Overview
- Private studio, zero spectators
- Pro choreographer, English‑speaking guidance
- Authentic Adjaruli moves, photo‑ready outfits
- Sweet treats, homemade wine welcome
- Hotel transfers, video souvenir
Feel the floor vibrate, the Black Sea breeze drifting through open studio windows, and the drumbeat that makes every muscle itch to move. In the heart of Batumi you’ll dive into Adjaruli — also spelled Acharuli or Ajaruli — the exuberant coastal dance that captures Adjara’s salt‑sprayed spirit. Over 1.5 hours (90 min) a star choreographer turns a private workshop into a mini‑festival: fast footwork, cheeky shoulder shimmies, and wide‑grin spins that echo village celebrations and seaside taverns. Between steps, sip homemade wine, crunch churchkhela, and quiz your teacher on how Ottoman rhythms blended with Georgian flair to create this whirlwind artform. Whether you’re hunting unforgettable content for your travel Georgia diary or simply craving an off‑the‑script memory, this Georgian dance masterclass is the moment you’ll replay long after the applause fades.
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Description
Your driver collects you from any central Batumi address within roughly 3 km (1.9 mi) of the studio and steers through palm‑lined boulevards to a bright rehearsal hall just minutes from the shoreline.
Inside, a toast sets the tone: ruby‑red country wine, slices of sulguni cheese, and strings of churchkhela introduce the flavors that fuel Georgian celebrations. A rapid‑fire briefing unwraps the history of Adjaruli — born in fishing villages, colored by Ottoman trade, refined by national ballet companies, and now the signature dance of Georgia’s sunniest region.
Warm‑up starts slow: posture drills, playful wrist flicks, light hops to awaken calves and core. Soon the tempo spikes. Your instructor breaks complex sequences into bite‑size chunks, layering foot taps with jaunty hip accents and expressive arm sweeps. Expect laughter, sweat, and the joyful challenge of timing your skirt‑flourish or knee‑lift to the crash of the doli drum.
Roughly 60 minutes (1 h) in, you’re performance‑ready. Slip into a swirling costume if you wish, then film a final run‑through—perfect for sharing your Georgia travel triumph. An optional flash‑mob upgrade lets you burst onto Batumi’s boulevard for an impromptu show.
Cooling down, you trade questions for folklore nuggets: why the dance’s playful rivalry mirrors local courtship, how modern troupes weave street‑dance pepper into tradition, and where to catch evening folk shows next. A quick change, a final sip, and your driver returns you to your hotel, heartbeat still echoing the drums.
Total experience time: 1.5 hours (90 min) door to door, yet the rhythm sticks for good.
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Included
Our tour program's list of attractions is a guide, not exhaustive. Unlisted sites may be visited, and listed ones might be viewed from a distance. Conditions like operating hours, weather, or local rules may affect access.
