Albanian artist Leander Veizi has passed away at the age of 37, leaving behind an important career in the world of ballet and contemporary dance on several European stages. He was a dancer, choreographer and artistic director of the dance company at the Regensburg State Theatre in Germany. The Embassy of Albania in Germany has also reacted to his death, expressing sorrow over the loss of the Albanian artist and praising his contribution to Albanian art and culture.
”It is with deep sorrow that the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Germany announces the untimely passing of Albanian artist Leander Veizi, dancer, choreographer and head of the dance company at the Regensburg State Theatre. Leander Veizi was a talented representative of Albanian art and culture who, through his dedication, creativity and professionalism, built an outstanding career on European artistic stages. His artistic contribution and the mark he left in the world of dance will remain part of his creative legacy. His untimely passing is a painful loss not only for his family, friends and colleagues, but also for the Albanian and international artistic community. On behalf of the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Germany, we extend our most sincere condolences to the family of Leander Veizi, his loved ones and his colleagues at the Regensburg State Theatre. May his soul rest in peace”,wrote the Embassy in its statement.
Born in 1989, Veizi completed his ballet studies in Tirana and then trained at the Scuola del Balletto di Toscana in Italy. In 2011, he joined the Gauthier Dance company at Theaterhaus Stuttgart. Later, he was part of the ensembles of Ballett Vorpommern and Tanz Theater Münster. Veizi was also active as a choreographer, with works presented on well-known stages such as the Gallus Theater in Frankfurt, Theater Vorpommern and Theater Münster. Since the 2022/2023 season, he had been a member of the Regensburg State Theatre, and since March of this year he held the position of artistic director of the dance company of this institution.
