Dwayne Johnson Praises Daughter Jazzy and Young Polynesian Dancers at Rose Bowl Stadium

Cultural Desk, Delhi Magazine: Dwayne Johnson has expressed pride in his daughter Jazzy and a group of young dancers who performed a traditional Polynesian cultural dance at the Rose Bowl Stadium in California.

The actor, widely known as The Rock, praised the young performers for celebrating their heritage through dance and presenting their cultural traditions in front of a crowd of around 33,000 people.

In his message, Johnson highlighted the performance by his daughter and dancers from Nōnōsina, appreciating their beautiful movements and the way they honoured Polynesian culture.

The performance took place during the halftime show of the UCLA Bruins football game against the Nevada Wolf Pack on October 31, 2026. The game was held at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, where UCLA secured a 27-0 victory over Nevada. The dancers brought a cultural performance to the stadium as part of the game-day celebrations.

Johnson also thanked UCLA Athletics and UCLA Football for supporting the performance. He gave special recognition to Tiana Nonosina, Kayla Fa’amaligi and his partner Lauren Hashian for helping make the event possible.

The actor, who has Samoan heritage, has often celebrated his Polynesian roots and cultural identity. His appreciation for the young dancers reflected the importance of passing cultural traditions on to the next generation.

Calling himself a proud father and “Uncle Rock”, Johnson encouraged the young performers to stay humble, continue working hard and keep moving forward.

The performance also highlights how cultural traditions help connect younger generations with their heritage. Read more about how culture connects people across generations.

His message also highlighted how traditional dance can bring people closer to their heritage while introducing their culture to a much wider audience.