EXPERIENCE: State Ballet of Georgia

One of the most historic institutions of its kind in eastern Europe, the State Ballet of Georgia combines the rigour of Russian ballet with the emotional intensity of the Georgian disposition. The performances stun, as does the arresting architecture of the Tbilisi Z. Paliashvili Opera and Ballet State Theatre. With its Moorish influences, rococo chandeliers and ornately painted ceilings, there’s no better way to feel like a real patron of the arts.