A proud mom shared a beautiful coincidence when a sweet older couple who had danced with her shy daughter at a music festival last summer happened to find her again by chance this year and share the dance floor once more.
Three-year-old Marlee Knight, from Spring Bay, Illinois, loves to dance – but at one of her local American Legion’s music events last summer, Marlee became too shy to show off her moves.
Spotting Marlee from afar, a dancing couple, Michael and Linda, made eye contact with the youngster and waved to her to come and join them.
Marlee’s mom, Hannah, 28, was so touched by the gesture that she captured a short video of the trio’s time dancing together.
Then, a year later, at the same event, Hannah spotted a pair of familiar faces dancing once again.
Hannah asked Marlee if she recognized Michael and Linda before reminding her that she danced with the couple last year.
Marlee said she did, and her mom whispered in her ear that she should join them for a dance once more.
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Hannah admitted that she was not expecting Marlee to head over to the couple because the dancefloor was busier than the previous summer, but, to her surprise, Marlee ran straight to Michael and Linda.
Proudly watching on, Hannah took another short video of the trio dancing together, sharing both clips on her TikTok channel.
Hannah said: “I instantly recognized them and prompted her to dance with them if she wanted to.
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“They remembered her as well and were so happy to have her running to them again.
“My heart melted all over again.
“I love seeing our daughter’s personality break out of her shy bubble – I thought it was the sweetest thing.
“I love seeing her break out of her shell and dance like no one is watching, as well as seeing her connect with this sweet couple made my heart happy.
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“I also loved seeing their faces light up and welcome her with open arms!
“Everyone has loved this video.
“It has touched many hearts, and the response has been so great.”