10. Breaking The Stereotype - Dancing At ANY Size

Amanda LaCount is a well known hip-hop dancer, actress, choreographer, singer, model and influencer. She has been dancing since she was two-years-old. In 2015 she moved from CO to LA to follow her dream of becoming a professional dancer and actress. 

Some of her most notable performances include dancing with Meghan Trainor on RDMA, dancing on The Ellen Show with Keala Settle from The Greatest Showman, dancing with Disney's Descendants 2 cast on DWTS, dancing on 2 episodes of The Voice, dancing in Katy Perry's "Swish Swish" music video feat. Nicki Minaj, performing at Coachella with Lizzo, performing in Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show at NYFW, performing as Alana (one of Ariel's sisters) in ABC's The Little Mermaid Live, dancing in Lady Gaga's "Stupid Love" music video, dancing on America's Got Talent Season 15, and most recently dancing in Netflix's The Prom with Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, and Kerry Washington. 

In today's episode, we talk about Amanda's background growing up as a dancer. Her mom was hugely supportive of her, instilling confidence in her and a sense of defiance toward the naysayers. Amanda notes how as a dancer, it's important to have a good relationship with one's body, and how that's helped her to cultivate a positive body image. Amanda created the movement #breakingthestereotype, which promotes body positivity and the belief that any "body" can be a dancer. Her goal is to inspire a new generation of dancers with all different body types. 

Visit Amanda on Instagram at @amandalacount and online at www.amandalacount.com.  

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