Freestyle dancer Merrick Hanna (born 2005) celebrated Father’s Day with a heartfelt Instagram post, thanking his father for his unwavering support. “Happy Father’s Day! He’s always willing to help me no matter what!” wrote Merrick alongside a video montage in which his father played a significant role. Shawn Hanna, Merrick’s father, often assists in creating fun videos where he has dressed up as a dinosaur, Freddy Krueger, or a man in a green jumpsuit.
Merrick Hanna, known for his “flo-bot” dance style, gained popularity through appearances on shows like Nickelodeon’s Lip Sync Battle Shorties (2016 - 2019), So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation (2016) and the twelfth season of America’s Got Talent(2006 - present). He has over 2.7 million followers on Instagram. In addition to dancing, Merrick has also performed in summer Shakespeare productions and collaborated with brands such as GAP Kids, H&M, and Honda.