Brigel Gjoka was born in Albania and trained in Tirana and Cannes, working as a choreographer, dance teacher, and professional stage dancer. He directed for seven years Bologna-based Art Factory International Contemporary Dance Platform. As dancer, Gjoka worked with Ballet du Rhin, StaatsTheater Mainz, Netherlands Dance Theater and The Forsythe Company where he danced a wide range of Forsythe’s repertoire. For the last two decades, he has travelled around the globe performing in renowned dance festivals, creating new projects and teaching dance workshops. Presently he is touring worldwide with his last creation NEIGHBOURS in co-creation with RubberLegz, produced by Sadler’s Wells.

Rauf “RubberLegz” Yasit is a dancer, choreographer, film director and visual artist of Kurdish heritage, born and raised in Germany, currently based in Los Angeles. He has collaborated with many artists and organizations, including William Forsythe, Opéra National de Paris, USC, CalArts, LACMA, Nike RT, Burberry, Arashi, Puma, Sadler’s Wells, Flying Steps, CNDC Angers, Red Bull, Muscle Milk, Moderat, Sony, Sonos, Feat, WAD MAG, Tumi, HP, Pandora, Pfadfinderei, Art Factory International and Bodytraffic. RubberLegz’ style defies categorisation. He has invented his own language through unique movements that he has developed himself over the years.

Ruşan Filiztek is a contemporary and traditional composer, musician and singer from Istanbul. Ruşan moved to Paris in 2015 to complete a master's degree in musicology at the University of Sorbonne, where he now teaches Balkan and Oriental music and is completing his PHD. He has performed with the Orchestre de Paris, and collaborated with renowned musicians Kaboul Bamako, Jordi Savall and Gabriel Kerdonkuff. He has also composed for film. In 2021 he released his first solo album Sans Souci in 2021. He is currently preparing his next record.