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Photo Credit: Olivia Wallis Jackson

Visual Description: Aisha is performing in a dark room, whilst the picture highlights her movements and form against the shadows. She is rotating her body in a spiral, which captures her turning.

Photo Credit: Jack Thompson

Visual Description: Aisha is falling onto her front with her back in an arch. She is wearing a large plastic dress/raincoat and her hair is wet.

Photo Credit: Jack Thompson

Picture Description: Aisha is wearing a grey bra top and light grey trousers. The dance movement showcases her balance, involving various elements like knee and elbow positioning as she loops her arms intricately to hold her right foot and balances on her right knee.

Photo Credit: London College of Fashion

Picture Description: Aisha is leaning over her left shoulder; her head is turned in profile whilst she looks at the ceiling. She has a line of paint which both sections and emphasises her left eye. She is in a big pink dress and leaning against a textured yellow wall with a blue frame. The focus is on her clothing and style.

Photo: Kirsten McTernan

Photo Description: Aisha is balancing on her left leg whilst falling backwards with her right leg open and bent. She is wearing blue 1/4 length shorts with a white vest, against a white photoshoot backdrop.

Illustration: Ria Grix

Picture Description: This is a sketch of Aisha during her ballet warm-up. Aisha is stretching her right leg to the side with her left leg bent. The sketch is characterised by clean lines and minimal detail. She is leaning on a ballet barre whilst she takes this stretch, though the barre is not visible in the drawing. The illustration captures the essence of the figure with simplicity and clarity.

Photo: Jack Thompson

Photo Description: The image features Aisha dancing with electrical wires. She is balancing on the ball of her left foot whilst the camera captures the moment after she releases her right foot as it hovers in the air. It is styled in black and white, emphasising the intricacy of the wires which spiral around her.

Photo: Olivia Jackson Wallis

Photo: Description: Aisha is in a wide stance as she looking at her left hand whilst her right is tucked behind her back. She is in blue trousers and a grey long sleeved top, She is dancing on a black floor with a black backdrop, and the movement style is dynamic as she whips her hair from side to side.

Photo: Kirsten McTernan

Photo Description: Aisha is mid movement with her right hand and leg stabilising her as she falls. Her face is looking down to the floor whilst the rest of her body opens out for the viewer to see the length of her torso and arms. The photo is black and white, with a white backdrop.

Photo: Jack Thompson

Photo: Description: Aisha is still as she looks directly into the camera. She has an olive skin tone, brown eyes and long brown hair. She has small freckles on her note and is wearing a grey vest. She is wearing gold earrings in her earlobe, and has a small piercing in the middle of her left ear.

Photo: Charlie Knight

Photo Description: Aisha is standing on one leg; she opens her chest and left leg to the sky whilst her arms are crossed at the forearms. She is in a grassy area, surrounded by trees and under a clear sky. The setting conveys an outdoor scene that highlights the natural surroundings, featuring grass, plants, and artistic elements.

Photo: Kirsten McTernan

Photo Description: Aisha is dancing whilst lunging into her right leg and creating a soft flowing quality with her arms. She is in a bright white room. The backdrop and floor are white, which enhances the focus on her movements. Her focus is towards the floor, and she is wearing blue ¼ length shorts and a white vest.

Photo: Jack Thompson

Photo Description: Aisha is wearing black clothing, and behind her is a black backdrop. Her right arm is crossed in front of her face and covering her mouth, whilst the other arm is extended. She is standing on one leg, whilst her other leg is bent to emphasise a curve. There is a fair amount of shadow cast on her body as she looks directly at the camera, which gives a mysterious impression.

Illustration: Ria Grix

Picture Description: Ria has illustrated Aisha in three different figures, all sketched in minimalist lines. One sketch in particular captures Aisha standing where the length of her body is emphasised, whilst another captures her in a deep lunge and reaching to the side. The final sketch is even more minimal and doesn't capture her figure with the same detail but instead highlights the soft flow of her movement.

Photo: Kirsten McTernan

Photo Description: Aisha is standing whilst leaning into her right hip. She is facing away from the camera, but the profile of her face is visible as she looks towards her right arm as it gently reaches upwards. The image suggests a casual setting, while she wears ¼ length shorts and a white vest.

Photo: Olivia Wallis Jackson

Photo Description: Aisha is arching up from the floor whilst her torso fits into the base of a chair. Her eyes are closed, and the frame of both the chair and Aisha's body creates an illusion that they are counterbalancing each other. The image has a monochrome aesthetic, featuring elements of black and white. The overall mood conveys a sense of weight and darkness, with Aisha's clothing blending into the background.

Photo: Juliet Kennedy

Photo: Description: This is a photo taken of Aisha stretching her leg at the ballet barre; however, it has been distorted and blurred through slow shutter photography. The colours red and similar vibrant hues against the black backdrop highlight the element of motion.

Photo: Jack Thompson

Photo Description: This image features Aisha looking to the side, captured in a black-and-white portrait. It emphasises her neck and shoulder while highlighting her facial structure. Her hair is down and long, and she is wearing one earring in her earlobe and another in the middle of her ear.

Photo: Juliet Kennedy

Photo: Description: This painting features Aisha and her colleague practising ballet. In the foreground, Aisha is reaching her arm backwards to create a curve in her back, whilst her peer is stretching downwards with his arm framing his head. The colours of red, dark green and white are emphasised by the black backdrop. The painting showcases dance as an art form.

Photo: Charlie Knight

Photo: Description: Aisha is dancing in the grass next to a tree, surrounded by nature. The sky is visible and bright, whilst Aisha balances on one leg. Her other leg is bent to create a curve, supplemented by her arm which mirrors the shape of her leg. The scene captures a peaceful outdoor moment with natural elements.

Photo: Kirsten McTernan

Photo Description: Aisha is dancing in a studio theatre. Her position demonstrates balance as she stands on one bent leg with the other stretched up and off of the floor. Her arms have a soft quality as they float up and outwards, and the black-and-white colour palette highlights the lines of her body.

Photo: Olivia Wallis Jackson

Photo Description: This image captures Aisha in front of a blue chair. Her knees are hovering off of the floor, which creates the illusion that she is balancing before falling. The scene is dark, but the blue chair and Aisha's blue trousers add a pop of colour which lifts the mood.

Illustration: Ria Grix

Photo: Description: Ria captures Aisha in a line drawing with loose details. Aisha is lunging down with her back leg stretched out behind her, with her arms supporting her body weight.

Photo: Juliet Kennedy

Photo Description: This image captures Aisha laughing with her colleagues smiling behind her. It is a casual shot which emphasises joy with a playful energy. The participants are dressed in various clothing styles and colours, contributing to the overall entertainment atmosphere of the photograph.

Photo: Amelia Read

Photo: Description: Aisha and her colleagues are gathered on a stage, illuminated by light amidst the darkness. They are wearing different masquerade-style costumes, with tall feathers being a distinct feature of the mask design. The image is captured in monochrome, emphasizing the contrasts of black and white.

Photo: Noel Shelley

Photo Description: This image captures the back of Aisha's body. Aisha is moving with tension and resistance, accentuating the muscular shapes and angles of her body. The photograph is captured in black and white, emphasising the contours of her torso, arms and legs.

Photo: Olivia Wallis Jackson

Photo: Description: Aisha is lying on a blue chair while wearing a blue box on her head. She is reaching up to the sky with one hand and arching her back so her feet fly up behind her, giving the illusion of falling/skydiving. The scene is set in darkness, but the vibrant tones of blue add depth and a feeling of nostalgia to the composition of the photograph.

Photo: Gustav Olsson

Photo: Description: This picture features Aisha lying down in a tank filled with water. The light that hits the side of the tank casts a sepia tone onto Aisha as she floats underwater with her eyes closed. Also in the shot is a cameraman taking close-up shots of Aisha, and the framing of the picture shows that it was taken behind the scenes to capture all of the artistic elements of the project.

Illustration: Ria Grix

Photo Description: Ria has drawn Aisha at the ballet barre in a minimalist, line-drawing style. Her back leg is extended behind her whilst her arm is reaching in front of her eye line, accentuating the length of her body. She is standing on one bent leg whilst the other hand is resting on the ballet barre. This illustration captures ballet training and the precision of the practice.

Photo: Olivia Wallis Jackson

Photo: Description: Aisha is wearing a blue box on her head and sat in front of a blue chair. Next to the chair is a blue party hat and a pair of black tap shoes. Aisha is sitting on her sitz bones and balancing to cradle her right foot. The image focuses on the unique combinations of colour, movement and unconventional headwear, showcasing creativity in human expression.

Photo: Olivia Wallis Jackson

Photo Description: Aisha is lying on a chair on her front, captured in black and white. She is wearing a box as a hat and un-tidying the ribbons that secure the box to her head. The extension of her arms and legs that are stretching away from the chair give the illusion of suspension.The setting evokes a sense of darkness and stillness, highlighting Aisha's form in a monochrome palette.

Photo: Jack Thompson

Photo: Description: The image features Aisha with her head resting in her hand and looking into the camera. She is leaning into her hand, giving her a contemplative look. It is presented in black and white, showcasing her face in a portrait style. Her hair is tied up, and the light and shadow highlight the contours of her face.