Only a few months into their venture, the pair are delighted to see the reaction of the Muslim community.
Some of their students include four-year-old Marym, Halimah aged four and Evi aged five. They dance to original poetry created by Haneen Shubib.The syllabus is being developed by Maisie and Sajedah to enhance the learning process so ballet training is in harmony with the child’s developmental stages.‘We hope to provide opportunities for ballet to exist in different contexts,’ adds Maisie and Sajedah.
‘To encourage more diversity, inclusivity, and accessibility and for ballet to help strengthen the development of children that have not previously had the opportunity to explore this art form.’in their skin colour as most flats are in lighter tones. Prior to this, they’d have to spend time colouring them to in match their skin.‘Currently as all of our students are beginner and pointe work requires years of precise training we don’t have any children on pointe yet.
‘The reaction has been incredible, we are surrounded by the most supportive and loving communities who have aided us along the way,’ they continued. ‘Everyone is thrilled to have this opportunity and we have had many emotional conversations with mums telling us about the impact our classes have already had on their little ones and how they wish they had this opportunity as little girls themselves!’