Body shaming is one of those things that is just ‘yuck’. Nobody likes it and nobody appreciates it, especially when the claims are ridiculously ridiculous.
Such is the case of Anastasia Colochkova, who was fired from the Bolshoi Ballet in 2003, reportedly for being “too fat”.
A spokesperson for the theater originally told the New York Times, “She is heavy for a ballerina; she is hard to lift.”
Heartbroken, Volochkova wanted to fight for her prima ballerina position and despite winning a legal case against the company that forced them to take her back, she had not been offered a dance role since 2004.
Daily Mail reports that Volochkova decided to go solo, and how has experiences success not only as a dancer, but as an actress and model, starring in films and TV series, as well as modelling for Chopard Jewellery. She also received her MBA in economics!
The 39-year-old also refuses to let the body shame she experienced affect her life. She now uses her Instagram account to practice body confidence and prove that nothing can keep her down, posing in various ballet positions and showing off her super toned body!
Go girl!
Source: Bustle
