“We just keep dancing like we’re 22!”
When Taylor Swift performs “22” during the Eras Tour, she and her dancers prance, dance and exude joy as they move around the stage. Eventually, they make it to the end of the runway, and that’s where Swift gifts the “22” hat to a Swiftie. This time, the kiddo looked like she could have been on stage “dancing like” she was 22 as she danced at the pop star from the side of the stage, and the singer’s reaction to it all was priceless.
During Taylor Swift’s first show in Hamburg, she danced up to a little girl who was wearing a sparkly pink shirt, white shorts and sneakers. Let’s just say it was a great thing she was wearing good shoes, because she was dancing so hard, I almost thought she was going to hop on stage with them and hit all the choreography, take a look:
As you can see, this show was a rain show. While that could diminish the vibe of a concert, Taylor Swift always makes these shows extra energetic, and this little one was bringing the same energy. She was dancing so enthusiastically during “22” as the pop star and her dancers made their way toward her, and I love how excited Swift was about her.
Then, the little Swiftie gave the Red artist a friendship bracelet, and when Swift went for a high five, the kiddo wanted a second hug. This caused the singer to miss the kickline, as she had a long moment with the child, but clearly, everyone loved it.
The smile on Swift’s face was so big and infectious, and I couldn’t get enough of it! Much like the time a little girl kissed her on the cheek during “22,” the “Fortnight” singer seemed surprised and thrilled by the interaction. She also stuck around longer than normal to share this special moment with the child.
Over the course of the last year, the “22” hat has become a beloved Eras Tour tradition, and like the surprise songs, it’s always slightly different. From popular TikTokers getting the headwear to tons of little Swifties donning the black hat, every interaction is one-of-a-kind, and this latest one really stood out. While I’m sure Swift appreciates all her interactions with Swifties during this moment, her infectious smile and double hug in this one felt different and even sweeter than normal (which is saying a lot).
Along with Swift’s upcoming projects, I’m always looking forward to “22” hat moments. There’s only a handful of cities left on the Eras Tour, so we have to cherish all these adorable interactions. This one will be hard to beat. However, I also know that as the pop star continues to tour around the world, she’ll have similar interactions that involve excited Swifties dancing their hearts out and getting excited to meet their favorite singer.
“A future backing [sic] dancer for @taylorswift13 receives the 22 hat,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter) alongside the precious clip, which showed Swift sweetly placing the hat on the young girl’s head in return of one of her friendship bracelets.
“She was such a vibe!! what an angel!” another Swiftie gushed after seeing the clip. Someone else even went as far as to say she was the “Best 22 Hat receiver so far!!!”
After Swift gave the girl a high-five, the fan then reached in for another hug, which Swift happily obliged while continuing to sing the lyrics of “22.”
Swift could be seen telling the young girl “I love you,” as she walked back to join the rest of her dancers on stage.
In another video shared on X, the young girl could be seen getting escorted back to her family, where she ran right into her mom’s arms, still happy-crying over the emotional moment.
“I’d react like this to [sic]!!! So precious !!!!!” another Swiftie wrote in response to the sweet clip.
After Tuesday’s show, Swift will perform another concert in Hamburg on Wednesday, July 24, before heading to Munich for two consecutive shows over the weekend.