Third Annual Father-Daughter Dance huge success

Putting their best foot forward were the many dads and daughters in the gym dancing to a variety of musical tunes. Floyd Jernigan/Daily Mail

Saturday night's third annual father-daughter dance at the community center drew 601 participants, according to Dana Redburn, city of Nevada Parks and Recreation director. Dads, uncles, and grandfathers came with their daughters, granddaughters and nieces of all ages. The youngest daughter wasn't even walking, the oldest was in her mid-40s. Dads showed up with multiple girls, one father escorting four daughters. For many of those in attendance, it was a family event, with generations on hand. "We are already planning for next year and are considering maybe looking for a larger venue to accommodate our growth," said Redburn.

Putting their best foot forward, above and right, were the many dads and daughters in the gym dancing to a variety of musical tunes. Floyd Jernigan/Daily Mail

Each girl attending got a charm, a tradition started last year, with the goal of providing a lasting memento. A local sorority assisted with this, and volunteers from the high school student council and Renaissance program provided the coat checks. Floyd Jernigan/Daily Mail

Parks and Recreation Director Dana Redburn, volunteer Pete Schmidt, recreation programmer Aaron Rhoades, and Community Center Supervisor Tera McFarland assist the many participants lined up for the annual father daughter dance. Floyd Jernigan/Daily Mail