Georgian "national" brand dance drama.
The soul of a nation spanning 4,000 years.
The purest folk dance of Georgia.
An "exclusive recipe" that combines the concept of modern dance
Beautifully crafted to conquer the attention of audiences all over the world.
Coming at the beginning of 2024.
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"The Fire of Georgia".What are the knowledge points behind it?I'm going to introduce it to you todayTraditional dance of Georgia
Kolkian group dance
It is a combination of the following two dances of the West Georgian region -
PatsaThis dance originated in the Gurria region and is characterized by being fast, rhythmic, festive and colorful.
CachapuriKachapuri also originated in the Kachala region, from which it got its name. The dancers are dressed in colorful costumes and dance playfully and entertainingly. The dancers are beautiful and full of joy, so they are widely popular with the audience. Unlike the katuri (which will be introduced later), this dance is a joyful dance in which the relationship between men and women is more casual and relaxed.
Samaya
A dance for three people, it was originally performed by three female dancers. Nowadays, however, the dance is performed by more than three, sometimes even by nine women, who form three small circles. Dance on behalf of the ** Queen of Rugia Tamar. She was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Georgia in the 12th and 13th centuries, the first and so far the only female king in Georgian history.
Sadhaba Zuo (Davruri).
It is a dance of the nobility that depicts the life of the aristocracy of the city. It's a bit like Katuri, but the relationship between couples isn't as formal and definite as it gets. In general, Davruri is performed by many pairs of male and female dancers who move slowly and gently, in a row, in a circle, then apart, and then again together.
Katuri
It is usually a romantic and delicate dance performed by the bride and groom at the wedding. This dance is one of the oldest in Romantic Georgian dance. Women's hand posture should be slow and gentle, and their movements should be vigorous, while men should be majestic and show respect for women. This shows that even in love, men do not touch a woman's body and keep a certain distance from her, which shows their respect and politeness to their lovers. There are also small details that make this dance even more elegant, such as the man constantly looking into the woman's eyes as if he doesn't care about anything else in the world, and the woman's gaze is always a little shy and lowered.
War Dance
The war dance is a dance about war and how the Georgian ancestors fought because they fought frequently at that time. The war dance originated in the regions of Adjara and Gurya. The dance combines the search, battle, and celebration of victory by the army, and the process of the celebration is also exciting. The dancers show the bravery and courage of the soldiers in battle.
Dance of the Mountain People--- Atabu(Atabu is the name of a village in the Phsh** Khevsureti region).
Atabu is performed only by male dancers, showing the tenacity and bravery of the mountain people. The dance atab describes the group dance of men from the regions of Kazbegi Khevsureti, Mtiuleti, Psh**I, and Tusheti, which is rich in the temperament and characteristics of the mountain people of the Caucasus, and describes how strong the mountain people are in the cold and harsh environment.
The dance of girls in the Kevsululi area
This energetic mountain dance conveys love, courage, and respect for women. Kevsurulli is in the mountains of the Caucasus, Georgia. There are friendly people out there, and their beautiful handmade outfits make them even more special.
Sword dance in the Kev Sululi area
This dance comes from the northeastern part of the Khevsureti region and is very similar to Kevsururi. It's a warrior's dance, and of course there's a girl involved. The girl comes in looking for her sweetheart, and this sweetheart is fighting with someone else, the girl throws the veil in the middle, and they stop fighting, but when the girl leaves, they continue to fight.
A fusion of multiple dancesA multi-style collectionCome to "Georgian Fire" after all
"The Fire of Georgia".
"The Fire of Georgia" consists of 19 small works of different styles, each of which presents a different aspect of the Georgian national culture and customs.
Georgian dance is distinctiveMale dancers are mainly dancers who jump, spin quickly, and wrestle with each other, enthusiastic and energetic male dancers deftly jump and dance in the air;The swords collide with each other, and it is dizzying. Such a violent dance is in stark contrast to the feminine, elegant and noble dance. In the dance,The female dancer is "as beautiful as a flower"., the broken steps under the feet and the elegant movements of the hands make the whole dance "rigid and soft". Coupled with the colorful costumes of the mountain villages, the wild drums, and the ** full of ethnic customs, the whole dance brings people an irresistible and unforgettable experience.
Show timeJanuary 2-3, 2024
Georgian National Dance Company"The Fire of Georgia".
will beShanghai City TheatrePerform.
AddressNo. 4889, Dudu Road, Minhang District, Shanghai.
The ticket price of the performance is 80-680 yuan.
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