Three Generations at YMCA Daddy Daughter Dance

Over 100 fathers, daughters and grandfathers gathered at the YMCA of Collier County’s Annual “Daddy Daughter Dance” this past weekend. They partied in a high energy environment complete with Valentine decorations, food, and music.

Portraits were taken by Collins Entertainment and of particular interest was one portraying three generations of the Morze family: grandfather Tom, father Mark and his two daughters Amelia and Stella.

Daughters' ages ranged from three to 12 years. For some participants it was their inaugural Daddy Daughter Dance but for others it was their third or more.

“All of my friends and I do this every year and I like dancing and spending time with my dad,” said Madison Richards. Her father, Dave, corroborated Madison by saying, “This is a way of bonding with my daughter, spending time with her and treating her like the princess she is.” He went on to say that they have been attending this event for three years and “…each year the Y does a little more to make the dance something to remember. It’s a great event.”

Steve Connor, father of nine-year-old Emersyn, expressed delight with the decorations and music and expressed gratitude to the Y, “…for putting this on,” so that he could “spend quality time with my daughter in a fun environment." When Emersyn was asked why she was participating in the event, she said, "because it is fun, and I love my dad!"

The Daddy Daughter Dance again created memories for the young and old alike.