Rosalía’s SNL performance of“Reliquia”had everyone staring at their screens in disbelief. She appeared to hold a pointe position for nearly four minutes while singing, and fans quickly flooded Reddit’s r/rosalia with theories about how she managed it.
Ballet professionals told El Periódico they’re skeptical she did it without help. Leo Sorribes, director of Ballet de Catalunya, said it’s“impossible not to sway,”suggesting her legs may have been fixed in place. Others speculated a stool-like structure supported her. Barcelona instructor David Campos admitted there was“obviously”a trick, but praised her technique at the same time.
The reaction from the ballet community wasn’t outrage. It was appreciation. The moment put a spotlight on an art form that rarely trends, and even the doubters gave Rosalía credit for pulling off something visually unforgettable. So the real debate isn’t whether there was staging. It’s whether that even matters when the result looks that good.
What do you think: does a hidden trick make a performance less impressive, or is it all part of the show?
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