A two‑year‑old dressed as a little reindeer has captured hearts worldwide after experiencing a full emotional rollercoaster during her first‑ever dance recital. The moment, posted by @erojane, has now reached 8.9 million views.

Her mum, Erojane Lopez, said everything about the performance was new to her daughter, who moved through initial surprise, sadness, tears, and hesitation as she tried to make sense of the stage, the lights, and the crowd.

The turning point came when she spotted Mum and Dad dancing along in the audience. Reassured and grounded, she slowly found her confidence, eventually joining in fully and finishing the routine with pride.

This was my two-year-old’s first dance recital, so everything was completely new to her. As you watch, you can see her experience a full range of emotions—initial surprise, sadness, tears, and hesitation—before gradually finding her confidence. Once she spotted Mom and Dad dancing along, she felt reassured and safe, and by the end, she was able to overcome her fear and fully join in. It was a beautiful moment of growth, resilience, and trust.