Newly opened Ballet Dance Studio to empower children in Kibra

The move aims to empower underprivileged children and young adults.

In Summary
  • They are empowered through arts and they are provided access to creative space such as acrobats, ballet, dance, drama, fine arts, film and music.
AOFD director Krysteen Savane, France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet, Alliance Francaise de Nairobi director Denis Charles Courdent, Danish Ambassador to Kenya Stephan Schønemann, German embassy officials together with ballet girls pose for a photo during the event.
AOFD director Krysteen Savane, France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet, Alliance Francaise de Nairobi director Denis Charles Courdent, Danish Ambassador to Kenya Stephan Schønemann, German embassy officials together with ballet girls pose for a photo during the event.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Anno's One Fine Day organisation in Kibra, Nairobi, hosted the guests and students for the opening of the Ballet Dance Studio at their centre.

Anno's One Fine Day is a community-based organisation that aims to empower underprivileged children and young adults.

They are empowered through the arts, and they are provided access to creative spaces such as acrobats, ballet, dance, drama, fine arts, film, and music.

The event was organized by Krysteen Savane who is also the director of Anno's One Fine Day together with the support of the German and French Embassies, Alliance Française among other partners.

Junior ballet girls entertain guests with dances during the event.
Junior ballet girls entertain guests with dances during the event.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Danish ambassador to Kenya Stephan Schønemann, his wife Annie Marie and comedian Chipukeezy during the event.
Danish ambassador to Kenya Stephan Schønemann, his wife Annie Marie and comedian Chipukeezy during the event.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Guests at the opening of the Ballet Dance Studio event.
Guests at the opening of the Ballet Dance Studio event.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Alliance Francaise de Nairobi director Denis Charles Courdent and France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet join ballet dancers during the event.
Alliance Francaise de Nairobi director Denis Charles Courdent and France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet join ballet dancers during the event.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Alliance Francaise de Nairobi director Denis Charles Courdent and France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet officially opened the ballet dance studio during the event.
Alliance Francaise de Nairobi director Denis Charles Courdent and France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet officially opened the ballet dance studio during the event.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet and AOFD director Krysteen Savane during the event.
France Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet and AOFD director Krysteen Savane during the event.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Guests at the opening of the Ballet Dance Studio event.
Guests at the opening of the Ballet Dance Studio event.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Junior ballet girls entertain guests with dances during the event.
Junior ballet girls entertain guests with dances during the event.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
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