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Our Patrons

Maria Sascha Khan

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Maria Sascha Khan is an international ballerina and former Principal Dancer of the Ekaterinburg State Ballet. Born on the porch of a log cabin in Montana, USA, she began her path to becoming a professional ballet dancer when, age ten, she was discovered by a former Bolshoi Ballet dancer.   

Maria Sascha’s love of and personal connection to Malaysia spans decades. Her yearly visits to Malaysia gave her a unique understanding and international perspective on the development of our ballet scene. We are proud to welcome her as a patron of Federal Academy of Ballet, and excited to be bringing her international expertise, knowledge, and commitment to the development of ballet in Malaysia, to FAB. 

Maria Sascha was trained under Luidmila Morkovina, at the Kirov Academy of Ballet, and under the personal mentorship of Marika Besobrasova (coach to Nureyev and Fonteyn) at the Academie de Danse Classique de Princesse Grace, Monte Carlo. She attended summers at The Royal Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet and American Ballet Theatre on scholarship. 

Graduating with honours, Maria Sascha was invited by Vladimir Malakhov to join the Staatsballett Berlin. That year it was ranked one of the top five companies in the world. Dancing a wide range of classical and contemporary repertoire she continued her career with the Bayerisches Staatsballett in Munich, the English National Ballet of London and as Principal dancer of the Ekaterinburg State Ballet, Russia. 

Along with her performing career Maria Sascha is the Artistic Director of the Yellowstone International Arts Festival, and “Ballet Legacy Master Class” programs worldwide. She has adjudicated as a jury member for international ballet competitions, is a Mentor for non-profit arts organisation Youth Arts in Action, brand ambassador for Gaynor Minden and an ambassador for London based charity, Save Wild Tigers. Maria Sascha is currently pursuing her Master Degree at Central Saint Martins, in London.

Her resume includes commercials for Honda Acura and Löwe, twelve page cover feature for Malaysia Tatler, Elle magazine, feature for HotBook Mexico, eight-page Singapore Tatler feature, and a major feature in the Washington Post. Maria Sascha is an accomplished public speaker and produces an online video series called "Inspiring Artists".
     

Her passion is to give back and inspire others through the beauty of the Arts.

Maria and her siblings - A ballet legacy

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Maria Sascha Khan

FAB's 5 branches to serve you

Headquarters Section 14
​Branch

1-3, Jalan 14/22
46100 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7957 3413
03-7499 3413
​Damansara Utama Branch
No.11A, SS21/1A
Damansara Utama 
​
47400 Petaling Jaya
Tel: 03-7490 2113
Bangsar Branch
No. 18A, Jalan Telawi, Bangsar Baru,
59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2300 8382
​USJ Taipan Branch
No. 41-2, Jalan USJ10/1,
​Taipan Crest

47620 UEP Subang Jaya
Tel: 03-5885 3116
Pandan Indah Branch
No. 37M, Jalan Pandan
​Indah 1/23, Pandan Indah,
55100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2332 6938

enquiries@fab.net.my
(03) - 7957 3413 , (03) - 74993413
1-3, Jalan 14/22, 46100, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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  • About Us
    • Lee Lee Lan
    • Our History >
      • Media
    • Our People
    • Our Patrons
    • The Studios
    • The Fonteyn Theatre
    • The Ballet Shop
  • Calendar 2022
  • Calendar 2023
  • Dance Class
    • Ballet - Beginning , Ages 3+
    • Ballet - Adult Classes
    • Ballet - Open Class, Grades 3-8 and Advanced
    • Tap - ISTD, Ages 5+
    • Tap - Rhythm Tap Classes
    • Contemporary
    • Hip Hop
    • Zumba
  • Music Class
    • Piano
    • Guitar
  • Studio Rentals
  • Current Events
    • Past Events
    • FAB Bi Annual Concert 2013
  • Careers
  • Contact
    • Our Branches
    • Get Free eBook