"Gotta Dance": Because Dance Has No Age Limit

Lindsay Live | Jun 26, 2009 | 0

The NETSational Seniors rock the roof off the Meadowlands arena with their cool dance moves. Photo courtesy of Gotta Dance & NBA Entertainment

The stars of "Gotta Dance" have more in common than their love for dance; they are all members of the first ever New Jersey Nets senior hip-hop team. That's right... they are all over the age of 60!

This award-winning documentary, directed by Dori Berinstein, chronicles the experiences of each member of the NETSational Seniors, from audition through performance. Berinstein captures their journeys with the utmost sincerity and sensitivity; she gives viewers a sneak peak into their lives, revealing both the joys and difficulties associated with aging. She also proves that dance doesn't have an age limit, and perhaps most importantly, that people don't have an expiration date.

Each team member is more lovable than the next....

Meet them after the jump!

Peggy - 74: A former 'Miss Subway' and prize-winning "jitter-bugger," Peggy is determined to make a comeback.

Deanna - 65: Deanna played hooky from work to try-out. She was caught by her  boss when he saw her audition for the Nets Dance Team on the Nightly News.

Pat - 70: Pat agreed to try out only to appease her insistent grandson.

Betty/Betsy - 64: Kindergarten teacher by day, hip hop groupie by night. Betty/Betsy is struggling to unite her two disparate personalities.

Edie - 64: Children's dance teacher Edie figures it's now or never to grab her own '15 minute.'

Marge - 83: Marge's granddaughter Marla is a Nets Dancer and her new coach.

Claire  - 63: Started ballroom dancing at 45. Now competes with her 27-year-old dance partner.

Janice - 72: Is not a hip hop fan. She has a been a member of the 'Happy Tappers' for 25 years.

Fanny - 81: Fanny, a line-dancing regular, become a happenin' 'celebrity' in her Philippino community as word of her hip hop stardom spreads.

Willa - 74: A great-great grandmother who sports a new hairstyle every week, Willa says she's been 50 for 24 years.

Joe B - 62: Joe, the only guy, tried out for the team on a dare from his sons. He has no rhythm whatsoever.

Audrey - 60: Audrey, horrified she turned 60, lied to everyone about her age. Now she wears her age proudly on her jersey in front of an arena of cheering fans.

"Gotta Dance" will keep you smiling from start to finish, inspiring you to make the most out of each and every day. It's true that with age comes wisdom, and the world has a lot to learn from these 12 extraordinary senior citizens. They aren't taking anything for granted!

For more information on "Gotta Dance," including upcoming screenings, visit gottadancethemovie.com.

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