On April 17, 2026, the Kazakh National Academy of Choreography hosted the official closing ceremony of Science Week – 2026.

Within the framework of the ceremony, the results of an intensive scientific program were summarized, bringing together conferences, lectures, competitions, and discussion platforms. The event featured welcoming remarks and award presentations by the Vice-Rector of the Academy, Aigul Esentemirova. On behalf of the Rector, letters of appreciation were presented to professors and faculty members of the Academy for their active participation in Science Week.

A special highlight of the closing program was the awarding of winners in the competitions “Best Art Project” and “Best Poster Presentation.” Participants received commemorative gifts, and all contestants were awarded certificates.

Winners of the “Best Poster Presentation” Competition (Master’s Graduating Students):

1st place — Yerzhan Duisenbai

“Methodological principles of teaching contemporary dance based on the works of Merce Cunningham.”

Academic supervisor: Candidate of Art Studies, Professor Gulnara Saitova.

2nd place — Nuralem Daniyarbekov

“Technical and socio-artistic content of competitive ballroom dance at the present stage.”

Academic supervisor: Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Aigul Kulbekova.

2nd place — Serik Sariev

“The contribution of the first performers to the development of Kazakh dance art.” Academic supervisor: Candidate of Art Studies, Professor Izim Toigan Ospanovna.

3rd place — Ilyas Nurgazinov

“Innovative technologies in the music industry: AI compositions and digital tools.”

Academic supervisor: Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor Alexander Pyagay.

Winners of the “Best Art Project” Competition:

1st place — Nurlai Gainolla

“ART TIME.” Academic supervisor: Alma Kasymova, Candidate of Political Sciences, Associate Professor.

2nd place — Nargiza Isakanova

“ARTFLOW.” Academic supervisor: Alexander Pyagay, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor.

2nd place — Rauza Asylbekkyzy

“ALQA SAZ” music project.Academic supervisor: Aigul Zhumatayeva, Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor.

3rd place - Talshyn Zharasova

“MINI HELPER.” Academic supervisor: Alexander Pyagay, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor.

The day concluded with the final summing-up of Science Week – 2026. This final stage emphasized the importance of practice-oriented knowledge, its role in professional development, and the growth of students’ creative potential.

Science Week – 2026 once again became an important academic platform for the exchange of scientific ideas, presentation of research projects, and strengthening of the Academy’s scientific community.