Atanas Maev has 23 years’ experience as cultural manager. He co-founded Bulgaria’s first center for contemporary dance—Derida Dance Center—along with Derida Dance Company and Derida Stage.

Derida Dance Center is a key partner in numerous international projects, and its Residency Program was recognized by the European Commission as a best practice for artistic exchange in Europe.

From 2016 to 2018, he was a board member of Aerowaves – Dance Across Europe. Since 2022, he has been on the board of the European Dancehouse Network.

In 2024, he co-founded Moving Balkans and currently serves as its general manager.