moving Balkans co-productions will be presented on 12 and 17 May. Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

Photo recap by Jovana Semiz @fridara_spidara 🫶 @skc.ns #day3 #showcase Featuring: Ilias Chatzigeorgiou (GR): SCARED @iliashatzigeorgiou Marta Rak (HR): Appropriations:territory @mrakkarm Deyan Georgiev (BG): Last Orbit @deyanvladov Hijacking by local dance scene (subversive actions and events) @brina.kolektiv @ceta.stab @circleofcypher Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

Day 3 of the Moving Balkans Showcase – done ✨ @skc.ns What a beautiful day filled with movement, conversations, encounters, and inspiring performances. Thank you to everyone who shared the space with us and made it unforgettable. Featuring: Marta Rak (HR): Appropriations:territory @mrakkarm Deyan Georgiev (BG): Last Orbit @deyanvladov Ilias Chatzigeorgiou (GR): SCARED @iliashatzigeorgiou Hijacking by local dance scene (subversive actions and events) @brina.kolektiv @ceta.stab @circleofcypher Coffee with Top 10 artists D. Šandor (RS): Something Very Special DANCE SCAPE: Kristina Aleksova, Via Negativa @vntheatre (SI), Canan Yücel Pekiçten @cypekicten (TR), Alexandros Stavropoulos (GR) @alx_stav Still moving, still connecting – onto Day 4! 😍 Original music by @alexisfalantas from Scared show Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

Second round of the Dance Scape Pitches at the Moving Balkans Showcase @skc.ns #day3 • Alexandros Stavropoulos (GR) @alx_stav • Canan Yücel Pekiçten (TR) @cypekicten • Kristina Aleksova, Via Negativa @vntheatre foto Jovana Semiz @fridara_spidara Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

Day two of the Moving Balkans Contemporary Dance Showcase — check! 🫶 @skc.ns 📷 Jovana Semiz @fridara_spidara Featuring: • Enya Belak & Kristýna Peldová (SI) — Unfolded Moments @enyabelak @kristynapeldova @zavodflota • Subversive interventions by the local dance scene throughout the day @brina.kolektiv @ceta.stab @circleofcypher • Adrijana Danchevska Rovchanin (MK) — Mockumentary @addrria • Side-programme: S. Asentić (RS): Dis Giselle • Panel: Connecting the Puzzle • Coffee with Top 10 Artists Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

First round of the Dance Scape Pitches at the Moving Balkans Showcase @skc.ns #day2 • Sonja Stojanović (RS) @sonjastojanovic99 • Neda Ruzheva, Trevoga (BG) @sssssssssssoma @trevogameansanxiety • Mădălina Dan (RO) @madalinadan6 foto Jovana Semiz @fridara_spidara Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

Day two – done and danced through! ✨ #movingbalkans #showcase From the first round of Dance Scape pitches @madalinadan6 @sssssssssssoma @sonjastojanovic99 and the panel Connecting the Puzzle, to powerful performances and unexpected hijacks by the local scene – another full day at MOVING BALKANS. @skc.ns Featuring: Adrijana Danchevska Rovchanin (MK) — Mockumentary @addrria Enya Belak & Kristýna Peldová (SI) — Unfolded Moments @enyabelak @kristynapeldova @zavodflota Subversive interventions by the local dance scene throughout the day @brina.kolektiv @ceta.stab @circleofcypher Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

#shortpresentation Atanas Miev @nmlog @derida_dance talks about Moving Balkans platform at the Panel: Connecting the Puzzle @skc.ns Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

Day one of the Moving Balkans Contemporary Dance Showcase — check! 🫶 From charged openings to playful interventions, the stage (and everything around it) came alive: Ginevra Panzetti & Enrico Ticconi with ALL’ARME @panzetti_ticconi , the official opening, Vlad Benescu & Alexandra Mihaela Dancs shaking perception in Somatic Freaks @somaticfreaks – The Proprioceptors Revolution @vladbenescu @alexandramihaeladancs , unexpected “hijacks” by the local dance scene @brina.kolektiv @ceta.stab , and Kosta Karakashyan @kostakarakashyan @karakashyanandartists inviting us to play in INSERT COIN / PLAYER ONE. Strong start. More to come. 📷 Jovana Semiz @fridara_spidara Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

Moving Balkans Showcase #2 has officially started! 🫶 Join us this week in Novi Sad, Serbia @skc.ns for performances, Dance Scape pitches, and a full programme of events celebrating the most exciting contemporary dance voices from the Balkans! Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

Moving Balkans pre-showcase recap by Jovana Semiz @fridara_spidara ✨ A day full of MB co-productions, good hangs & familiar faces. See you today for the first day of the Moving Balkans Showcase programme and at 20:00 for the festival’s official opening @skc.ns ✨ Photos: MB Co-productions • Art Link Foundation (BG) & The National Center for Dance Bucharest (RO): Duets Across Borders /// Suck it up, buttercup! by @chocolenna @mariana_gavriciuc • Croatian Culture Centre Sušak (HR) & DAN.C.CE Unitiva (GR): ARTissue: Lineage @kekica @hkdnasusaku @dance_cultural_centre • Art Link Foundation (BG) & The National Center for Dance Bucharest (RO): Duets Across Borders _Seems Familiar_ by @simona.dbj & @deyanvladov • Hijacking by local dance scene 12–17 May / various locations Subversive actions and events Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre

During the second showcase festival in Novi Sad, we will present a curated selection of Moving Balkans co-productions, VR presentations, installations, and immersive experiences. Check more info at our website! See you from 12–17 May @skc.ns 💫 www.movingbalkans.eu #movingbalkans Co-funded by @creativeeurope @derida_dance @kinosiska @skc.ns @interartculturecenter @skopjedancefest @cndb.ro @hkdnasusaku @albaniadancemeetingfestival @en_knap_group @drustvozasodobniples @dance_cultural_centre