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The Big Ballet

Dancing Dreams of Plus-Size Amateurs

They don't turn young men's heads or vie for the covers of top fashion magazines. But once they take the stage, they're the most beautiful big buttercups on God's green Earth, according to their choreographer. Meet a troupe of plus-sized dancers who entertain crowds while challenging traditional notions about Russian beauty. 

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Published: 17 April 2014 00:00

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