Sukhishvili is a legendary ensemble that has retained the traditions of authentic Georgian dance for over 75 years. Impressive choreography, bright costumes, hot passion, and an orchestra with unique instruments, whose sounds tell the musical history of Georgia on the stage.
Paris
Hasselt
Lodz
Belsko-Byala
Bialystok
Tarnow
Berlin
Magdeburg
Bremen
Hannover
Antverpen
Hamburg
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Sukhishvili, for all its acrobatics and occasional swordfighting, possesses a refined esthetic, from the live musicians onstage with drums, flutes, guitar and accordion, to the poise of the dancers, with their lifted, dignified bearing...
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The combination of lively music, shows of strength, tornado-fast spins, jumps, swords, shields and daggers for male dancers, matched with the gliding and elegant movements of female performers in vibrantly colored costumes make...
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The Georgian National Ballet “Sukhishvili” began as a family enterprise, has survived communist oppression, the Cold War, the break-up of the Soviet Union and has grown into an internationally renowned company performing on the world’s...
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THE GREAT SHOWThe National ballet of Georgia became the only dance ensemble that set a world record on the famous “La Scala” stage in Milan. The concert caused a furor: the curtain of the theater was drawn 14 times, so the record of Enrico Caruso was broken, where the curtain was drawn 11 times.
In the USA, the team’s performance was recognized as the best show on Broadway two times.
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PASSIONATE GEORGIAN CULTUREBefore the first ballet concert in Paris, the queue to the concert hall stretched out to three quarters. Right after the tour in France, high boots and bulky fur hats gained popularity. And in the collection of Yves Saint Laurent appeared large striped belts with a bow, which are still popular.
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THE MASTERY OF GENERATIONSThroughout the entire period, the ensemble was led by the descendants of the Sukhishvili dynasty. Thanks to them, the art of Georgian national dance is still at the peak of popularity..
The First Generation (1945–1985)Nino Ramishvili and Iliko Sukhishvili (the founders)The Second Generation (1985–2000)Tengiz Sukhishvili and Inga Sukhishvili (children)The Third Generation (since 2000)Nino and Iliko Sukhishvili (grandchildren) -
UNIQUE DRESSESDresses of Sukhishvili Ballet are another art form. All outfits are made of exclusive natural fabrics, as well as embroidery, painting, application, metal, stones are also used. The prop includes swords and daggers, which are also used during dancing.
Now, the costume designer is the art director of the team, Nino Sukhishvili (III generation).
