{"id":961,"date":"2019-08-21T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fullrenovations.com\/?p=961"},"modified":"2025-04-08T15:29:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T15:29:48","slug":"lizzo-challenged-the-internet-to-make-a-ballet-to-truth-hurts-and-dancers-everywhere-are-responding-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fullrenovations.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/21\/lizzo-challenged-the-internet-to-make-a-ballet-to-truth-hurts-and-dancers-everywhere-are-responding-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Lizzo Challenged the Internet to Make a Ballet to “Truth Hurts,” and Dancers Everywhere Are Responding"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tOn August 20, pop goddess Lizzo tweeted<\/a>, “Someone do a ballet routine to truth hurts pls,” referring to the anthem that’s been top on everyone’s playlists this summer. Lizzo might not know it yet, but ballet dancers are not known for shying away from a challenge. In the past two days, the internet has exploded which responses, with dancers like Houston Ballet’s Harper Watters<\/a> <\/strong>and American Ballet Theatre’s Erica Lall<\/a> tagging the singer in submissions. <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

\n\tBelow are a few of our favorites so far, but we’re guessing that this is just the beginning. Ballet world, consider yourselves officially challenged! (Use #LizzoBalletChallenge<\/strong> so we know what you’re up to.)\n<\/p>\n

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Harper Watters<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t HARPER WATTERS on Instagram: “@lizzobeeating your wish is my command 🙌🏾 TAG HER and let her know what’s up! #TruthHurts #Ballet”<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\n\t\tHouston Ballet soloist Harper Watters incorporated a jazzy flair to his response. We know Lizzo asked for ballet, but next time we’d like to see him in heels… <\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Erica Lall<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\t Erica Lall on Instagram: “This one is for you Queen 👑 @lizzobeeating Dancing with the one, the only: @jamesbwhiteside Tag: @lizzobeeating #truthhurts #ballet #dance…”<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\n\t\tAmerican Ballet Theatre’s Erica Lall and James Whiteside<\/a> took a break from rehearsal for this professionally filmed take. We love that Lall manages to flawlessly transition from a shoulder sit to twerking, all while lip synching. <\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ballet Memphis<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t@lizzo Just took a DNA test- turns out we are 100% that ballet. As the most diverse and innovative ballet company i… https:\/\/t.co\/djWqLrNnIs\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n

\t\t\t — Ballet Memphis (@Ballet Memphis)1566491929.0<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\n\t\tBallet Memphis, we’re looking at you. Will your new Lizzo ballet be ready for your 2019–20 season?\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Little Swans<\/h3>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t@lizzo Made this for you @lizzo https:\/\/t.co\/TyjHfAXEJI\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n

\t\t\t — Michael Stern (@Michael Stern)1566402499.0<\/a>\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

\n\t\tWe’re pretty sure that Lizzo asked for original choreography, but we’ll let this one slide since this user synched the song to this Swan Lake <\/em>excerpt so perfectly. <\/strong>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\t\tWho’s next? Check out #LizzoBalletChallenge<\/strong> to find out!\n\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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