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This plus-size dancer inspires with her street choreography

While society readily erases curvy women from the landscape, this plus-size Russian dancer is bringing her curves into the public sphere. The one who calls herself "big mom," a stage name that ...
The New York Times

Dancers of All Sizes Hope Change Follows a Discrimination Ban

Performances in N.Y.C. A law in New York City, a major dance capital, that protects artists against weight and height discrimination aims to give everyone a fairer shot. Members of Pretty Big Movement ...
Uticaod

Dancer, businesswoman, activist: Utica University alum recognized for beating stereotypes

Dancer Akira Armstrong, a 2005 Utica University graduate, founded the plus-size dance company Pretty Big Movement to challenge industry stereotypes. Armstrong's company gained national attention after ...
WRAL

Disney's 'Reflect' stars a young plus-size ballet dancer -- and fans are excited

Disney finally has its first young plus-size heroine, and fans across the internet are elated. "Reflect" is a short film now on Disney+ about a young ballet dancer named Bianca who struggles with her ...
MadameNoire

Beyoncé Holds Moment Of Silence For Amari Marshall's Brother

Beyoncé surprised her lead dancer Amari Marshall with an emotional tribute to honor her late brother Andre Marshall. During her Renaissance World Tour stop in Hamburg, Germany, the R&B icon had fans ...
AOL

College Band Announcer Body-Shames Plus-Size Dancers At Halftime, Backlash Forces Apology

A college band announcer was criticized for making a body-shaming comment about Alabama State University’s plus-size dancers. Florida A&M University band announcer Joe Bullard was forced to apologize ...