'Dancing Hermione' lip syncing as Ariana Grande will feed your soul
'Dancing Hermione' continues to show off her exceptional talent in not only the world of Harry Potter, but also in the clubs of London.
After a stellar appearance on the streets of London during Pride dressed in her Hermione Granger cosplay, performer Kelley Ellison decided to take her skills a step further. Recently, Ellison ditched her wizard robes for some thigh-high boots and did her best Ariana Grande impression.
Ellison entered a lip sync competition at a local London club and death dropped all over the stage to Grande's 2014 single "Problem."
I got to the top 3 of the lip sync final last night but I didn’t win! However it was one of the most memorable nights out I’ve ever had😂 I’m going to make a story time video about this whole situation 😂😊 pic.twitter.com/7lX6HgMNV0
— Kelsey Ellison⚡️ (@KelseyEllison) July 25, 2018
In a subsequent tweet, Ellison explained that her Ariana lewk was all thanks to a heavy wig mimicking the massive ponytail Grande's become famous for.
People thought this was my real hair too! No girl I SUFFERED that hair is HEAVY!!! I don’t know how she does it !
— Kelsey Ellison⚡️ (@KelseyEllison) July 25, 2018
God is a woman pic.twitter.com/zFUKzCcpjD
— Kelsey Ellison⚡️ (@KelseyEllison) July 24, 2018
Ellison, who identifies as both bisexual and demisexual, has become an advocate for the LGBTQ community, and gives due credit to the Harlem ballroom scene and gay black men for creating and sharing the fierce power of voguing.
Why did I go to pride as Hermione?
✨People asked
✨I’m bisexual
✨The dance style is voguing, which is celebrated in gay culture & was created by black gay men
✨Hermione imo is a character who would support and stand up for LGBTQ+ rights
✨I don’t take myself seriously— Kelsey Ellison⚡️ (@KelseyEllison) July 8, 2018
Although she did not win the competition, she left a lasting impression on both the audience and Twitter users who saw the clip.
Girls out there living her best life 😂😂
— No Pasaran (@mrgoodtimes2002) July 25, 2018
First thought, "YAAAAYYY!" Second Thought, "Ah, Dammit!" Third Thought, "Ah well, as long as you had a wonderful experience Kelsey. I hope that you treasure it as much as we treasure this video, hehehe." 😊♥️
— James Uscroft (@Ujames1978) July 25, 2018
In all honesty, how did she not win?
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