Dance Ensemble

Experience the exceptional artistry of traditional dance from the country of Georgia

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.

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.

Our Georgian Dance Ensemble

A Dance Ensemble Slideshow

A Georgian dancer leaps
A Georgian couple dance
As the men stand by, a woman dances
Dancers pause
Leaping dancers
Traditional Georgian swordplay
A circle of traditional Georgian dancers