Klevis Elmazaj

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As a choreographer, when you are asked to work on a new version of West Side Story, you say yes, accepting all the respo...
26/11/2025

As a choreographer, when you are asked to work on a new version of West Side Story, you say yes, accepting all the responsibilities and challenges that come with remaking it 3 generations after the still iconic original 1957 production. And when an intuitive producer like .hans pairs you with the theatrical vision of and musical mastery of you know you're in safe hands.

And when on day 1 in the studio you see the same passion and ambition in the hard work of an incredibly talented cast, you realize the journey is only upwards.

Thanks to everyone for the past 8 weeks of hard work, generous creativity and artistry. I am deeply grateful for the journey and process together towards this special premiére at

Thanks for an unforgettable musical theatre debut. To my assistant choreographer for the great support in this ride, and to the whole team making this production the incredible experience it is.

Enjoy the tour 💐

Had the plesure to sit with  at  to talk about dance. Particularly my take and inspiration on the iconic choreographies ...
19/11/2025

Had the plesure to sit with at to talk about dance. Particularly my take and inspiration on the iconic choreographies in West Side Story for .
She wrote a wonderful article, journeying through generations of Dutch choreographers who have been influenced or created to this music and story.
It is quite the honour to be mentioned among the greats and Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker who have inspired myself and whole generations of new choreographers.
Thank you.

Come watch on tour in the Netherlands from this week.

Full article on De Volkskrant magazine and online.
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One for the books at the  to have been part of this team, the process and see this piece come to life, while working alo...
02/09/2025

One for the books at the to have been part of this team, the process and see this piece come to life, while working alongside the wonderful Otto Pichler on the choreographies of 'Hotel Metamorphosis'. Thanks to this ever inspiring cast of dancers, singers and creatives led by the impeccable direction of Barry Kosky.

To the whole team of the Festspiele.
💐

A 5 years touring family. 2020 - 2025'Rusalka' premiére at  To the wonderful friends, artists, colleagues that inspire m...
25/06/2025

A 5 years touring family. 2020 - 2025
'Rusalka' premiére at
To the wonderful friends, artists, colleagues that inspire me. A huge thank you and good luck for the final shows.

To the wonderful creative team led by director  with whome I had the immense pleasure to work and create alongside. Than...
24/11/2024

To the wonderful creative team led by director with whome I had the immense pleasure to work and create alongside. Thanks for the trust in your inspiring vision.
To my team of dancers who are such wonderful cameleons of stage. wonderful assistant To all the artists I have met and had the pleasure to watch them work on this production so closely, led by the musical mastery of To and their production teams for supporting this creative journey so warmly, making me feel at home.

I had an inspiring time these past weeks in Helsinki, diving deeper in the Finnish culture.
After 100 years of its first opening, we had our premiére of this new version of traditional finnish opera 'Pohjalaisia' by Leevi Madetoja.

Thank you all.

2025
16/05/2024

2025

Had great pleasure and fun in choreographing moments of this new take of Tchaikovsky's 'Pique Dame' by Benedict Andrews ...
07/02/2024

Had great pleasure and fun in choreographing moments of this new take of Tchaikovsky's 'Pique Dame' by Benedict Andrews with the artists and choir at Bayerische Staatsoper. Thanks for the short but great time in the making, and the whole team of wonderful artists involved. Also meeting good old friends again after many years.

WATCH the live broadcast this Sat 10 Feb on their Staatsoper.tv

Toi Toi Toi 👏


A big congratulations to my wonderful team of dancers and actors (guests and servants of the Prince palace) for the open...
31/01/2024

A big congratulations to my wonderful team of dancers and actors (guests and servants of the Prince palace) for the opening night of our 'RUSALKA' last night at Les Arts in Valencia! 👏 It is always a special one.

Special thanks to for being the best assistant choreographer I could have asked.

Thankyou all.

#2024

Leaving London after an incredible 3 weeks at the  reviving this powerful production of Verdi 'La Forza'.A big thank you...
20/09/2023

Leaving London after an incredible 3 weeks at the reviving this powerful production of Verdi 'La Forza'.
A big thank you to the team of wonderful dancers for the work and energy they brought in and our Preziosilla
👏
A pleasure to have worked with the revival team
Congratulations to the whole cast and team for a great opening night and goodluck for the rest of the shows.

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On Set 'AVA' Short Film. 02.07.2022 Directed & Choreographed by  DP .valentin.schwartz Production manager .film Light De...
23/05/2023

On Set 'AVA' Short Film.
02.07.2022

Directed & Choreographed by
DP .valentin.schwartz
Production manager .film
Light Designer
Costume designer
Ava
Skull King
Creatures

Produced by and for with the support of Norma Fonds and
Learn more at www.imaginewonders.nl

Première day!'ANUMAN' will open tonight at Valletta Campus Theater, part of  season opening Double Bill evening.A warm e...
16/09/2022

Première day!

'ANUMAN' will open tonight at Valletta Campus Theater, part of season opening Double Bill evening.

A warm embrace to everyone involved, wishing a great time on stage. 🚀🌌

A wonderful time spent in the studio shaping this story with these creative generous artists
Thanks so much for having me:



Toi Toi Toi!

Great pleasure to have spent the past 6 weeks at Ooppera & Baletti working with this group of wonderful artist, as the c...
23/03/2022

Great pleasure to have spent the past 6 weeks at Ooppera & Baletti working with this group of wonderful artist, as the choreographer of Christof Loy's new opera 'SALOME'.
Don't miss the upcoming shows in Helsinki!

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