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Pretty Big Movement, LLC, is a NY-based dance company consisting of seven female members, all of which individually and collectively have endured consistent rejection in today’s entertainment industry where “plus size” is considered an unhealthy image of beauty and appreciation.

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The dancers first met at a dancers casting call for NYC Full Figured Fashion Week in 2012 and instantly created a bond. Founder Akira Armstrong knew that her vision of creating a unique dance group was staring her right in the face. Shortly after their initial meeting, Pretty Big was formed. Their first show together as “Pretty Big”, was at the annual Ladies’ Of Hip Hop Festival in NYC. The result was two standing ovations. Many would not have ever thought that the biggest girls in the room would have the stamina to create and execute such a energetic performance.

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The women of Pretty Big are a diverse set of women that represent the entire spectrum of “plus size,” including short, medium, tall, wide hips, wide waist, or wide busts–they represent it all. Although they all seem to surpass the recommended ratio on the standard “height and weight chart,” Pretty Big takes pride in their physical attributes and pride themselves on staying active.

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Feeling Healthy: It’s A “Pretty Big Movement”  was originally published on blackdoctor.org

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