Have You Seen This? Nobody expects ballet

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NEW YORK CITY — The folks at Improv Everywhere are at it again. Well, they're always at it, which is understandable since their motto is, "We cause scenes." This time the self-proclaimed "prank collective" created a sweet treat from the streets of New York.

If you've ever been to the Big Apple, or any city for that matter, it's more than likely you've encountered buskers and other street performers.

The setup of this mild mischievousness is a simple recreation of many park performances. A man gets the attention of patrons in Washington Square Park, telling all that his crew is about to bust out some amazing breakdancing and tumbling. He gathers the crowd and pushes play to start the show, but the music is all wrong.

Instead of performing the advertised act, the dancers instead attempt ballet, which is more in line with the Tchaikovsky-inspired tune blaring sweetly from the boombox.

Thus, the prank is born. I'll let you watch the video to see how it all pans out. It's a short and sweetly entertaining prank to add a happy note to your weekend. Enjoy!

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