KazNTOB soloist Adiya Manabasova wins the Grand Prix of ballet Istanbul

Triumph in Istanbul: Our Theater’s Soloist Adiya Manabasova Wins 1st Prize at the International Ballet Competition!

We are proud to announce that Adiya Manabasova, a soloist of our ballet company, has triumphed at the prestigious 7th Istanbul International Ballet Competition, winning the 1st Prize in the senior group!

Organized by the Turkish State Opera and Ballet under the chairmanship of the renowned artist Tan Sağtürk, the week-long competition became a hub for rising stars and prominent figures of the global ballet community. Young dancers from all over the world competed in technical excellence and artistic interpretation, navigating the demanding semifinal and final stages under the close scrutiny of an international jury.

Adiya Manabasova demonstrated the highest level of academic excellence and artistry, deservedly becoming the best in the senior category and reaffirming the high status of our ballet school on the global stage.

“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Adiya, her teachers, and the entire ballet company on this incredible achievement!”

We wish Adiya endless creative inspiration, the conquest of new heights, good health, and many more brilliant, unforgettable roles both on our home stage and abroad! We are proud of you!