Tag: dancers defying stereotypes

For any dancer, there are some days when staying on the music can feel almost impossible. But the dancers of the China Disabled Peoples’ Performing Arts Troupe are known for performing with exquisite musicality—even though they’re deaf. Founded in 1987, the China Disable Peoples’ Performing Arts Troupe includes both hard-of-hearing dancers and blind musicians. Members […]

There’s a common misconception that a dancer’s body has to be thin. But the truth is that talent knows no body type, and the number on the scale never determines an artist’s capabilities. Here are some extraordinary dancers fighting the stereotype of what a dancer “should” look like. Amanda LaCount With her large social media […]