On February 15, 2026, the large-scale city dance event "All Shadows Battle IITU 2026" took place at the Community Center of the Almaly District, uniting dancers and fans of modern street culture.
The total number of participants was 238 people: 125 university students, 39 schoolchildren, and the rest were active youth of Almaty. As part of the program, battles were held in Hip-Hop, Popping, Waacking, and All Styles categories. Participants demonstrated a high level of preparation, artistry, and bright individuality. The evening was highlighted by showcase performances from the "Shadows" and Auen teams, while the final battles brought together the strongest dancers on stage, becoming the vibrant culmination of the event.
Based on the competition results, the winners and finalists are:
All Styles
🏆 Winner — Alibekova Dana Nauanzhanovna (Almaty)
🥈 Finalist — Tyulegenova Maral Sandybayevna (Almaty), choreographer at "29" studio.
Hip-Hop
🏆 Winner — Kaldykozha Dias Romanuly (Aktau), model.
🥈 Finalist — Ysmagul Aisara Tlegenkizi (Almaty).
Waacking
🏆 Winner — Arystan Alima Yernazarovna (Almaty), student of Gymnasium No. 5.
🥈 Finalist — Rassakhatskaya Sofya Ilyinichna (Almaty).
Popping
🏆 Winner — Vorobyev Miron Igorevich (Almaty), student at the School of Entrepreneurs.
🥈 Finalist — Umbetzhanova Alina Utegenovna (Almaty), Master's student at KazNU, "Lumina Dance Academy" dance studio.
The participants' work was evaluated by a professional jury:
- Tore Tomiris Melskyzy — choreographer at Skilz Dance Studio;
- Amangalieva Bayara Ganievna — choreographer at Skilz Dance Studio;
- Tulegenova Alina Daurenovna — teacher, choreographer at Bi Happy.
Musical accompaniment for the event was provided by DJ Erbol.
We express our sincere gratitude to the Community Center of the Almaly District for their support in organizing the event, as well as to Samal Water for their sponsorship. "All Shadows Battle IITU 2026" became a significant platform for developing youth initiatives, creative exchange, and popularizing street dance culture, bringing together talented dancers of the city and creating an atmosphere of creativity, energy, and inspiration.
