“Neighbours from Motherland”, the world premiere that opened the Dance Festival applauded for 10 minutes

The world premiere that opened the International Dance Festival in Tirana kept the audience on its feet, applauding for 10 minutes.

The work by Brigel Gjoka and Rauf “Rubberlegz” Yasit, titled “Neighbours / from Motherland”, brought together for the first time on the same stage the troupes of the Ballet of Albania and the Ballet of Kosovo. The contemporary ballet, staged at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet, placed the emphasis on shared roots and identity.

The capital’s art-loving public had filled the TKOB hall, showing special interest in the 5th edition of the IDFT.

The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Blendi Gonxhja, present at the opening of this activity, also shared images from the performance on social media, recalling that, after Tirana, on 7 October the show travels to the National Theatre of Kosovo, taking this cooperation to Pristina as well.

The artistic calendar of IDFT 5 lists numerous activities, which will bring to Tirana artists and shows from the international contemporary dance scene.