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  1. Concerning what drawn me into ballet, I don't know if I will be able to put words on it, but I can try! For me, watching this dance conveys a sensation of purity, dignity, and otherworldly grace... I was very young when I saw it for the first time, and it was just on television, but immediately it spoke to me. I even think that it shares similarities with my religion: it let us see a beauty that is more than human, a beauty that honors Allah's work (Glory upon him). But I admit that when I first saw it when I was little, I didn't have has many concerns about outfit decency ^^' Yes of course, I do not want to upset anyone or give the feeling to other girls that I am favored... I plan my outfit to be as plain and discreet as possible, so no flowered skirt or anything like that. If there are any rules regarding colors, I will follow them Do you have other dance styles in mind? Apart from ballet, the one I see the most is modern-jazz, but it doesn't have the elegance of ballet... There are also hip-hop or other urban styles, but I don't like them: they seem vulgar, and often women are very sexualized! As long as it is by a woman, touch isn't really a problem. Except if any of those contacts are improper of course, but it has nothing to do with the fact that I am muslim, it is just illegal ^^' Thanks to the very nice suggestions of @Anna C I started to summarize what I could be wearing at class, and I ended up with something like this : a long sleeve bodysuit : https://www.capezio.com/turtleneck-long-sleeve-leotard dance trousers : https://www.pineapple.uk.com/shop/womens/bottoms/s-dance-flare-4482.html a half-long skirt/dress worn over : https://www.movedancewear.com/leotards-capezio_empire_dress/1991/ and a simple black hijab to cover my hair Alternatively, I could wear some more basic modest islamic sportswear... For example, something like that : https://www.modanisa.com/en/anthracite-tracksuit-set-simart-576350.html?ck=7-en-EUR-seditor:desc What do you think would be the best ? Also, my mom will accompany me to the dance school in the coming days, so I will be able to meet the teacher and ask her question! I am so impatient! Do you think I should address any other subject, apart from the ones we already have mentioned here? Thank you so much for your help, and blessings on you.
  2. It can be considered inappropriate mainly because it is extremely skin-tight and body-revealing. The key concept when you dress and are a muslim is modesty, which translates in two things : - your body should not be displayed as an object of desire to other people, especially men, because it coult tempt them into unwanted feelings : jealousy, lust... - you should not feed vanity or vainglory about your appearance as it would be disrespectful towards yourself, others, and Allah (Glory upon him) Concretely, it is considered decent for a muslim woman to have her whole body covered in loose and non-sheer clothing, except for hands, face and feet. Hair is considered especially important and should be kept covered when outside of your family circle. I'm sure you can understand why some ballet uniforms, like this, are not considered modest: you can clearly see the shape of the body (especially the bottom) ; arms, neck and hair are on display, and the legs are only covered with a very sheer material! For me, it's not very far of being naked ^^' If you want to continue this discussion in private message DeveloppeD, I would be glad to answer your questions! I am surely not an ulama (scholar of the faith), but I would be happy to help someone understand Islam better 😊 I totally agree with you! I know ballet is deeply rooted in Western traditions, but think a lot of those traditions make it difficult for a muslim young woman to decide to practice it, despite its beauty. Uniform is the main example of that! It will be hard for a muslim girl to hear that "the teacher must be able to see the lines of her body": what if the teacher is a man? It contradicts a lot of things she have learnt since her young age. The beauty of ballet is not simply tied to clothes or a uniform, it is something that can and should be universal 😃 Yes, I think layering clothes is a good idea... A long-sleeved top with trousers, and a long skirt worn over to give it more a ballerina look. I am very inspired by this outfit of Stephanie Kurlow, do you think it could be allowed in class? Also, I'm glad to learn that hijab is more and more accepted in uniform rules! This is also what I think : it will be a great opportunity to promote tolerance in the class. Most of the girls there might be in the same high school as me, so it would not be the first time they meet a muslim or see a hijab, but maybe they could be suprised to find me in ballet? What I fear the most would be a reaction of "this is not made for you, go back home!". Of course I know this would not be true, but it would be harsh words to hear... I thank you once again for your help! You help me answer a lot of questions. If I can also help you by answering some interogations, do not hesitate to ask! Blessings on you all.
  3. Hello everyone, That's a lot of answers, thank you everyone for your feedback! As I don't live in a very big city, I don't have a lot of choice concerning the school where I can take ballet classes. Fortunately, there is a "beginner teen/preteen" class where I can go (the adult class doesn't match with my planning, sadly), but from what I've heard, they require "the traditionnal ballet uniform". I guess that means bodysuit and tights? I understand the part about the teachers being able to see the lines and correct the positions, but I think there is an in-between from baggy clothing to being nearly naked (which is how I see some dance outfits). The most important to me is to be modest and preserve my decency: I don't want to show my skin or inordinately reveal my body. Of course I plan to go to a class with only women! Those classes seem to be the norm around here... The boys tend to not be very interested into dancing and consider that it's a "girl thing". And I will make sure to cover myself between the dressing room and the studio! But I would be even more comfortable knowing that my ballet attire might not be considered improper if I met any partner/father/boyfriend of the other girls... Concerning tolerance, I have been confronted to insults or remarks about my ethnicity or religion. It is rare, fortunately, as most of my friends are also muslim or at least have known muslim people for a long time. But these people I know best don't practice ballet, so it will be a new world for me when I will enter the dance studio... Thank you for making me discover the "hijabi ballerina", Stephanie Kurlow! She is truely inspiring. And it makes me very happy to see that a ballerina wearing hijab can be successful despite the bias and discriminations that still exist... She also seems very confident in herself, much more than I am! I like most of her outfits and how she styles her headscarf with it, even if I would not feel comfortable showing my legs as much as she sometimes does 😅 I have done athletics, badminton, table tennis, and a few other things... All of them are sports that I can practice in a comfortable tracksuit. Those sports are about physical performance but don't require you to expose your body. I have discussed it with my family - I wouldn't dare to do this if I didn't have their approval! - and also with my imam. He told me that some traditionalists consider that music and dance are haram (which means "forbidden" in Islam), but those traditionalists are the kind of people that say everything is haram even when the Curan says otherwise. Dance is halal (allowed) as long as it is done with moderation and modesty, not to provoke desire in men, and that it doesn't divert you from your faith. Hence my concerns. Finally, thanks a lot @Esmeralda for all your advices and kind words! It was interesting to read how the different women you knew adapted... A burkini might be an option for me, but I doubt it could be considered a "traditionnal ballet uniform". And don't apologize about the terminology, your whole message was very clear, and it's really nice of you to try to understand my problems as you do Blessings on you all.
  4. Hello everyone, I am a young woman of 16 years old, and - I say it because it will be important for understanding the rest of my message - a practicing muslim. I wear the hijab and try to live accordingly to the precepts of my faith as much as I can. Nevertheless, I have always found ballet being inspiring and beautiful, but I never had the opportunity to dance it myself. Now the opportunity is offered to me to start ballet lessons. Of course I don't plan to become a professional dancer, but I would still like to learn! But before starting it, I still have some doubts. First, I wonder how I will be welcomed by the other dancers... It seems to me that ballet is a world with mostly white and christian girls. I know that a few great ballet dancers aren't, but most of them are... I am afraid some of my classmates might not accept my difference. From your experience, how tolerant a teen ballet class can be? My other doubts are much more trivial, but still quite important to me: as a muslim, I wear hijab and always dress modestly to not show my skin (long skirts, covering tops...). I heard that girls of my age are asked to wear uniforms that look like one-piece swimsuit with tights (which is something far more revealing that what I am used to), and I don't know if my hijab would me accepted in class... Thank you for your answers (it wasn't really easy for me to write down those doubts, but I hope it will help me make up my mind), and blessings on you all!
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