Dance Hub — A platform that has everything related to dance

The Words of Wisdom by Abai Kunanbayev have been translated into many languages around the world — so many that ten major ones are often выделяются among them. For some, they serve as guidance; for others, as comfort. Among all these interpretations, the most universal language has become the language of the body. Only choreography can fully convey the depth of these teachings to audiences of different nationalities. The plastic performance “Qara SOZ” was presented in the capital. Its storyline is built on a deep reflection of the wisdom accumulated through Abai’s life experience. The troupe consists of 20 performers, including representatives from Japan and Kyrgyzstan.

During the October presentation at Astana Ballet, our team first experienced the unique synergy that emerged almost by chance. The team represents a kind of “magical chemistry” of accumulated experience, modern trends, and technologies. As our practice shows, one component develops much slower without the others. April 2025. At one of the capital’s event gatherings, two old acquaintances — Ruslan and Azamat — случайно meet on a hotel staircase. Ruslan Vladimirovich Kenzikeev is the founder of DanceHub.kz. The idea of creating the platform came to him easier than its name, which he also придумал himself. On July 1, 2025, the first project meeting took place, where Ruslan presented his vision.

The concert program featured choreographic compositions such as “Zharyskazan”, “Shildekhana”, “Saukele. Bride. Bridal Dowry”, “Kyz Uzatu”, “Toy. Betashar”, “Mai Kuyiu. Salem Salu”, “Akku”, “Amanat”, “Zher-Ana” and many others. The event also featured the Kazakh State Folklore Ensemble “Astana Sazy”, the ethno-folklore ensemble “Zhoshy”, and the State Theatre “Astana Musical”. The direction of the performance certainly deserves special attention. The depth of the narrative, accompanied by a voice-over, was visually enhanced by screen projections explaining the importance and enduring nature of the traditions and rituals presented on stage. Conveying such profound values of Kazakh history through dance represents a unique artistic synthesis of perception and reflection.

The concert was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the creative career of renowned Kazakh choreographer and chief ballet master of the “Gulder” ensemble, Anvara Sadykova. “The history of the capital’s ballet is a path of immense dedication, perseverance, and devotion to the stage. It all began in 2000 with the opening of the K. Baiseitova National Opera and Ballet Theatre. When the theatre passed the baton to the grand Astana Opera, a new era began. It was a challenging transition with strict selection and new professional standards. Today, this continuity lives on within the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography.” The evening was filled with nostalgia, yet it was not merely retrospective — because in art, infinity is the limit.