Is there a such thing as being too overweight to dance?

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  • VelveteenArabian
    VelveteenArabian Posts: 758 Member
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    Wow, more replies? Did not see that coming. I suppose that's good though! I LOVED that dance video that was posted. Amazing. Also, I had no idea about that with Tango, but then again, I haven't really thought that much about taking tango lessons. Riiiight now, my top two are salsa and belly dancing! (Salsa first though, get some courage built up. :D )

    You don't need courage to Bellydance. We all stare at each others body parts on occasion but we are trying to figure out a move, not to judge.

    And who needs courage to dance at home?
    http://www.freebellydanceclasses.com/?m=1

    Fitness tv on cable has a show called Shimmy.
  • silverraiyne
    silverraiyne Posts: 683 Member
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    I found these videos I thought you might like :happy:

    The first one is Whitney Thore, she's on a campaign to stop body shaming and is a wonderful dancer :smile:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT1ocy5Ljxg

    This next one is Emma Haslan, she dances competition level pole dancing :wink:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh8oDdGemKE&feature=share

    Enjoy! :drinker:
  • moonport
    moonport Posts: 97 Member
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    I am overweight as well (I weigh more than you do) and I couldn't live without dancing. I know first hand that there are a lot of people out there who will judge you for thinking you can dance, but you have to ignore them. My passion is musical theater and I have been lucky enough to work with directors who can look past my weight and see the passion and performance I can bring to the stage. I now work as a choreographer in addition to performing and no one could ever convince me I shouldn't be doing it because of my weight. Dance on!
  • beachgod
    beachgod Posts: 567 Member
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    Go for it, it burns calories and is fun.
  • toadg53
    toadg53 Posts: 302 Member
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    One of my all time favorite quotes: "Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth. Mark Twain " hope you like it too.

    I know it doesn't answer what you're asking, but really, if somebody takes exception to or looks askance at your dancing due to your size, why should you care? F 'em they're the one with the problem, not you !!
  • NavyKnightAh13
    NavyKnightAh13 Posts: 1,394 Member
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    I am a dance minor at the university I attend, and technically I am still overweight for my frame.

    Do I let it stop me? Nope.

    Why? Because I love it and after trying every excuse in the book to not go back to it, the calling got too strong.

    Am I still the biggest one in the room? Yep How do I know? I did a dance concert last semester and with my mid section, it made me the biggest on film during rehearsals, but I got told by girls who have been dancing for years that I looked really amazing dancing out there after all was said done, even with being married and having a child (who is 2 years old btw).

    Will I let it stop me? Nope

    ETA: if you have the passion and fire within you, then don't let anything stop you.

    Just go out there and go for it!
  • weephees
    weephees Posts: 27
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    Awww you beat me to it I was just about to post the link for Emma Haslam. I shall post it anyhow hehe, worth a read and a watch!

    http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/WATCH-VIDEO-Pole-dancing-star-Emma-Haslam-proves/story-20563782-detail/story.html

    I believe anyone can dance no matter what the scale says.
    xx
  • souzan651
    souzan651 Posts: 42 Member
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    No way! I have just watched an awe inspiring video of a fantastic young lady
    http://uk.screen.yahoo.com/nc-womans-fat-girl-dancing-235449611.html
    I really admire her confidence, she really is just fantastic!
  • MagicalLeopleurodon
    MagicalLeopleurodon Posts: 623 Member
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    No such thing.

    Also no such thing as:
    Too uncoordinated.
    Too left footed.
    Too tone deaf.

    YOU CAN DANCE IF YOU WANT TO, YOU CAN LEAVE YOUR WORLD BEHIND.......

    YOU CAN DANCE, YOU CAN DANCE.
  • RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle
    RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle Posts: 1,349 Member
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    No!
  • bookwormwendy
    bookwormwendy Posts: 112 Member
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    DANCE! It is a great form of exercise. Take classes if you want. Do it in the privacy of your home. I'm overweight, working on fixing that and one of the ways I am doing that is mixing up my workout. I've even been belly dancing- AT HOME- LOL. If you love it, do it. You'll be enjoying yourself and reaping the health benefits at the same time. You go for it girl!!

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