Russia's Retirees Dazzle on the Dance Floor
On July 25, hundreds of retirees joined a 10-hour dance marathon in Moscow's Sokolniki Park.
Part of the Moscow Longevity project, where Moscow's senior citizens are invited to continue to develop their skills in IT, sport and dance, 220 couples in their golden years twisted and tangoed for the contest's main prize.
Here's a look at some of the brightest stars:
Part of the Moscow Longevity project, where Moscow's senior citizens are invited to continue to develop their skills in IT, sport and dance, 220 couples in their golden years twisted and tangoed for the contest's main prize.
Here's a look at some of the brightest stars:
Lev Kitaev, 86, and Maya Kachina, 82, made it into the Russian Book of Records as the oldest dancing couple in Russia.
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The average age of the participants was 65 years old.
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The oldest of the dancers is 86 years old.
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The retirees pulled out all the stops with fancy costumes, gowns and moves.
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They say grace comes with age.
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Spectators weren't left out, either. A "Zumba" flash mob was organized so everyone could get involved.
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Hands up for dancing your way through life!
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