Tuesday, January 13, 2009

From Hula Hoops to Salsa: Boomers Shaking it on the Dancefloor



In a dimly lit dance studio, silver-tressed Richard Gere closely embraces sultry Jennifer Lopez while he flawlessly flips and turns her in a passionate tango session.

This memorable scene is just an echo of what has become a revolution of sorts in dance studios across the country. Men and women in their 40s, 50s and 60s have put down their squash rackets, golf clubs, terry cloth sweat suits and put on their shiny dancing shoes as social dancing becomes one of the most popular hobbies among baby boomers. Television has further fueled the interest in couples dancing in the general public through the ABC reality show “Dancing with the Stars”. This interest has resonated more in the boomer population as fellow boomers stars Marie Osmond (age 47), Wayne Newton (age 65) and Jane Seymour (age 56) lit up the stage showing their younger rivals how to boogy. These celebrities were able to show that there’s no age limit when it comes to having fun or learning and refining a new skill.


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FROM HULA HOOPS TO SALSA..


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1 comment:

incognito said...

great tip for losing those unwanted flabs!! it's a creative way of losing weight especially if you really enjoy dancing! I've seen a couple of fitness and wellness suggestions, too, at www.boomeryearbook.com! Great site, nice blog!