The award ceremony and gala for the seventh International Istanbul Ballet Competition, organized by the General Directorate of the State Opera and Ballet (DOB), took place on June 1 at the Türk Telekom Opera Hall of the Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM).

Bringing together talented young dancers and distinguished figures from the international ballet community, the competition featured four categories: Senior Girls, Senior Boys, Junior Girls, and Junior Boys.

We are delighted to share that Encore Dance Company graduate Miharu Sugahara was awarded third place in the Senior Girls category. Congratulations, Miharu, on this wonderful achievement!