Quotes from reviews of Big Dance Concerts: "Big Dance is one of only a few groups in North America playing against the stereotype that dancers must be young, thin and tiny." -Amanda Gibbs, assembly coordinator for the World Dance Alliance. Van. 1997 "They spin and drift across the floor, eyes closed, sweeping, gathering up what they need. I'm on the verge of tears." -Ross Crockford, Editor Monday Magazine 1999 "This unique dance ensemble has succeeded where few have dared to before." -Katheryn Saunders, The Martlet April '99 "The dancing bodies are large and round; and occupy their space with a graceful determination; full round weight and a sensuous blend of music and emotions." -Kate Cino describing the dance "Moonbathing" Boulevard Magazine '99 "They believe that it's their night to be up there dancing, and they feel proud to be role models and mentors for other large women." --Constance Cooke, Choreographer '99 "We challenge peoples stereotypes - both in terms of what large people can do and what the dance world looks like." -Jude Marleau, Big Dance Performer "These women are making a big splash in a world the has banned all but the petite from the stage for far too long." -Alecia Priest, Film Street Magazine Dec. '99 "Super-size troupe takes leap beyond novelty. Lynda Raino company battles thin tyranny with powerful program." - Susan Down, Times Colonist, April 29, 2002 "Big Dance troop, the most visible example of fat pride in Victoria." -Sushil Saini, Monday Magazine March 2000 "It is therapeutic to move if you've been told not to move because you're too large. I'd rather celebrate them than change them." - Lynda Raino, dance instructor