How being the "FAT" dance fitness instructor did more GOOD than harm to my body image

Disclaimer : I am in no way promoting obese positivity or stating that being unhealthy in anyway is okay.

When I was growing up, I always wanted to be a dancer but my dream seemed far fetch because of my size. I was told that the only way to achieve my dreams and to get boys to like me was to be thin because having a beautiful face and great hair is just not enough. Nonetheless, I became a dancer and a dance fitness instructor. I will get into my journey of becoming a little later. But I want to share with you today how being a plus-sized dance instructor at various gyms gave me some of the best experiences of my life.

I became a dance instructor when I was 19 years old and never looked back. Its been nearly seven years in the making, and my career has been nothing but a success. I started out teaching Zumba at different gyms in my local area. I always had full classes when I taught, and at first, I thought maybe people pitied me cause I was a "fat" person doing a thin person's job. It turns out, that those who participated did not only have fun, but they admired my courage. AND no I am not referring to my courage to do what I do despite my "difference". But the courage I have to go forth and be one of the first to break barriers and stereotypes for all people in the fitness industry. You see, when people think dance instructors, they have a certain perception. I broke that, in many ways without even realizing what I was doing. When passion drives you, anything is possible and you will succeed at everything. The me I was at 16, would never think that the person I am today would ever be possible. And because of my journey as a dance instructor, I was inspired to do many things that scared me.

I teach my classes with love, from me to every member. I am known as the Curve Dancer, not just because I am a Curvy dancer, but because I Curve through everything negative when I am dancing. I bet my friends, family, and followers did not know that. But hey, now they do.

Singed,

CURVE DANCER