The "Metekhi" Theatre of Georgian National Ballet takes itsname from the 6th century church, which stands on the topof a steep cliff in the heart of Tbilisi, capitol city ofthe Republic of Georgia. The Theatre is constantly in theprocess of collecting, studying and advancing folk dancesin modern direction and styling, and creating newchoreographic scenes, miniatures and total concertperformances illustrating the past and present of theGeorgian people.           The Artistic Director and Chief Choreographerof "Metekhi" Theatre of Georgian National Ballet is GelodiPotskhishvili, Owner of Decoration of Honour.         The Theatre of Georgian National Ballet hasperformed in more than 25 countries all over the world.Since 1990 up to now, “Metekhi” has toured Germany,Austria, the United States, Spain, Egypt, France, Japan,Italy, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Turkey. Thecompany is an award winner in both national andinternational festivals and can claim excellent criticalreviews in past tour appearances.The Theatre “Metekhi” has its own studio, and all thedancers began training for “Metekhi” at an early age. Thedirector of the Studio is Gelodi Potskhishvili. Theteachers of this studio are Gelodi’s sons -  David and GelaPotskhishvili. This family contributes significantly to the development of Georgian and world choreography.  In 2003 Theatre “Metekhi” has celebrated 25-yearsAnniversary. Now a days Theatre continues its work on newstages.