#Breaking the Stereotypes: Plus-Size Dancers

In the entertainment industry with such harsh physique expectations, someone is forging a positive outlook by taking an alternate path- an exciting dance experience that enjoys body diversity. Dance as an art can be a great way to cope with stress and anxiety, but it can also be dangerous because it isn't space that denotes different kinds of bodies.   Things Revolving Around Body Positivity: A lot of educators in educational institutions don't understand how their tone of words can be affecting mentally, therefore we will never be able to address issues regarding fatphobia in society itself, but through education, we can bring changes. A very important notion to notice is that ‘Body Positivity’ always encourages inclusion, not obesity. It is about being positive about your body-self-realization and knowing what is healthy specifically for you.  “ Do what is physically and mentally sane for yourself-not forcing yourself to participate in anything that could be harmful based on external forces and opinions.” - Stephanie Viada Amanda LaCount’s Journey: When she was 19 yrs old, she successfully emerged as a potent body acceptance advocate within the dance industry, wherein it has rigid body standards. Along with her social media movement #BreakingTheStereotype, she is addressing stereotypes about what a dancer’s body can look like. Amanda’s journey toward falling in love with dancing began when she started dancing at the age of two years old. "If you love it, do it," she says. That's all there is to it."Amanda is thrilled to see what the future holds for her as she continues her effort to promote body positivity and confidence.One of her ambitions is to "be the person I never had as a role model growing up." In her journey, until now she is overwhelmed that something beautiful she has experienced:  “ I can do this, I can be a dancer. Look at this person. She is doing it. I can do it too’