IDFT – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:39:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Albanian and Kosovo ballet companies to share stage for first time https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/01/albanian-and-kosovo-ballet-companies-to-share-stage-for-first-time/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/01/albanian-and-kosovo-ballet-companies-to-share-stage-for-first-time/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:39:18 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=308171 TIRANA, Oct. 1 /ATA/ – The ballet companies of Albania and Kosovo will share a stage for the first time as part of the fifth edition of the International Dance and Physical Theatre Festival (IDFT).

The festival will open with the world premiere of “Neighbours / from Motherland”, choreographed by Brigel Gjoka and Rauf “Rubberlegz” Yasit, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja said on Thursday.

The production explores themes of shared roots and identity through dance, bringing the two ballet companies together in a joint performance described by Gonxhja as a landmark cultural collaboration.

The performances will be staged at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana on Oct. 3 and 4, followed by a performance at Kosovo’s National Theatre on Oct. 7.

Gonxhja said the collaboration represented a significant cultural moment, bringing the two countries’ shared heritage and identity to the stage through dance.

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