I love this article. For me it is very similar to my journey, except I was the overweight lady walking into class thinking I was going to be judged like I was when I did ballet. I won't lie, I wish I was thinner, but I still get up in front of people and shimmy my wobbles. People often ask me how I can dance with my tummy out in public and not feel self-conscious. That's belly dance, baby!
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