This topic is not intended to make fun of anyone, but rather applaud all the dancers out there.

Edited by Awww - 14 January 2011 at 2:53pm

Yeah I agree :D
I'm chubby and a dancer. There are some restrictions but I think I'm a good dancer.

Depends...to be a choreographer I don't think someone needs a great body.....needs to have ideas, good knowledge of dance...but someone who executes the final product should have at least near perfect as that's more pleasing to eyes. Ganesh has great energy...he can pull a show. But all the ladies with their current physical status can't even dance continuously for long.

I've seen great dancers that are on the heavier side. Their weight, however, makes no difference to their passion of dancing and their skills and knowledge of it.

I agree. There is no rule. But in general  1) lighter body helps for certain moves and energy I feel 2) Can't compare choreographer ( Yes they are dancers too )  and a dancer who executes their choreography  as Choreographer are more for ideas and knowledge and dancer is the one who executes them IMHO.

Edited by Nishita123 - 14 January 2011 at 8:14pm

Yeah to be choreographer, u needn't have a fit body...as we know, Saroj Khan, Farah, Geeta aren't seen dancing much 

To be a good dancer one needs to be light on ones feet and have plenty of grace. If you have both of these then it really does not matter whether you are as thin as a reed or a heavy weight champion. Ofcourse it goes without sayimg that having a lighter frame gives you the advantage of been easier to lift and elevate yourself in all kinds of dance moves.....but the same can be done with al little more effort by a heavier person!

Well, I am relatively fit, but I cannot dance. Looks like someone stuck metal pole up my back when i dance because it's so stiff!