Hugh Jackman's Darling Dancer

Aussie actor Hugh Jackman seemed to be in good spirits as he escorted his daughter Ava and her friend to dance class in New York City this afternoon. As always the four-year-old - who looked adorable in her plaid skirt and polka-dot stockings - hammed it up for the nearby paps. She seems to be a born entertainer!

Later, as the pair headed home, Ava had a cuddle - and a scare! - for her doting dad.

Just yesterday we spotted Hugh and Ava, along with mom Deborra Lee Furness, full of smiles on their way home from school.