Ballet Sukhishvili best of 80 years

Ballet "Sukhishvili" best of 80 years

The Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili — 80 Years on the World Stage! Anniversary Tour of the Legendary Georgian Ballet "Sukhishvili"!
This year, the Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili celebrates its 80th anniversary. To mark this special milestone, the company will embark on a major world tour, showcasing the very best of the ensemble's rich history.
For eight decades, Sukhishvili has captured the hearts of millions, performing on the world's most prestigious stages—from New York to Tokyo, from Paris to Sydney. The art of Georgian dance continues to inspire and move today, thanks to a unique combination of tradition, technical perfection, and overwhelming stage energy.
The name Sukhishvili has become a global symbol of virtuosity, craftsmanship, and unparalleled talent.
The performance of the Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili tells a compelling story of Georgia, depicted through a multitude of unique dances. This makes the concert program dynamic and absolutely unforgettable.
The daring dances of the Georgian men amaze with their dazzling choreography, synchronized, lightning-fast turns in the air and on the ground, and jumps that defy the laws of gravity, filling the stage with pure energy. You'll see sparks fly from the sabers in the hands of the dancers as they soar through the air.
The women, dressed in opulent dresses, move with the grace of angels and seem to float above the stage. Sukhishvili's signature style is the choreography of men and women together, which also incorporates a playful element of seduction—such as the famous men's toe dance. In Georgia, it was considered inappropriate to kneel before a beautiful woman, but toe dancing was considered the height of elegance and refinement. Moreover, they are the only men in the world who can dance standing, jumping, and landing on their toes in soft leather boots—a skill they learn from the age of five and perfect throughout their lives.
The costume collection is also a feast for the eyes: it has inspired fashion houses like Saint Laurent and Dior. Each costume is crafted from exclusive natural fabrics and adorned with silk embroidery, stones, and metallic elements.
The Georgian Sukhishvili National Ballet is accompanied by its own orchestra, which performs live music in an original way on rare instruments. The orchestra members master a unique playing technique taught nowhere else, but passed down from generation to generation.
The anniversary program is a definitive compilation of the most impressive choreographies in the company's history—reimagined and staged to fully capture the grandeur of this historic celebration.