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Home of Georgian traditional arts in the heart of Brooklyn

Experience the culture with dance, music, theatre, and song

Dancing Crane, the oldest Georgian cultural center and repertory theater company in New York

We offer master classes in traditional Georgian dance, music, and theater for students of all ages, and raises awareness of these traditions through world-class performances around the five boroughs of New York. We address the needs of a growing Georgian immigrant community, offering educational programs for families and children, and providing a space for professional artists to practice and elevate their work.

Upcoming Events

See our events page for more information on upcoming events, here in New York City, and beyond.

NY Georgian Youth Theater take a bow for a performance of Sherekilebi. in Stuttgart, Germany.

New York Georgian Youth Theater Troupe performed Sherekilebi in Stuttgart, Germany last summer

April

April 6th - The class Creative Color Palate will exhibit thier artwork at our Brooklyn studio.

April 13th - An Evening of Natia Khaduri at our Brooklyn studio.

April 27th - “Kharumi is a Georgian Dance” Festival at the Kaye Playhouse, Hunter College.

Class registration

is happening now!

Our welcome video, in Georgian, is here.

302 Kings Highway 2F Brooklyn, NY 11223

A video of our children’s choir class is here,

and a video of our children’s theater class is here,

also in Georgian.

Showcasing Georgian Arts and Tradition

Children's School of Georgian traditional arts - Dancing Crane Georgian Cultural Center

Children’s School

Our goal is to continue the Georgian tradition of bringing children into the personal experience of Georgian arts. Our performance arts programs of Georgian dance, music, theater, and ballet work closely with our professional performance groups and are taught by professional artists. We also provide a good grounding in Georgian life with classes in Georgian language and culture. Our largest program is dance, but we encourage our students to participate in as many programs as they like.

Men and women of the Dance Ensemble, dressed in traditional black and red folk dance garb, stand in a row, hands on hips, with more dancers kneeling in front.

Dance Ensemble

Our professional dance ensemble presents Georgian traditional music and dance performed with traditional costumes and musical instruments including the panduri, doli, and salamuri. The dance forms from this mountain region have a unique style that rivals ballet in its demanding and refined technique, elegance, and graceful movement. Concerts can include the power and beauty of the 25-member dance ensemble, resplendently adorned in traditional costume.

Men’s Choir “Zekari”

Our men’s choir follows a long tradition of men’s groups in Georgia singing regional polyphonic folk and religious songs. The pristinely beautiful Georgian polyphonic singing tradition has been recognized by UNESCO as a human masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage since 2001. Our performers have been featured at Lincoln Center Out of Doors, Lotus World Music & Arts Festival, Brooklyn Roots Festival, Jacob’s Pillow, BAM, and Queens Theater in the Park, among others.

For bookings and other inquiries, email info@dancingcrane.org.

Experience our world-class performers

Our Georgian music and dance ensemble was formed more than 23 years ago and includes immigrant professional singers and musicians who have learned and performed since childhood in the country of Georgia. Our programs are for both the Georgian community and the general population.

 

Community Connection

Dancing Crane’s programs and cultural center provide a much-needed opportunity for Georgian immigrants to gather and share experiences through our many events, classes and performances. Children learn to integrate their heritage with their life in New York City. Our outreach efforts bring Georgian culture alive within the New York arts community.

Incredible Performers

Exceptional Artistry

Classes for all Ages

Dancing Crane Blog

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Visit our FB page, Instagram, and YouTube channel to see photos and videos of our recent events!

Thank You!

Dancing Crane programs are supported, in part, by grants from New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

We would like to thank these organizations as well as the Coronavirus Dance Relief Fund (administered by Dance/NYC) and the US Small Business Administration for their award of an SVOG (Shuttered Venue Operators Grant), whose generosity have enabled us to stay active as an organization during the difficult Covid period.

The logo for the New York Council on the Arts, a supporter of the Dancing Crane Georgian Cultural Center.
The logo for NYC Cultural Affairs, a supporter of the Dancing Crane Georgian Cultural Center.
The logo for Dance NYC , a supporter of the Dancing Crane Georgian Cultural Center.
The logo for the Brooklyn Arts Council, a supporter of the Dancing Crane Georgian Cultural Center.

 

Upcoming events.

Check out our performances around the five boroughs.

Several students of the Children's School of Traditional Georgian Arts in everyday clothing sit in front of one another, arms waving.