um, Country, I don't really know how to answer that.
They're performers on stage, dancing in crowded theatres, under hit lights. If you're implying their all fat chicks, nothing could be further from the truth.
There's at least 50+ performers in Atlanta & troupes all over the country in just about every major city. From an insiders perspective, I would say that New York has the most curvy ladies of all. Funny thing is, New York has the most famous performers & they get the most recognition. Outside of New York, I can only think of my local troupe, the Syrens of the South, which somewhat promotes it's curve-appeal.
I follow the Syrens for one reason & one reason only & that's Miss Talloolah Love. She hits the gym everyday & has dropped a bunch of wgt. in the last two years.
So, out of the 1,000's of dancers nationwide, I'd say only 5% are on the plus size.
I'm planning on going to the Texas BQ Fest in 2 weeks in Austin. Maybe I can get wheel to meet me there. I'm going to have to miss the Windy City BQ this weekend when the girls go to Chicago. I'm going to try to go to the NY BQ Fest in Sept. which is going to be Big.
The grandaddy of all glamour & glitter fests in the Burlesque Hall of Fame & Miss Exitic World Competition in Vegas in June. Oh, you can add 2 more lovelies to my harem that week. The count is up to 9 !!! ThNk God I talked Chad into going with me.
Here's one of my all-time favorite photos of Talloolah & Chad.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/derekjacksonphotography/3958996703/in/set-72157622463460754/