HISTORY

Choreographic Ensemble “Batumi” at Batumi Municipality was founded in 1990 by a great choreographer, Laureate of Memed Abashidze State Prize, Honoured Knight, National Artist of Georgia Mr. Enver Khabadze. Unfortunately, he passed away and therefore the Ensemble is named after him.

In 1992, the Ensemble performed its first concert that brought great success.

The Choreographic Ensemble “Batumi” represents the choreography of different parts of Georgia including the finest Adjarian one in its creative activity, which it performs during its concerts in Georgia as well as abroad. It should be mentioned that the repertoire is enriched with national dances of Georgia and other peoples.

During its existence the ensemble has become a laureate of various prestigious international festivals. It has had tours in Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, Yugoslavia, Sweden, Denmark, Israel, Russia, countries of Arabia. Above-listed countries offer the best concert halls for performance. The tours are widely reflected by press and television that is proved by video materials.

Each member of the Ensemble “Batumi” is distinguished by high professional skills and love for art. They worthily carry the name of the famous Georgian choreographer and have been awarded with the prizes of different countries.

Currently, the Ensemble ‘Batumi” is directed by the fosterer of Enver Khabadze, Honoured Artist of Adjara, Honoured Knight Mr. Teimuraz Bolkvadze, who proudly continues his Master’s activity.