Fans of Dancing With the Stars are familiar with judge Carrie Ann Inaba's strict enforcement of ballroom rules, particularly her stance against lifts. She defines a lift as 'any movement during which one of the dancers has both feet off the floor at the same time with the assistance or support of their partner.'
Her critique during the show's Super Bowl Night was directed at professional Jenna Johnson and celebrity partner Harry Shum Jr. after they performed a samba to Usher's 'Yeah!' Inaba flagged a lift, to the surprise of Johnson, who choreographed the routine.
