In recent years, we have certainly seen our fair share of talented dancers. Some of them may have shown up on the talent shows, such as Britain’s Got Talent, while others are better known for the part that they played on Dancing with the Stars. In any case, we were able to enjoy what they made available through those outlets.
Today, we are looking at the story of a 15-year-old ballerina named Lizzie Howell. A video that was posted of her dancing is going absolutely viral. Ever since Lizzie was in preschool, she has been dancing but it is her plus sized figure that kept her from exceeding as a ballerina. Regardless of her size, she doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon.
She enjoys showcasing her dance activities on Instagram but the video of her dancing has gotten a lot of attention.
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A video posted by Lizzy ?? (@lizzy.dances) on
Since the video has gone viral, she has gained more than 40,000 followers. Many of them have not only praised her for her skill, they have been inspired by her pursuit of the dream.
Lizzy is not an inspiration because of her size only, she also has a condition that results in excess fluid around the brain. She is now a spokes model for “Dancing for You,” a campaign that raises awareness for children with special needs.
I have been dancing for 10 years now and I can tell you, the dance world is a rough place! Being an over weight dancer has come with it’s struggles. I have been told numerous times by teachers that I will get no where in the dance world if I do not lose this weight.
Over the years, I have learned not to care what people think! If people want to tear you down, let them and show them that you can do it!
This campaign means a lot to me as I have pseudo tumour cerebri, which is an excess of fluid around my brain. I have been in the hospital many times for this and I can tell you, it was rough missing dance. Not only do I suffer from pseudo tumour, but I have severe anxiety, which has caused me to go into depression. Dance has been a way to release this anxiety and make me happy.
I will be going into my 8th production of the Nutcracker, my 11th dance recital this year and, my 4th NYCDA convention.
I haven’t given up and neither should you!
A photo posted by Lizzy ?? (@lizzy.dances) on
Via: Inspire More
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