Dance Ensemble

Traditional Georgian Folkdance

The small country of Georgia in the heart of the Caucasus region has developed a dance tradition which rivals classic ballet in its demanding and refined technique, but which has a style all its own, containing strength, elegance and graceful movement evolved over centuries. The music, played on traditional folk instruments is based on ancient modes which help distinguish the dances as among the most beautiful in the world.

A line of dancers from the Dance Ensemble dance, hand in hand, with one foot back, in black cosumes with red sashes and hats.

The company presents dances and songs in authentic costumes from all regions of Georgia. Performers excel in the virtuoso leaps, turns and especially the traditional tseruli or mens dancing on the toes. The repertoire includes Parikaoba mountain dances with swords, the elegant Osuri court dances, the ancient Samaya women's dance, the city dances of the Kinto and Karachokheli, the refined women's dances with elegant hand movements including Jeirani and Mukhambazi, as well as the regional folk dances such as those from Acharia and Svaneti.

A man from the Dance Ensemble, dressed in blback with a red sash and hat, and gold accents, leaps high before two dancing women in red with long braids, and standing behind theml a lind of men claps in time with the music.

Georgian Dance Ensemble

The traditional folkdance ensemble is composed of professional dancers who have trained since childhood with the best masters of the Georgian arts. Watch them here, and here.

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