Why, Ciara, why? That’s the question we’ve been asking ever since we saw the R&B star’s latest video, “I Bet,” in which she straps on a pair of pointe shoes...
Now, Ciara does deserve a lot of credit. She looks pretty fantastic (barefoot) in that white leo and matching legwarmers... [But] unless you’re a trained ballet dancer, and you know for a fact you won’t injure yourself (or your viewers’ eyes), just leave the pointe shoes out of it. That’s our PSA and we’re sticking to it.
no no WHY ��
who allowed this to happen.
whyyyyy��
Oh, NO. not another one. ������
And you can tell. Singers, models, et. al., please stop.
Looks awful and she's lucky she didn't hurt herself
HHAHA that's so gross
it's offensive to me that artists feel entitled to play as trained dancers, undermining our work and artistry.
They clearly just need to listen to Ciara's "The Evolution Of Fashion (Interlude)": "Dare to be different... Be your own trendsetter... It's not about the designers or the price, but how you rock it."
What do you think? Did Ciara cross a line? Should she issue an apology to the Ballet Community? Will this impact the success of "I Bet," which has already outpeaked the timeless hit "Body Party" on iTunes?
Watch the controversial video now to see what all the fuss is about (and give CiCi some more streaming points).
Update: the controversy continues!
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Ciara’s “I Bet” Video Is Pissing Off The Ballet Community
Ciara: Host of Body Parties, Lover of Goodies…and now, The New Queen Of Controversy.
If you didn’t catch it at the beginning of the week, CiCi dropped a gorgeous video for her latest single and/or melodic middle finger raised in the direction of Future, “I Bet,” in which she plays a sexy, sad ballerina. To do so, she stood on her tippy-toes in a pair of pointe shoes.
And that is exactly where **** got real.
Dance Spirit Magazine, the premiere news source for dancers with spirit (I’ve got spirit, how ’bout you?), called out Ciara for wearing the shoes in a blistering takedown piece. (continue reading)
That top picture is kind of cringe worthy. On point, in second, with no turn out . Yikes! But after watching the video, I don't think she was trying to be a real ballet dancer. She was just wearing the shoes.
Seriously? Get the **** over it. Who cares, mind your own business and let Ciara live. Go volunteer or do something worth while rather than complaining.
Seriously? Get the **** over it. Who cares, mind your own business and let Ciara live. Go volunteer or do something worth while rather than complaining.
