The legendary Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili has embodied artistry, strength of spirit, and boundless energy for more than 80 years. The first and original ensemble of Georgian national dance — The First and The Original — has become a symbol of authentic Georgian culture, unmatched anywhere in the world.
The Georgian National Ballet Sukhishvili was founded in 1945 by Iliko and Nino Sukhishvili. Today, the company is led by the third generation of the family — the founders’ grandchildren. The dynasty has preserved and expanded its traditions, making Sukhishvili a symbol of Georgian art and cultural heritage.
Audiences in the United States, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Sweden, the Baltic States, and many other countries will experience a unique program. It features the finest performances from the ensemble’s entire history — masterpieces of perfection and exceptional artistry that have become Georgia’s calling card on the world stage.
For eight decades, Sukhishvili has captivated millions of spectators on the world’s most prestigious stages, from the Metropolitan Opera in New York to La Scala in Milan. The international press has described them as the “Eighth Wonder of the World” (The New York Times), a “Hurricane on Stage” (Daily Telegraph), and “an energy capable of bringing an entire audience to its feet” (Le Figaro). Yet all these descriptions have one thing in common: Sukhishvili is a phenomenon unlike any other in the world — a dazzling celebration of energy and beauty.
The performance is an explosion of emotions. Virtuosic male dances featuring breathtaking acrobatics, soaring jumps, and spinning sabres leave audiences spellbound, while the female performances enchant with elegance, grace, and nobility. The ensemble’s signature remains its unique male toe dance — the hallmark of Sukhishvili and a feat unmatched by any other performers.
Beyond the brilliance of the choreography, audiences will witness extraordinary visual splendour: costumes crafted from natural fabrics and adorned with silk embroidery, stones, and metal embellishments. The ensemble’s live orchestra creates a unique musical universe using rare traditional instruments and ancient performance techniques carefully passed down through generations.
Eighty years of history mean the admiration of millions of fans, tens of thousands of performances, appearances in more than one hundred countries across five continents, and standing ovations on the world’s most prestigious stages. Sukhishvili has forever secured its place in the history of world culture.
Sukhishvili is more than a performance. It is a celebration where history, pride, and extraordinary life energy come together — an experience that audiences will carry in their hearts long after the final curtain.
