How ‘Big Grrrls’ Shatters Dance Norms in Lizzo’s New Reality Show
variety.comJazz Tangcay Artisans EditorLizzo’s new Amazon reality competition show “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls” presents the art of dance in a way choreographer Tanisha Scott finds, in a word, “refreshing.”The reality series, which premiered March 25, details Lizzo’s hunt for backup dancers to join her on her upcoming world tour.
Audiences see Scott as she trains the 10 hopefuls, working through countless choreography routines.What resonated with Scott was Lizzo’s desire to see and feel herself while she’s performing.
That meant surrounding herself with plus-sized women who look just like she does and empowering them by giving them the platform of the TV show.
Scott, who has worked alongside Rihanna, Beyoncé and Drake, the last on his “Hotline Bling” video, says seeing this authentic representation on screen and on stage, shattering the norm of featuring only skinny dancers, makes her feel like she can finally breathe.
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