Tag: defying stereotypes

Meet Artists Defying the “Dancer Body” Stereotype

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 […]

Not Your Average Dancer: Meet the Deaf Dancer Defying Stereotypes

Simone Botha Welgemoed is the ultimate dancer: She’s performed with ballet companies, competed in dance competitions, and toured internationally on commercial gigs. She’s currently a member of Bovim Ballet, while also juggling freelance jobs on films in her home of Cape Town, South Africa. But she’s missing something essential to most dancers: her hearing. Welgemoed […]