So what does Lizzie think of her fame and position as an advocate for tall dancers? Speaking to Teen Vogue Lizzy, she made it clear that she doesn’t think diversity in dance should be a big deal. It’s because if you want to dance, you can dance, and it’s as simple as that.
“It’s good to represent diversity in dance, she says. But there shouldn’t be diversity. We should all be equal.” She also reiterated this in an interview with BuzzFeed, saying, “If I can do everything anyone else can, why should I be in a separate category?”
She rejects the idea of ”plus-size” dancers and does not wish to categorize them as such. She believes that people who dance are dancers, and there is no need to identify a genre or put labels on it. This applies to all other professions and hobbies, not just dancing. People don’t need special categories to do what they love.
Her story has touched the lives of many people who feel underrepresented. This is the reason why she chose to dance on stage for Bilal Hassani’s performance at Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel. The French singer and social media star took center stage against a backdrop of quotes he made in response to the criticism he faced for being just himself.
His message is clear, we need to be a more accepting and tolerant society, and bullying in all its forms must end. The song ends with “We’re all kings/queens”, which is exactly what Lizzie stands for as well.
Over the years, Lizzy has also gone through a personal journey that has helped her gain confidence and feel good about herself. In an Instagram post, Lizzie commented:
“I started doing solos 3 years ago, before I had a following on instagram. I started because my old studio wouldn’t let me do one, and I wanted to prove them wrong. C was my number one mistake I always felt like I needed to prove myself to people from an early age And I tie that directly to people thinking I’m not a good dancer because about my weight… but I’m slowly realizing that I don’t have to prove myself to anyone.
Her message is clear: when we love each other unconditionally, we can overcome any obstacle in our path.
