If you have little children, you should be able to relate to the story of dancer Bree Hafen of McKinney, Texas, who chose to put her dreams of becoming a professional dancer on hold when her two children were born.

But, after giving birth to her two children, Luke, 5, and Stella, 2, Hafen knew it was time to return to her dreams. As a result, she auditioned for the ninth season of “So You Think You Can Dance” in 2012. She wasn’t expecting her kids to participate, despite the fact that she was there to show off her wonderful dance skills. The judges were as caught aback by Hafen’s adorable children as they were by her dancing.

Hafen shared a little of her history with the audience during her visit on the program. She uttered:

“When you become a mother, all you want to do is devote your life to them. And because you want to devote all of your time to your children, you have to deal with a small amount of shame if you feel like doing something for yourself.”

She said that she struggled with whether or not her decision to return to dance would be worth the time away from her family. She acknowledged that she wasn’t quite ready to give up on her dream, though.

She stood on stage in front of the judges, including head judge Nigel Lythgoe, during her live audition. Stella, by the way, is a fantastic little dancer, she continued after introducing herself and noting that her children were present.

Lythgoe took advantage of the opportunity to get to know the family better when Hafen revealed that her children were in the audience and requested that they come up to the podium. Lythgoe stood up and let them take his position on the jury when they arrived. Hafen then began her audition performance.

Hafen possessed exceptional talent, as evidenced by her ability to dance. She moved around the floor with the grace of an experienced dancer. This discovery was made much more painful by Hafen’s statement that she abandoned her personal dreams of theatrical glory in lieu of rearing her children.

This time, luck was on her side, and after her performance, her children gave her a ticket to the competition’s next round. Lythgoe complimented Hafen on her audition performance and told her:

Regardless of how wonderful you were with the kids and everything else, I have to acknowledge that you’re a very, very gifted dancer.

Lythgoe’s remark made Hafen feel quite humble. Then he asked her why she had waited so long to apply for the show. She then began to tell her story of quitting her dance career to raise her children. She did, however, concede that they were both responsible for providing her the confidence she needed to attend the audition in the first place.

When Hafen was chosen for the next round, she celebrated on stage with her two children, saying she was able to return to the stage and follow her passion for dancing because of her husband and children.

Stella kept saying, “My turn! My turn!” as she explained what it meant for her to advance to the next round of the competition, as if she realized her mother’s time in the spotlight had expired and it was now her turn. Lythgoe requested that the 2-year-old be left on stage and cued the music again after realizing she wanted to perform on the same stage as her mother.

When you see how this adorable 2-year-old attempted to emulate the steps that earned her mother a spot on the upcoming season of “So You Think You Can Dance,” your heart will melt. Stella’s ballet performance wowed the audience and was the highlight of the evening. Because the judges and audience were captivated by her moves, she received a standing ovation.

The internet appears to have formed a crush on her, as the video has now acquired over 7 million views. It was also well-liked in the comments. One person stated:

“When I saw that adorable kid, my heart melted!” Omg! She’ll do just as well as her mother!”

Others applauded Hafen’s excellent dancing and expressed how much they liked her audition. It’s unknown how far Hafen progressed in the competition, but she didn’t make it to the finals. Despite this, Hafen continues to dance today. She has almost 1,500 Facebook likes and 5,000 Instagram followers. On Facebook, she promotes herself as a dance instructor and choreographer.

As Hafen’s experience demonstrates, never give up on what you love, especially if it is two things you love, such as family and your passion. Her experience indicates that you can have both if you prioritize your time.