da Sage
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Seperatism??
OK in my city we have a dance festival for the over 50's funded by North West Arts and we have Youth dance festivals and we have cultural festivals etc.
However... a show of larger women? I would say no to be honest.
I would not try to talk anyone out of doing it if that is what they really wanted, but dividing on an issue of body image is a strange path to take. The BDSS only have slim women so a show of larger women will look like a comedy version whether you like it or not, because that is how people will view it (Vicar of Dibley in a Tutu, can anyone get it on youtube?).
Drawing attention to ones body shape in this way is not a positive move.
I think there is already a secret discrimination of bigger women in this dance.
I dont think it will threaten anything by doing so but it will look like you are trying to prove something.
Well, I think they ARE trying to prove something, that is the whole point. And I disagree that such a show will look like a comedy version. The idea is to create a show where large is normal, where their skills and interpretation become the focus. Maybe some of the women who participate wish to not be "the biggest one on stage" for once. Of course, someone always has to be the biggest in every show.
It shouldn't be necessary, but...if it's strongly desired, it probably has its place.