Suggested Readings

Here are some other suggested readings to learn more about Stephanie, Ballet, and the Muslim Religion!

Stephanie Kurlow

Launch Good: "1st Muslim Hijabi Ballerina In The World: Support Stephanie Kurlow in her initiative to inspire the world and your future generations."

https://www.launchgood.com/project/1st_muslim_hijabi_ballerina_in_the_world#/

Teen Vogue: "Why This 14-Year-Old Wants to Become the First Hijabi Ballerina"

http://www.teenvogue.com/story/stephanie-kurlow-hijabi-ballerina

Daily News: :Muslim teen wants to be first professional ballerina in a hijab: ‘Dancing is like flying'"

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/muslim-teen-professional-hijabi-ballerina-article-1.2517451

CNN: "Hijabi ballerina: Aussie teen Stephanie Kurlow Melds Grace and Modesty"

http://www.cnn.com/2016/03/17/asia/australia-hijab-ballerina-stephanie-kurlow/

Ballet

BalletHub: "Corp de Ballet"

https://ballethub.com/ballet-term/corps-de-ballet/

Pittsburgh Ballet Theater: " A Brief History of Ballet"

https://www.pbt.org/learn-and-engage/resources-audience-members/ballet-101/brief-history-ballet/

Women and Islam

NPR: "Women Explain Why They Do-Or Don't Cover"

http://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2016/02/02/465180930/american-muslim-women-explain-why-they-do-or-dont-cover​

Arabs in America:"Women > Veiling > What is the Hijab and Why do Women Wear it?"

http://arabsinamerica.unc.edu/identity/veiling/hijab/