The primary dancers of Perry Bellydance.
Debra, Bela Zaphyre, Trichelle
Check out these beautiful ladies!! The second photo is fierce bellydance!! I also really love the design of the dresses, especially the neckline!
Extended Standing Leg Stretch Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
One of the biggest myths about flexibilty I keep hearing is that one has to be skinny to be flexible…well…that’s NOT true.
I wish there were more larger folk pictures doing workouts.
YES GOOD
the best reaction is being in bed with someone and they freak out because you can do stretchy sex positions while being big
Course Evaluations
The review for my ballet class asks “Why did you take this course?” I wrote that I needed another PE class for graduation requirements and I wanted to try something new. This is true, but it’s so much more.
I talked to friends who took that class before and waffled about taking that class or a swim class which would be so much easier for me. I chose ballet because I wanted to do an activity that I knew I wouldn’t be good at. I wanted to do something visual. I wanted to be confronted with the image of my body doing things. I wanted to force myself to find grace and beauty in my body, even if that looks different form my peers. I wanted to show everyone in the class that although my body is fat and moves differently, I don’t hate it and that it is still capable. I wanted to prove to myself that although my body is not invincible or perfect I am still proud of it. I wanted to challenge my own internalized misogyny with dance being a “girly” and thus “stupid” or “vapid” activity. I wanted to learn how to point my toes and plié like a motherfucking queen. I wanted to be intentionally present in my body. I wanted to challenge my own body acceptance.
Manuela Wisbeck
This is Manuela Wisbeck, a participant of the German TV competition “Let’s dance” (channel RTL). She’s an actor. Further pics:
OPPORTUNITY FOR AUSTRALIAN PLUS SIZE DANCERS
Sydney dance theatre company Force Majeure plans to investigate the personal stories and experiences of individuals who live in bigger bodies. Artistic Director Kate Champion will work in collaboration with Artistic Associate Kelli Jean Drinkwater (artist, filmmaker, fat activist) to create an intriguing, powerful and at times beautiful dance theatre work for the fat body.
CALLOUT FOR PERFORMERS
Force Majeure is inviting self-identified people of size (bigger bodied/large/fat) to participate in the audition process for a groundbreaking dance theatre exploration of what it means to be fat.
This project provides a unique opportunity for larger bodied people to engage with their self-expression through tailor made workshops and movement labs with the aim to produce a high-end, innovative dance theatre piece that will premiere in 2015.
This work is a rare opportunity for people of size to showcase their skills and innate ability to be great movers and dancers (trained or untrained). Performers will work within a supportive environment where they will be encouraged to take risks exploring their physicality.
Please check out the website for more information, including on how to apply. The closing date for applications 5pm Friday 14 June.
Andalee
This is belly dance!
My contribution to Belly Dance At Any Size’s International No Diet Day (May 6th). This website is all about body positivity and supporting belly dancers of ALL sizes. You can submit your photo and clever meme HERE and watch the posts to see if/when your meme gets posted.
“My name is Rounissha Williams and this is my photo. I am proud to be a belly dancer. I am from Plainfield NJ. I study with Miriam Berger from Highland Park NJ.” -Belly Dance At Any Size
Yo! This is my guard instructor Karen from when she was in Emanon last year! She (might be) marching with Fusion this summer with Billy!! I cant wait to see them perform!!! :D
