PART A
1.
DAVLURI
It is a classical georgian noble men and aristocrats dance. During the royal balls as in other nations the georgian royal court had its own dances. QARTULI - traditional Georgian pair dance from the region Qartli. It represents the philosophy of the affair between man and woman. The movements symbolize the masculinity and femininity of each gender and their interaction through the journey of life.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis. Soloists: Alexandra Kozmanidou, Agis Toursidis.
2.
KHORUMI
Based on traditional Georgian dance from the region Guria. This is a military dance that has 4 parts. The detection of the enemies, the march to the battlefield, the battle and the winning parade. Perhaps this dance is relative to the Greek pontiac military dances due to similar traditional and choreographic forms, geographic location and the Greek root KHORON (trans. - dance). THE MYTH OF THE ARGONAUTS THAT TRAVELLED WITH THEIR SHIP "ARGO " TO THE KINGDOM OF KOLKHIDA TO RETAKE THE GOLDEN FLEECE HAS INSPIRED THE CHOREOGRAPHY.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis. Soloists: Iraklis Toursidis, Martinos Politidis, Emmanouil Lazov, Dima Archosashvili, Alex Mazloumidis, Nana Archosahvili, Valeria Dimitrova
3.
ACHARULI
Based on traditional Georgian dances from the region Adjara that represent their way of life. Men were fishermen, women were working at the fields gathering oranges, mandarins and tea leaves. The choreography contains traditional dance "Gani da gana'" (trans. side by side). Men and women during a celebration were separated to different sides of the corridor and were dancing and singing each gender on their side.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis. Soloists: Svetlana Kotanidou, Agis Toursidis, Alkiviadis Kolosidis, Iraklis Kelasidis, Avraam Spyriadis, Dimitris Aidinidis.
4.
DAGESTAN MAIDEN DANCE
Based on traditional dances of Avartsi nation of the Dagestan republic on the western side of the Caucasus mountains on the shores of the Caspian sea.
Choreography: Nektarios and Agis Toursidis
5.
KAZBEGURI
Based on traditional Georgian dance of the shepherds living on the hills near the mount Kazbegi (>5000 m). Every day these people were facing danger from the adverse weather conditions, wild animals and the bandits and thieves. Their dance is brave and tough, as was their everyday life.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis.
6.
APKHAZURI
Based on traditional dances from Abkhazia region. It is a celebration dance of farmers and peasants to mark the end of the harvest.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis. Soloists: Athina and Agis Toursidis.
8.
SVANURI
Based on traditional dances of Svaneti region in Georgia. The highlanders of this region were very connected to the holy traditions of their ancestors, Part of theses traditions was the DAGGER cult which was a holy tool that was very useful in everyday life. That is why they always kept their hands on the dagger while dancing and only raised them to show the symbol of the horns of the mountain goat which was their most precious prey.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis
9.
JEIRANI
The dance of the mythical gazelle (Caucasus antelope). A FAIRYTALE of the eastern folklore describes this mythical beautiful animal that could generate gold buy taping its hooves. Every hunter wanted to catch it, but it was elusive. Some hunters that could actually meet it in the wild described that there were frozen astonished by its shining beauty and the next moment it disappeared. In this choreographic version the "Jeirani" is playing with its own reflection.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis. Soloist: Athina Toursidou and Svetlana Kotanidou
10.
KHANJLURI
In the mountains of Caucasus due to the cold climate men used to wear NABADI, long sheepskin coat. Under that they could also hide weapons, such as sharp daggers KHANJALI. They even had a dance during which they threw the daggers to the ground while spinning and jumping.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis.
Soloists (adults): Markos Balabanidis and Nikolas Kharebashvili, Dimitris Aidinidis and Avraam Spyriadis, Alkiviadis Kolosidis, Iraklis Kelasidis.
Soloists (children): Misho Mchedlishvili, Iraklis Toursidis, Martinos Politidis, Emmanouil Lazov.
PART B
11.
DIPAT, TIK MONO, TIK PALTSANAS, TID DIPLON, TSOURTOUGOUZOS, TIK TOYIAS, TIK TROMAHTON,
KALON KORITS, SERANITSA, HALAI, TERS, TRIA TO KOTSARI, KOTSARI, LAFRANGA
SERRA
Based on traditional Greek dances from Pontos (Black sea) region. The men dance Serra - is a military dance, this is a version from Trapezounda region.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis.
Music band: Lyra: Panos Iliadis, Trifonas Chatzidis, Dauli: Michalis Yfantidis, Theodoros Papadopoulos, Clarinet/Tulum: Michalis Kyprianou, Laouto/Lafta: Charalambos Theodorou.
12.
JERMAK AGHAVNI (transl. white dove)
Armenian maiden dance choreographed on the music of Khachatur Avanesyan.
Choreography: Garine Gostanian, Agis Toursidis.
13.
RACHULI
Based on traditional Georgian dance from the region Racha. Represents the villagers life, a joyful and fast dance.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis.
14.
GEORGIAN BAND – Instrumental piece
Garmoni – Goga Dundua, Kakha Kikacheishvili, Doli – Narimani Dundua, Vitali Chkhaidze, Duduki/Keyboard – Levani Chinchaladze, Panduri – Nugzari Arabuli, Bass guitar – Beka Todua
Maestro: Emzar Sharvashidze.
15.
PARIKAOBA
Based on traditional Georgian sword fighting dance from Khevsureti region. The men of this area were known for their sword fighting skills. During this dance it was prohibited to injure the opponent. If the men were crossing the line start a real fight could actually start. Nevertheless, a woman could drop her head band (mandili) between them, so they immediately had to stop the fight, as this was an unwritten law.
Choreography Agis Toursidis.
Soloists: Anna Poponidou, Alkiviadis Kolosidis.
16.
SAMAIA
The dance of trinity. The number three is very important for the Georgians due to their Christian Orthodox faith. At the ancient years it used to be a maiden dance that was performed during the celebration of the birth of a boy. This dance was elevated on the stage inspired by ancient frescoes of the Georgian Queen Tamar found in a temple by choreographer of the Georgian National Ballet, Nina Ramishvili symbolizing the trinity of the Queen as a daughter, the wife and the ruler.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis, Ramaz Gviniashvili.
Soloists: Alexandra Kozmanidou, Mari Mshvelidze, Maria Aidinidou.
17.
AMAZONES
Amazones were a feminist group of women living separate from men and known as great fighters and specially archers. It is believed that they were living at Pontos region in the ancient times.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis.
Soloists: Valeria Dimitrova, Anna Maria Pasenidou, Maria Demourtsidou, Victoria Aslanidou, Maria Kesidou, Nana Archosashvili.
Music: Emzar Sharvashidze.
18.
ANATOLITIKOS
Wedding dance of the Greeks of Tsalka region recreating the bride theft custom. The music is of the traditional dance of east Anatolia - HALAY enorchestrated by Kurdish musical band.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis,
Soloists - Athina Toursidou, Iraklis Kelasidis.
19.
MTIULURI
Based on traditional Georgian dance of the region Mtiuleti. This dance represents the competition between men. They were mostly horse riders and hunters, so they are showing their unique skills and tricks in front of young women.
Choreography - Agis Toursidis. Soloists - Melina Afisidou, Emmanouil Lazov, Martinos Politidis, Iraklis Toursidis.
20.
SIRTAKI
Based on Greek popular dances originated from Minor Asia, Hasapiko, Zeimbekiko, Hasaposerviko (Sousta).
Music by Mikis Theodorakis, Stavros Ksarhakos, Manos Loizos.
Choreography: Agis Toursidis.
Soloists: Akis Karslidis, Konstantinos Sachpazidis, Agis Toursidis.
Music band LAIKI TETRAKTIS
Bouzouki: Elias Iordanou, Guitar: Panagiotis Xanthopoulos, Baklamas: Annie Panteli, Contrabass: Michalis Messios.
DANCE INSTRUCTORS
Limassol: Alexandra Kozmanidou, Alkiviadis Kolosidis, Victoria Sachpazidou.
Paphos: Anna Poponidou, Avraam Spyriadis, Dimitris and Maria Aidinidi.
Nicosia/Larnaca: Beso Osipidis.
CHIEF CHOREOGRAPHER and ART DIRECTOR
Agis Toursidis.
FOUNDER and HONORARY PRESIDENT
Nektarios Otari Toursidis.