Z.R. Akhmetshina — Specialist in choreographic arts, ballet dancer, choreographer, ballet master, Master of Pedagogical Sciences, Senior Lecturer at the Department of “Culture and Art” at Taraz University named after M.Kh. Dulati.

Professional Experience:

1985–1989 — Ballet dancer in the folklore-ethnographic ensemble “Altynai” (Almaty).

1989–1994 — Choreography teacher at the Kurmangazy Children’s School of Arts.

1994–1997 — Lecturer in choreography and classical dance at the Central College of Culture and Arts.

1995–2013 — Ballet master at the Russian and Kazakh Drama Theaters of Zhambyl region (created over 70 productions, including 2 ballets, 6 musicals, and 1 musical fairy tale).

2003 — Grand Prix of the I Republican Theater Festival for the performance “Құлыншақ пен Болтырік.”

2013–2017 — Lecturer in classical dance and choreography at Zhambyl Humanitarian College named after Abai.

Since 2017 — Senior Lecturer at Taraz University named after M.Kh. Dulati, conducting lectures and practical classes for undergraduate programs.

Education:

1977–1985 — Almaty Choreographic School named after A. Seleznev.

1990–1995 — Zhambyl Pedagogical Institute.

2017–2020 — Bachelor’s degree in Arts, 5B040900 “Choreography,” M. Auezov South Kazakhstan University.

2020–2023 — Master’s degree in Pedagogy, Kyrgyz National University named after Zh. Balasagyn (degree: Master of Pedagogical Sciences).

Creative and Pedagogical Activities:Regular participant in city, regional, national, and international festivals and competitions.

Student preparation for subject-specific choreography Olympiads: III place at the Republican Subject Olympiad (2022).

Conducting workshops and master classes: “Sissonne fermée en direction,” “Өнер синтезі,” “Innovations in Classical Dance.”

Awards and Honors:

Certificate of Honor from the Akim of Zhambyl region, title “Best Ballet Master of the Year.”

Letters of appreciation on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Diplomas and awards for best master classes, best multimedia products, and participation in festivals and competitions.