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HazarDance Showcase brings together four distinct dance styles, each with its own identity and energy: contemporary dance, ballroom dance and ballet . From the expressive freedom of contemporary dance to the spectacular dynamics of ballroom, to the precision and elegance of ballet, the audience is invited on a choreographic journey that places tradition, technique, and creativity in dialogue.
This year’s showcase will be divided into two parts. The first will feature contemporary dance, ballroom, and hip hop pieces, while the second will host the official premiere of the graduation performance “Decalog”, created by Andrada Costin — a choreographic work that offers a sensitive reflection on the unspoken rules that shape our lives, built around the idea that every unspoken word carries a profound weight.
HazarDance Showcase thus becomes a meeting space for disciplines, generations, and artistic sensibilities, where contrasts between styles are transformed into scenic harmony.
Guest artists: Attila Bodás, Andrada Oltean and Isabela Haiduc, Georgiana Dimitrescu and Ștefan Kagawa-Popa, Victor Negru
“Decalog” cast: Ana Maria Curea, Bianca Baciu, Ariiana Alerhush, Andrada Costin, Georgiana Dimitrescu, Tudor Mancaș, Răzvan Vieriu
Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Ballroom Dance
Georgiana Dimitrescu şi Ştefan Popa-Kagawa
Georgiana Dimitrescu graduated from the “George Enescu” National University of Arts with a Bachelor’s degree in Choreography and a Master’s degree in Performing Arts. She is currently a ballerina at the Romanian National Opera in Iași, a directing student at the “George Enescu” University of Arts, an independent performer, and a collaborating teacher at the “Octav Băncilă” National College of Arts. Throughout her career, she has continued to develop in the field of contemporary dance, working with numerous choreographers from Romania and abroad.
Ștefan Popa-Kagawa is a principal soloist ballerina at the Romanian National Opera in Iași, where he has been active since his high school years. There he developed his passion for the stage, performing leading roles in productions such as Giselle, Romeo and Juliet, and The Nutcracker. He also obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the “George Enescu” University of Arts, Choreography department.
Together they formed a sport dance couple for nearly 14 years, participating in numerous national and international competitions. Among their most important achievements are the title of Junior II Latin Vice-National Champions and 7th place in the semi-final of the Latin Section World Championship, where they represented Romania in Moscow.
Contemporary Dance
Attila Bordás
Attila Bordás is a director, choreographer, dancer, actor, contemporary dance pedagogue, artistic director, and cultural manager. He is the initiator and artistic director of CAMP – Contemporary Artistic Movement Platform, an international platform for contemporary dance and performing arts. He graduated from U.N.A.T.C. (National University of Theatre and Film, Bucharest), choreography department, and holds a Master’s degree in Theatre Directing from U.A.T. Târgu Mureș. In addition to theatre and dance productions, he is involved in various open-air performances, opera, and musicals. As a promoter of contemporary dance, he has organized numerous workshops, laboratories, performances, shows, and flash mobs in Romania, Hungary, Greece, Germany, Bulgaria, Serbia, Austria, and the United States. He works with a wide range of dancers and actors, including acting and choreography students. As a choreographer he has collaborated with multiple directors. As a theatre director, during the current season he staged Mine Flowers by Csaba Székely at Csíki Játékszín, and is currently preparing a new production based on a text by Sławomir Mrożek at the Harag György Company. He has also been a recurring jury member of the Thessaloniki Dance Festival (TDF).
Andrada Oltean
Andrada Oltean is an actress, performer, and dancer, as well as an associate lecturer at “Lucian Blaga” University of Sibiu, where she combines pedagogical practice with artistic research and stage activity. Her artistic approach develops at the intersection of theatre, contemporary dance, bodily expressivity, and performative composition, with a constant interest in the relationship between body, space, memory, and presence. Throughout her artistic journey she has worked as a performer with numerous theatre directors and creators, while also working as assistant director and choreographer for the performances Zborul and Tinerețe fără bătrânețe și viață fără de moarte, directed by Ștefan Lupu. Winner of several awards at the Young Actor Gala 2021 and nominated by UNITEM for Choreography and Physical Expression, she continues to consolidate an artistic path centered on corporeality, expression, and contemporary stage language.
Isabela Haiduc
Isabela Haiduc is a dancer and performer on the contemporary stage, with experience in international projects and theatre collaborations. She participated in the projects “Crossing Lines” / “People Power Partnership” with Aktionstheater Pan.Optikum (Germany), as well as in international festivals, projects, and tours. She is also a collaborator of the “Radu Stanca” National Theatre in Sibiu, appearing in several productions. She is the president of the Sibiu Dance Academy association and a member of M&M. Active in national competitions and festivals, she continuously develops her artistic language at the intersection of dance and theatre.
Ballet & Contemporary Dance
Victor Negrea
Victor Negrea is a 15-year-old dancer, a student at the “Floria Capsali” Choreography High School in Bucharest, recognized nationally and internationally for his technical rigor and versatility in classical and contemporary ballet. With an intensive training schedule of over 20 hours per week, Victor has achieved significant international distinctions, recently becoming a Finalist at YGP Houston, USA (2026) and ranking Top 6 Classical Senior Men at YGP Portugal (2026). His consistent presence in the finals of the Youth America Grand Prix, along with the awards and scholarships offered by renowned dance academies through this competition, define him as a young artist with strong prospects for a successful career on major international stages, fully dedicated to transitioning into a professional performer.
Hip Hop
Tazu Dance
Tazu Dance is the vibrant center of the street dance community in Iași. Here, a united community has been built around a single passion: the freedom to be yourself on the dance floor. The club was born from a passion for dance and quickly became a “home” for dancers, standing out through its continuous presence on the podiums of local competitions such as SDF Iași, Iași Dance Gala, Iași Dance Open, as well as national competitions including Dance Star, World of Dance, All Styles, Bucharest Dance Festival. “Under the spotlight, you will see more than choreography; you will see hours of work, sore muscles, and the determination to shine. Get ready to feel the rhythm and experience the story!”