On Friday, May 22, the Serbian National Theatre in Novi Sad will host the premiere of "Negde izvan planeta," a choreographic triptych by world-renowned choreographer Anabel Lopez Očoa. The triptych consists of three pieces: "Varljiva lepota," "Kiša," and "Linea recta."

These three works reveal a dimension of Lopez Očoa's choreographic lexicon, reflecting a broader internal dialogue she has carried on with herself for years about humanity, beauty, and connection. She describes working with the dancers of the Novi Sad Ballet as a pleasure, noting their youth, inspiration, and remarkable work ethic and energy.

"Varljiva lepota" was originally created for the Washington Ballet and draws inspiration from the surreal world of Salvador Dalí, particularly his famous painting "Žena sa glavom od cveća" from . The piece explores beauty as something fragile and transient.

"Kiša" is a duet that carries the quiet power of transformation, reflecting the traces of war and violence. It captures the potential for a new love and fragile but profound hope for a fresh start. "Kiša" was the final part of the full-length work "Crne kiše," which Lopez Očoa created for the Ballet de Genève in 2005.

"Linea recta" is a powerful and memorable work that explores the paradox of the passionate flamenco: the absence of physical partnership. As the rhythms slow and the movement literally explodes on stage, the audience is swept up in the energy and vivid imagery. "Linea recta" was originally created for the New York-based Ballet Hispanico.

Following the premiere, the performance will start its festival run in June as part of the Novi Sad Infanta program and will also be featured at the Viminacium festival.

The Serbian National Theatre's ballet is proud to be part of the prestigious family of companies that Anabel Lopez Očoa has worked with, including the New York City Ballet, the Paris Opera Ballet, the English National Ballet, and many other renowned ensembles. The dancers enjoyed the process and discovered a unique choreographic language, dynamic, and ethereal movement, with exquisite elegance and refined aesthetics, according to Aja Jung, director of the Serbian National Theatre's ballet.