Lost in translation / Nájdené v preklade
Independent theatre company Odivo & Divadlo Štúdio tanca
Theatrical Roadtrip / Dance Lovetrip tells the intimate story of spouses and dancers Lívia MM Balážová and Zebastián Méndez Marín. Through sharing their personal experiences, they open up themes of migration, identity, and the search for a place to call home.
Lívia is from Slovakia, while Zebastián comes from Costa Rica. Their paths first crossed in Belgium, where they were both members of the internationally renowned company Ultima Vez, touring extensively around the world. Their journey later took them to Costa Rica and eventually back to Slovakia, where they now live.
What does it mean to constantly adapt to a new country, language, and culture while staying true to who you are? How do you keep from losing yourself along the way?
Artistic Team
Concept & Direction: Mária Danadová, Monika Kováčová
Lighting Design: Milan Slama, Ján Čief
Technical Collaboration: Michal Fichna
Performed by: Lívia MM Balážová, Zebastián Méndez Marín
€10.00/€5.00*/€5.00**
*#IamFromNámestovo – Discount for residents of the Námestovo District.
**Discount for children under 15, students, seniors, and people with disabilities.
STREDA TICKET
Discounted combined ticket for the full Wednesday evening programme at the House of Culture (V+ Lost In Translation / Nájdené v preklade).
€15.00/€10.00*/€7.50**
*#IamFromNámestovo – Discount for residents of the Námestovo District.
**Discount for children under 15, students, seniors, and people with disabilities.
The performance is included with the Tanečno PASS, FullPASS, and UltimatePASS.
WEDNESDAY 12.08.2026 21:00
Dom Kultúry Námestovo
BIO
DIVADLO ŠTÚDIO TANCA
Dance Studio Theatre is the only professional contemporary dance theatre in Slovakia with a permanent artistic ensemble.
Based in Banská Bystrica, the theatre creates original dance productions, organizes festivals, offers movement classes for children and adults, hosts artistic residencies, and brings contemporary dance closer to the wider public through a wide range of educational and community activities.
Its repertoire includes performances for both adult and young audiences, presented on its home stage as well as on tour throughout Slovakia and abroad. The theatre is housed in its own fully equipped venue, home to an international ensemble of dancers from three continents. For more than two decades, Dance Studio Theatre has been bringing contemporary art and artists from around the world to Banská Bystrica.
ODIVO
Odivo is an independent theatre company founded in Banská Bystrica in 2014. Since its establishment, the company has performed at more than 120 national and international festivals, receiving numerous awards.
Their work combines puppet theatre, object theatre, physical theatre, and performance, while continuously exploring and experimenting with different theatrical forms. Alongside productions for children and adults, Odivo develops educational and interdisciplinary projects in collaboration with artists from various fields.
The company was founded and is artistically led by Mária Danadová and Monika Kováčová.