This video features Lizzy Howell, a dancer who faced bullying and discrimination due to her body type but continued to pursue her passion. Jordan Matter, the video creator, highlights Lizzy's resilience and her viral video success. Lizzy shares her experiences of overcoming adversity and inspiring others. The video also includes a tap dance challenge between Lizzy and Jordan.
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1. Lizzy Howell has been bullied in dance since she was six years old.
2. Lizzy ran a contest sponsored by Capezio and Skylum to feature two dancers in her upcoming book, "Born to Dance," and received thousands of applicants.
3. Lizzy chose Lizzy Howell as one of the featured dancers in her book.
4. Lizzy's video of her doing fouettes went viral in January and received around 20 million views on Facebook.
5. Lizzy faced hate comments and criticism online after her video went viral.
6. Lizzy has pseudotumor cerebri, a medical condition that could lead to blindness if not controlled.
7. Lizzy's aunt has been her biggest supporter since her mother's death when she was six years old.
8. Lizzy has faced body image criticism in the dance industry.
9. Lizzy won a scholarship for being inspirational despite facing challenges.
10. Dance is like therapy for Lizzy and helps her stay positive.
11. Lizzy emphasizes the importance of being kind on social media.
12. Lizzy's experiences have made her a role model for others, inspiring them to face their own challenges.
13. Lizzy's story encouraged an older woman to start taking adult ballet classes again.
14. Lizzy believes that if you love what you do, you shouldn't let others get in the way of it.
15. Lizzy challenged someone to a tap-off.
16. The video concludes with a call for viewers to subscribe and leave comments about ideas for celebrating two million subscribers.
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