Ballet recitals can be nerve wracking for little ballerinas, but this dad made sure his daughter’s first performance went perfectly.
When Tiana Paopao’s three-year-old daughter Willow performed in her first ballet recital, her dad Tony quickly stepped in to support his little girl by donning a black tutu and taking to the stage.
In a video posted on Tijana’s Instagram and TikTok account, the proud mom captured a sweet moment between father and daughter. Tony donned a puffy black tutu and a long sleeved black turtleneck, turning his daughter around and picking her up as she twirled around in the pink, sparkly tutu.
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Tony Paopao and his daughter Willow on stage.
Courtesy of Tiana Paopao
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“POV: You’re 6’5 350 lb Samoan… but you’re also a girl daddy lol,” Tiana wrote in her Instagram caption.
Willow started going to ballet back in October and fell in love with dancing, Tiana said Good morning America.
She also told the outlet that her husband takes her daughter to ballet practice every Saturday, and that after every practice she must go for ice cream.
Tiana re-shared the video on her TikTok account, which has garnered more than 24 million views. “He’s the best dad a little girl could have 🥺,” she captioned the post.
The comments were quickly filled with support from viewers, with many applauding Tony for his unwavering support of his daughter.
“We love a devoted dad!!!! ✨✨✨,” wrote one viewer.
“THIS will be her main memory. Way to go, Dad! She’s glowing!!! 😋😋,” said another.
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