DUSHANBE , July 4, Asia-Plus - The French Embassy in Dushanbe and the Culture Center “ Bactria ” held a charitable concert “Modern Dance” in Dushanbe Monday evening.  

French Ambassador to Tajikistan Pierre Andrieu, senior representatives from other diplomatic missions, Tajik MFA, as well as representatives from Tajikistan ’s creative unions and media attended the concert.

According to information from the French Embassy in Dushanbe , the best works by known French choreographer Lorence Levasseur were presented on the sidelines of this event in Tajik capital.   The show was held at the ”Padida” Theatre in Dushanbe .  

Ms. Levasseur has been cooperating with the “Padida” Theatre for several years.  This time, she arrived in Tajikistan three months ago to stage several turns with representatives from the “Padida” Theatre. Eight new works were presented in Dushanbe yesterday. 

Ms. Levasseur has told Asia-Plus that it is already the fourth joint project with the “Padida” Theatre since 2004.  “Besides “Padida”, we stage the analogous performances with theatres from Uzbekistan , Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan ,” Lorence Levasseur said, noting that videos of the concerts have been demonstrated in Europe , including France .  “West is practically not aware of Central Asia ’s art, you know,” said Ms. Levasseur, “All new turns we have staged jointly with the “Padida” Theatre by contract will remain in the theatre’s repertoire.”

According to her, she plans to arrive in Tajikistan with a new program next year as well, “but everything depends on finance.”