The beauty and originality of Georgian folk dance are expertly showcased by the dancers in this ensemble. The Georgian State Dance Company, formed in 1945, when the republic was part of the former Soviet Union, has performed for more than 50 million people in 87 countries. "They poured onto the stage like an invading army in the first whirlwind dance and hardly ever let up," said the Dallas Morning News. "It was quite astonishing."

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