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Presentation of the dance hub.kz website

Presentation of the dance hub.kz website

The majestic walls of the Astana Ballet theater probably have never seen this kind of cultural leisure before. It would have been hard to imagine, even for longtime patrons, that under the vault of monumental columns right at the entrance to the cradle of world art, a club DJ would start playing. However, the story demanded it, so thrillingly and meticulously worked out by Ruslan Vladimirovich's team.

Kenzikeeva. The breaking of stereotypes probably highlighted not only D.j Young, who, by the way, is the website developer, but also the overall concept of the event. First of all, the presentation went as a business-like and structured event; those used to the lofty adjectives of hosts, a lot of humor, and showiness—the hardworking folks of the event industry—were a bit taken aback. The restraint of the interior and the uniqueness of the venue

as if hinting at something vaguely familiar. As the host of the evening, Ruslan Vladimirovich was warm, excited, and inwardly celebratory. In the eyes of each member of the dance hub.kz team, there was something like anticipation and excitement. As is typical during evening traffic jams, the gathering took a long time, about an hour and a half. The number of guests could be determined by those who arrived on time.

visiting theaters where being late is not customary even in Kazakhstan. A stylish buffet, smiling theater staff, appetizing music, and a wealth of the most colorful photo spots helped pass the time with interest. Finally, fanfare! The central part of the designated stage space is occupied by the artists of Astana Ballet. An astonishing production gives, in just a minute and a half without words,

to realize that we are guests in a temple of true and elevated art. Bold! Daring! Emotional! The host of the evening—who is also the website copywriter, Azamat Imashev—introduces the dance hub.kz team: developer Yan Pinchuk, marketer Aliya Kazkenova, coordinator Anelya Kushekova. At the climax, of course, is the conceptual inspirer and creator of the project—Ruslan Kenzikeev. In a 10-minute address, Ruslan Vladimirovich

delivers a presentation speech about the origins, development, and outcomes of her creative career. A congratulatory speech is also given by Aigul Maratovna Yesentemirova, Vice-Rector of the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography, followed by the official part of the ceremony—the signing of a memorandum on cooperation and mutual understanding between the dance hub.kz website and the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography. The audience is thrilled

and applause. In fact, this part of the event became the basis for the entire script, since it was the memorandum that kicked off all the ambitious plans of our team.

Величественные стены театра «Астана балет» наверное ещё никогда не видели подобного формата культурного досуга. Представить, что под сводом монументальных колонн прямо перед входом в колыбель мирового искусства станет играть клубный диск жокей едва ли представлялось возможным даже старожилам. Однако, того требовал сюжет, так волнительно и тщательно проработанный командой Руслана Владимировича Кензикеева. Разрыв шаблонов, пожалуй, подчёркивал не только D.j Young который к слову является разработчиком сайта, но и общий концепт события. Во-первых, презентация прошла как деловое и структурированное мероприятие, привыкшие к высокопарным эпитетам ведущих, обилию юмора и показухи, труженики ивент индустрии были слегка обескуражены. Сдержанность интерьера и не тривиальность места проведения словно намекали на нечто слабо знакомое.

На правах хозяина вечера, Руслан Владимирович был радушен, взволнован и внутренне торжественен. В глазах каждого члена команды dance hub.kz улавливалось нечто похожее на предвкушение и азарт. Как и требует время вечернего автомобильного коллапса, собирались долго, около полутора часа. По вовремя появившимся гостям можно было определить количество гостей посещающих театры куда опаздывать не принято даже в Казахстане. Нарядный фуршет, улыбчивый персонал театра, аппетитная музыка и изобилие самых колоритных фото локаций помогли скоротать время с интересом.

Наконец фанфары! Центральную часть обозначенного сценического пространства, занимают артисты театра Астана Балет. Поражающее воображение постановка за считанные полторы минуты без слов даёт понять, что мы в гостях храма истинного и возвышенного искусства. Смело! Дерзко! Эмоционально! Ведущий вечера-он же копирайтер сайта, Азамат Имашев представляет команду dance hub.kz: разработчик Ян Пинчук, маркетолог Казкенова Алия, координатор Кушекова Анеля. В кульминации, разумеется, идейный вдохновитель и создатель проекта -Руслан Кензикеев. В 10-ти минутном обращении, Руслан Владимирович ведёт презентационную речь об истоках, произрастании и результатах своей творческой биографии.

С поздравительной речью выступает и проректор Казахской Национальной академии хореографии Есентемирова Айгуль Маратовна, после официальная часть церемонии-подписание меморандума о сотрудничестве и взаимопонимании между сайтом dance hub.kz и Казахской Национальной академии хореографии. В зале восторг и аплодисменты. Собственно эта часть мероприятия и легла в основу всего сценария, так как именно меморандум положил начало всем амбициозным задумкам нашей команды.

Официальным запуском работы сайта dance hub.kz стало символичное нажатие кнопки, запустившей процесс загрузки сайта во всемирный интернет. Отныне, хореографическое сообщество нашей страны имеет своё официальное мировое портфолио в масштабах всего мира. Целина поднята, подвиг продолжается!

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