On May 26, 2026, the Professional Education School-College of the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography held a graduation evening for 9th-grade students titled “Dance Award 2026.”

The festive event brought together graduates, teachers, parents, and guests of the Academy. On this special evening, the stage became a symbol of the students’ talent, dedication, and creative achievements.

The program featured heartfelt words of gratitude to the teachers, creative performances, the graduates’ farewell waltz, a festive flash mob, and a film dedicated to the Academy’s faculty members. Musical performances and a special surprise from the boarding school students added a particularly touching atmosphere to the celebration.

Addressing the graduates with words of encouragement, Svetlana Kokshinova, Head of the Professional Education School-College of the Academy and recipient of the Order of Honor (“Qurmet”), said: “Today we honor our graduates—talented, beautiful, and truly mature young artists. Behind you are years of study, hard work, and your first achievements on stage. However, this is not the end, but an important milestone on the path toward your future profession. Ahead of you lie new examinations, new stages, and new accomplishments. Do not be afraid of change; believe in yourselves and in the inner fire that can open any door. May the knowledge and experience you gained at the Academy become a solid foundation for your future success. I wish you a successful journey, inspiration, and great creative achievements.”

As part of the ceremony, certificates of merit and commemorative statuettes were presented to students for outstanding academic performance, active participation in Academy life, and creative accomplishments.

The “Dance Award 2026” graduation evening became a bright and memorable event, symbolizing the completion of an important stage in the graduates’ lives and the beginning of a new creative journey.