An Australian dance production called Nothing to Lose premiered at the Sydney Festival in late January. This captivating show had Artistic Director Kate Champion collaborate with artist and fat activist Kelli Jean Drinkwater to celebrate the beauty and bounty of a fat dancing body.
Kate Champion stated, “I want to strip away all the judgment that people have around fat bodies.”
The dance production incorporated real life experiences that challenged norms surrounding people with larger bodies. This new work was a bold theatre production that completely abandoned stereotypes and changed the way people look at heavier bodies.
The Sydney Morning Herald gave it rave reviews saying, “A seamless production...Finally though, it is the performers' show. They own every move they make whether voluptuous and sensual or busting out with thrilling, demanding choreography. Champion and her team have given them an opportunity to shine in this provocative, unpredictable and inspiring new work.”
The production was the ultimate tribute and celebration of the movement of larger bodies that are unabashedly comfortable in their skin. The show is scheduled to continue through March at Merlyn Theatre, Malthouse Theare, Australia.
