{"id":435908,"date":"2026-03-12T22:14:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=435908"},"modified":"2026-03-12T22:13:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:13:57","slug":"danseuses-carnaval-rio-remettent-rondeurs-centre-spectacle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/bodypositive\/carnival-dancers-in-rio-restore-curves-to-the-center-of-the-show-435908","title":{"rendered":"These dancers from the Rio Carnival put curves back at the center of the show"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spectacular floats, a feverish atmosphere, an infectious rhythm that leaves no hip unmoved\u2026 the Rio Carnival, held from February 13th to 18th, 2026, is a dazzling spectacle where bodies speak volumes. However, beneath the shimmering feathers and jeweled costumes, body types lack diversity and curves are conspicuously absent. In a country that worships cosmetic surgery, some samba dancers have made their curves an emblem.<\/p>\n

The Rio Carnival, a ball of stereotypical bodies?<\/h2>\n

The Rio Carnival offered a vibrant respite amidst the somber news. Considered the world's largest festival, it's a true institution in Brazil and a feast for the eyes. From February 13th to 18th, the city, dominated by Christ the Redeemer, transformed into a vast open-air celebration, witnessing thousands of dancers, their energy heightened by the rhythmic beats. During the parades, samba school students performed choreographed routines in unison from their platforms. Perched atop majestic and strikingly creative floats, they were in their element, swept away by the joyful and vibrant music.<\/p>\n

During this visually stunning spectacle that captivates bodies<\/a> and sets legs twitching, the figures take center stage. Adorned with pearls, vibrant embroidery, and grandiose thematic details, these costumes\u2014sometimes inspired by folklore, sometimes fueled by boundless creativity\u2014are the highlight of this grand cultural event. The women, who embrace this incredible exercise in style, almost resemble Marvel heroines or ancient goddesses beneath these ornate seams. With their rhinestone-encrusted cuffs, architectural headdresses, and oversized wings, they seem to have stepped straight out of a mythological tale. And while the costumes are diverse, the figures themselves seamlessly transition from one float to the next, remaining perfectly sculpted beneath the fabric.<\/p>\n

They are virtually identical, differing only by a few centimeters, and embody the ideal of an entire country: so-called generous hips, a defined waist, a rounded bottom, and slender legs. Amidst this frenzied crowd, the curvy dancers remain hidden from view. And the Plusamba troupe intends to change that, by making love handles sway and flesh move. <\/p>\n

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