Georgian National Ballet ‘Sukhishvili’

For more than 80 years, the legendary Georgian National Ballet “Sukhishvili” is the embodiment of art, strength of spirit and inexhaustible energy. The first and original Georgian national dance ensemble — The First and The Original — has become a true symbol of Georgian culture, with no equal anywhere in the world.

The Georgian National Ballet “Sukhishvili” was founded in 1945 by Iliko and Nino Sukhishvili. Today, the ensemble is led by the third generation of the family — the founders’ grandchildren. The dynasty has preserved and refined its traditions, making “Sukhishvili” a symbol of Georgia’s artistic and cultural heritage.

Audiences in the USA, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia and other countries will experience a unique programme featuring the finest performances from throughout the ensemble’s history — a celebration of perfection and the highest level of artistry that has become Georgia’s calling card on the world stage.

Over eight decades, “Sukhishvili” has won the hearts of millions of spectators, performing on the world’s most prestigious stages, from the Metropolitan Opera in New York to La Scala in Milan. The world has given them many names: “the eighth wonder of the world” (The New York Times), “a hurricane on stage” (The Daily Telegraph), and “energy capable of bringing an entire audience to its feet” (Le Figaro). Yet all these descriptions share one defining quality: “Sukhishvili” is a phenomenon unlike any other in the world — a captivating fusion of energy and beauty.

The concert programme is an explosion of emotion. Virtuoso male dances featuring acrobatics, breathtaking leaps and spinning swords leave audiences spellbound, while the female dances captivate with their grace and nobility. The ensemble’s signature remains the unique men’s dance performed on tiptoes — a trademark of “Sukhishvili” that other performers are unable to replicate.

Beyond the magic of dance, audiences can expect a truly spectacular visual experience: costumes made from natural fabrics and adorned with silk embroidery, stones and metal elements. The ensemble’s live orchestra creates a unique sonic universe, using rare national instruments and ancient performance techniques carefully passed down from generation to generation.

80 years of history — millions of admirers, tens of thousands of concerts, more than one hundred countries across five continents, and performances on stages where only the very best receive standing ovations. The “Sukhishvili” Ballet has forever written its name into the history of world culture.

“Sukhishvili” is more than a concert. It is a celebration where history, pride and an incredible energy for life come together — an experience audiences will carry with them in their hearts.