The Dancehub.kz Awards ceremony was held in Astana.
On May 28, as part of the annual Event Organizer’s Day celebration, the Dancehub.kz portal launched an initiative to recognize performers from the capital whose profiles attracted significant interest from internet users. The winners were determined based on profile traffic, search query statistics, and visit frequency according to search engine analytics data.
In the “Guest Reception” category, the award was presented to “Pal Palych & Co.”, while Bakhtiyar Aryngazin was recognized for having the Best Host Profile.
Other award categories included “Best Photographer,” won by Maksim Zhusupov; “Best Musical Group,” awarded to UMAY Band; and “Best Dance Ensemble,” won by Art International. In addition, a special category featuring choreographer-directors was introduced for the first time, with Sadykova Anvara Aripovna taking the top honor.
The awards ceremony received positive feedback from both the nominees and representatives of the events and entertainment industry. The organizers of Event Day 2026 expressed their hope that the Dancehub.kz Awards will become an annual tradition in the years to come.
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