Kazakh dancer Dauren Aizharikov secured victory at the international dance competition 100 Dancibel, hosted in Germany. He emerged as the winner in the Popping category, QazMonitor reports.
Dauren is a pioneer who has played a pivotal role in promoting the culture of street dance in Kazakhstan. This victory marks just one of the milestones in Dauren's journey on the international dance stage, as he has previously represented Kazakhstan in esteemed competitions such as Juste Debout France, Keep on Dancing China, Back to the Style Italy, and more.
Established in 2010, "100 Dancibel" is an international competition that gives ground to dancers performing in a wide array of styles, including hip-hop, breakdancing, popping, locking, and more.
Previously, QazMonitor interviewed Dauren and his dance partner, Malika Akhmetova, about their path to becoming professional dancers and the challenges they faced in the local dance community.