Trouble mounts for Diljit Dosanjh as female dancers quit show citing safety concerns, unfair treatment
Female dancers raised concerns about the costume selection process, alleging that limited size availability affected opportunities for several performers.
PTC News Desk: Already caught in whirlwind of controversies, Diljit Dosanjh caught himself surrounded by yet another storm. Following debate over his citizenship, a questionable video started making rounds on social media, where a group of female dancers shared the reason behind quitting working for the singer.
In the video, that swiftly went viral on social media, a group of female dancers have explained the reason for quitting bring back Diljit Dosanjh under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
The video opened with the women addressing the dancing community. “Dear dance community, we just quit the Diljit show, and here's why: It's truly not about one show or one artist; it's about the greater good of the dance community," one of them said. She further explains that when they accept poor standards, it harms the community rather than progressing it.
She further emphasized that accepting poor working conditions would ultimately damage the industry, urging people to reconsider what should be viewed as acceptable standards.
Concerns Over Costumes and Body Standards
As the conversation continued, another dancer raised concerns about the costume selection process, alleging that limited size availability affected opportunities for several performers.
“There were hardly any costume sizes beyond medium, and because of that, some dancers were not selected,” she said.
Challenging industry stereotypes, she added, “There’s a widespread belief that bigger people can’t dance or move well. Why should the costume determine the dancer? It should be the other way around.”
Auditions, Appearance And Social Media Pressure
The performers also spoke about concerns linked to auditions and appearance-based judgments. One dancer revealed that she was asked to provide her Instagram profile after submitting audition videos.
“For me, when someone asks for my social media account, it feels like they want to judge my appearance — my size, hair, and face,” she said. “I believe decisions should be based on our dance abilities, technical skills, and performance.”