Hi, I'm Ragen! I live in Austin, Texas which I love (except for the heat - I'm a little insulated for the summers here, but I get by). I am the Executive and Artistic Director of Body Positive Dance School and Company (www.bodypositivedance.org) I am a National Champion Dancer. I am one of very few plus-sized woman at my level in the world (as far as I have found, if you are or know of another one, I'd love to know!). I teach Body Positive Dance classes and speak about being a Fathlete, self-esteem and other topics.

Here is my "official" bio:

Most people would say that I've accomplished a lot in my life. I've certainly been extremely lucky at every turn. I've been a cheerleading captain, and three sport varsity athlete, my class valedictorian, a National Merit Scholar, and played Carnegie Hall. I've been sold for air conditioners in West Africa, spoken in front of millions of people about Civil Rights, started two successful businesses and most recently won three National Dance Championships.

But all of that pales in comparison to my greatest accomplishment - learning to love myself and my body, and to be truly happy living completely outside the cultural beauty norm. As a plus-sized professional athlete, I am a strong advocate for the basic priniples of Health at Every Size. I believe that health is based on our bodies working to their potential, not how they are shaped, and that we are all free to stop buying into the idea that our size determines our abilities or our success.