Justin Bieber invited the Alberta girl who became an internet sensation with her version of Nicki Minaj’s Anaconda on stage with him Tuesday in Edmonton.
Taylor Hatala – who was also celebrating her 13th birthday – and her nine-year-old sister, Reece, danced alongside The Biebs during his concert at Rexall Place.
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Both girls said the opportunity to dance with the pop star was a dream come true.
“I could not even think on stage,” Reece squealed. “I was just like, ‘I’m on stage with Justin Bieber!’ I was just like ‘Wow!'”
“It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Taylor said. “I’m so glad I got to share it with my sister.”
“The moment only lasted for so long,” the 13-year-old added. “We had that in the back of our minds that we have to cherish this moment and embrace it.”
“It happened so fast but it felt amazing.”
Taylor said she also received the “best birthday present in the world” when Bieber led the crowd in a singing of Happy Birthday.
When she was 11, a YouTube video of Taylor and choreographer Laurence Kaiwai dancing to Anaconda received millions of views.
The video also happened to catch the eye of Ellen DeGeneres, who invited the pair to perform on her show.
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Earlier this year, Taylor was on tour with Janet Jackson.
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