#11: Dancing Without Weight Stigma with Amanda LaCount
IN THIS EPISODE
Amanda LaCount is a hip hop dancer, actress, choreographer, singer, model and influencer. Amanda has danced with Meghan Trainor on The Radio Disney Music Awards, The Ellen Show, The Voice, Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish” with Nicki Minaj, performing with Lizzo at Coachella, Lady Gaga’s “Stupid Love” vidoe and most recently was on Season 15 of America’s Got Talent.
Amanda has her own movement #breakingthestereotype which promotes body positivity and the belief that any “body” can be a dancer.
We discuss topics including:
- How Amanda became interested in dance
- Challenging the hip hop industry with all body shapes and sizes
- Using her platform with responsibility
- How to stay authentic to herself and the body positivity community
SHOW NOTES:
IG: @Amandalacount
Tik Tok: Amanda_lacount
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