Close Ad

Woman Ruthlessly Bullied By Dance Teachers For Being Overweight Breaks Stereotypes And Gets The Last Laugh
Woman ruthlessly bullied for being overweight shatters stereotypes and gets the last laugh
Uplifting News

Woman Ruthlessly Bullied By Dance Teachers For Being Overweight Breaks Stereotypes And Gets The Last Laugh

After being bullied for merely following her passion, one young dancer's graceful moves went viral despite criticisms.

Being judged, criticized, and bullied for being overweight is something far too many of us can relate to. However, when the bullying happens in a public forum, it can be hard to rise above and stay confident. Lizzy Howell was bullied for her weight on social media, but had the last laugh after showcasing her unbelievable talent. 

Dancer’s body

Lizzy Howell has been dancing since she was in preschool. Her parents wanted her to stay active and fit in with her peers, so they put her in a variety of sports– but it was dance that stuck. Lizzy also suffers from a medical condition, pseudotumor cerebri, that can lead to seizures and horrible headaches.


Not only did she love dance, but practicing helped manage her condition and keep its more serious effects at bay. Despite the joy that dance brought to Lizzy’s life, she was often bullied for her weight in the sport by both other students and dance teachers.

I’ve been bullied in dance since I was six. It still happens when I go to conventions.

Lizzy Howell

Keeping up with Lizzy

Lizzy’s schedule is full of dance classes, from tap and ballet to jazz and contemporary. Given her busy calendar, she decided to start posting videos of her choreography on Instagram to share her passion with close family and friends. Unexpectedly, her Instagram went viral.

In one particular video, Lizzy is performing a fouetté, spinning around with a gracefulness most of us can only dream of. Her talent spread like wildfire, gaining her almost a quarter of a million Instagram followers overnight!

I just have to remember why I stick with [ballet]. I can’t imagine my life without it.

Lizzy Howell

Shattering stereotypes

People love to watch her amazing dance moves, and appreciate that she is breaking down stereotypes of what a “dancer’s body” looks like. Leveraging this newfound attention, Lizzy also advocates for Dancers with Disabilities. 

Lizzy’s passion and talent in the realm of dance is an inspiration for many. Her confidence, and the fact that she refuses to let others’ opinion of her affect her performance, is something we should all strive for.

More uplifting news

fight for what you love
Never give up on something you're passionate about.

Hot Stories

Pamela Anderson Opens Up About Her 9 Disastrous Weddings
Why Pamela Anderson Can't Stop Getting Married

Pamela Anderson has it all: beauty, fame and success. So why can’t the most famous blonde find her fairytale ending? Why is Pamela so unlucky in love and what dark secrets lie behind her seemingly glamorous life?

Keep ReadingShow less
Life Stories
Woman wearing a tie-dye shirt, two little kids holding a heartbreaking sign and two people holding hands.

Poor Boy Begs For Money to "Bury My Mama" With Heartbreaking Sign

Facebook/ Shannon Mount and Facebook/Jennifer Fife

A week ago, 11-year-old Kayden Ely experienced the devastating loss of his mother, Shannon Mount. Her unexpected passing didn't just leave Kayden and his four siblings without their mom, it also left the family in dire financial straits.

Desperate to raise funds for his mom's funeral, Kayden took to the streets of his small town in Georgia begging for help. For two days the heartbroken little boy stood next to the railroad tracks, holding a sign that read, "Please help me bury my mama!"

Keep ReadingShow less
Uplifting News
Man sitting on the couch with two kids and a man looking out of the window with two children.

Mom Shocked When Ex Steps Into Current Husband's House

@mrspinchofficial/TikTok

Navigating the complexities of co-parenting after a divorce is no easy feat, but one mom is feeling incredibly grateful for the harmonious dynamic she shares with her ex-husband.

In a touching video that has taken social media by storm, the remarried woman reveals the beautiful relationship between her former spouse and her new family. The video, which has garnered over four million views, showcases a heartwarming scene that highlights the power of mature and respectful co-parenting.

Keep ReadingShow less
Uplifting News