To celebrate #IWD2018 we're proud to present Australian fashion designer Tarese Klemens and inspirational hijabi ballerina Stephanie Kurlow and showcase their story about the fight for what they believe.
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#WhatsOnMelbourne Join us this Thursday at our Women's Morning Tea! Laugh, learn and network over delicious food and fun games. Plus, hear from our keynote speaker @stephaniekurlow, Australia's first #hijabi ballerina. Limited places available. Book now: https://t.co/6ZGX28Fa9m
The world's first hijabi ballerina, Stephanie Kurlow, just delivered a beautiful keynote address at our Women's Morning Tea. She'll be back at IMA this Sat 20 Mar, 11am-12pm for a meet & greet. Bring your budding ballerinas to meet one of Australia's most notable Muslims.
.@stephaniekurlow, known as the world's first hijabi ballerina, began ballet at 2 y/o. The Australian dancer's mom opened an academy after not finding studios that catered to her beliefs. The 19 y/o is globally recognized for her talents & advocacy in ballet. #WomensHistoryMonth
ajplusfrancais: “Je n’ai jamais vu de ballerine en hijab. Donc je ne pensais pas du tout que c’était possible.”
@StephanieKurlow n’a que 18 ans mais déjà des rêves plein la tête. Parmi eux : devenir la première ballerine au monde d’une compagnie profess…
Lorsqu’elle se convertit à l’islam, @StephanieKurlow croit sa carrière de ballerine terminée. Aujourd’hui, à 18 ans, elle a décidé qu’elle serait la première ballerine professionnelle en hijab.