Karipzhanova Zaira Zhumanovna - dance teacher (dancer). Born on September 18, 1979 in Pavlodar. In 1996, she entered the choreography faculty of the M. Tolebayev Music College and graduated in 1999.

Since 1999, she has been working as a teacher at the T. Amanov School No. 16 for two years.

In 2001, she got a job as a dance teacher at the Abai Zh. Karmenov Music School, and additionally works as a dance teacher of the "Kalamkas" folk song and dance ensemble of the "Abai District House of Culture" KMCC.

She is a high-level teacher and dance teacher with a special secondary qualification. She works on the theme "Developing professional performance skills by teaching students world and national dance art in accordance with modern requirements." Not only teaching, but also involving students in various activities, they form in them the aesthetic sophistication, social engagement, and behavior that future professionals should have, such as passing the school of communication. They have participated in many competitions and achieved high achievements.

In 2006, the dance group "Ornek" took 3rd place at the "Akbota" regional competition. The "Ornek" dance group was awarded a diploma for successfully preparing the "Akbota" regional competition. The dance groups won the Grand Prix, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places at the district "Zhaukazyn" and "Aygolek" art competitions.

In 2007, they were awarded the "Certificate of Commendation" of the East Kazakhstan Region Department of Culture for high performing skills at the 14th regional competition of artists.

In 2014, in Almaty, the dance group "Ornek" took 2nd place in the republican "Dance" nomination organized by the Republican Television and Radio Corporation "Kazakhstan" JSC.

In 2016, the dance group "Ornek" took the Grand Prize at the II Republican "Tauelsizdik-tugyrym" competition held in Almaty. It was awarded a diploma from the "Atadan-mura" public foundation for preparing the best student for the II Republican "Tauelsizdik-tugyrym" competition.

In 2017, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the "Kalamkas" folk song and dance ensemble, it was awarded the "Letter of Appreciation" of the district akim for its contribution to the culture and art of the Abay district. It was also awarded the "Grammet of Honor" of the Department of Education of the East Kazakhstan region for its great contribution to the field of education.

In 2018, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan awarded the Grand Prize to its student Muratkhanova Zere at the International Creative Association “Naz-Erke”, the International Public Association “Zhastar alemi”, and the 1st International “Astana Artist World” competitions. She was awarded a “Letter of Appreciation” for training students at a high level at the 1st International “Astana Artist World” competition. In the same year, the Semey city “Beibitshilik alemi” International Kazakh Creative Association within the framework of the “Rukhani zhangyru” National Program dedicated to the 160th anniversary of the birth of Shakarim Kudaiberdiuly, the “Ornek” dance group was awarded the Grand Prize for their exceptional art, talent and contribution to spiritual development in the “dance” genre.

In 2019. The “Ornek” dance group was awarded the Grand Prize at the Semey city “Urker” International Art and Education Competition. The director of the “Urker” creative center, G.R. Omarbek, was awarded the “Best Leader” award for his great contribution to the international art and education competition organized by our Head of State within the framework of the “Future: Spiritual Renewal” program and for showing students high results.

In 2019, the Semey city “World of Peace” International Kazakh Creative Association, within the framework of the “Spiritual Renewal” National Program, at the “Bakytym, Khalkym menin” festival of students and youth dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the “World of Peace” International Association, the “Ornek” dance group was awarded the Grand Prize for their exceptional art, talent and contribution to spiritual development in the “dance” genre.

In 2021, for her many years of service to the culture of the district, her great work in educating her students and young people in art, spiritually nourishing the people, and bringing national art to the future, Karipzhanova Zaira Zhumanovna, a dance instructor at the Abai District House of Culture, was awarded the title of "Excellence in the Cultural Field" of the Republic of Kazakhstan. She was also awarded several letters of gratitude and certificates of honor by the district akim, the regional education department, the district education department, and trade union organizations.