Altin Naska (Ballet, Character) Altin, former soloist with Istanbul State Opera/Ballet and Istanbul City Theater in Turkey and principal with Tirane State Opera/Ballet in his native Albania, graduated from the Albanian Academy of Ballet and studied choreography at the Tirane Institue of Arts. He performed and toured nationally and internationally with Thodos Dance Chicago and Mordine & Company. He choreographed for the Dutch National Ballet, Joffrey Ballet dancers, Thodos Dance Chicago and The Stars of Dance Chicago Touring Company where he serves as Artistic Director. In 2003, Altin received Albania's highest artistic achievement award for choreography and contributions to Albanian culture overseas.