We all dream of growing old and staying healthy and jolly.
It’s a myth that aging means declining health or disability. The key to a happy life is reinventing yourself, whatever the circumstances are.
Dance does that kind of magic for some people.
We’ve found a video of a German elderly couple whose boogie-woogie will blow your socks off.
Boogie-woogie is a music genre that became popular in the late 1920s.
At first, it was played at honky-tonks and rent parties on the southside of Chicago but it gained national attention in the late 1930s. The height of its popularity was after the 1938 concert in Carnegie Hall, New York City.
Most call it a form of instrumental blues for piano with eight notes in a bar and the harmonies of the 12-bar blues.
So, where exactly does the senior couple from the beginning fit in this story? Pretty much everywhere. The show has it all: the undeniable charisma, incredible flexibility, some adorable charm and a loving audience who passionately cheers on. The two have broken down all the moves and do everything a boogie-woogie couple is supposed to do.
Everyone dreams of having rock n’ roll footwork like this duo does!
The cute grandma and grandpa are at the 2017 Veteranen Turnier competition.
It was held in Landshut, a town in Bavaria, in the southeast of Germany. As soon as the couple with number 36 is announced, the cute pair steps on stage.
Dietmar und Nellia are about to make your jaw drop.
Everyone is ecstatic about their performance—the crowd is screaming and laughing, which makes us conclude that they are quite famous for their moves.
As soon as the music begins, they set into a great performance!
The show is full-on with the sound of “Down The Road Apiece” by Johan Blohm and The Refreshments. It’s not hard to imagine the firecrackers these two were at their young age. After all, boogie-woogie is the dance of their youth—who could beat them at something they’ve been doing the whole life?
This is one of those videos that makes you genuinely happy for many reasons.
Watching two people who have each other makes you feel so fulfilled—and they probably rock the dance floor just as good as their grandchildren!
Great vitality and a lot of fun, what else does one person need to feel completely happy?!
And it’s not only about the dance—the whole point is how happy and excited they are to have an opportunity to show off a little bit.
These lovebirds put on a show that set the bar for every couple.
You can never be too old to stand up and move a bit.
This is a lovely reminder that life is about having fun.
When you see people their age tearing the dance floor apart, you understand that it’s probably the best way to stay happy and healthy.
Even the judges lost their usual serious composure and smiled during the whole performance. It’s no wonder—there’s no way to resist the happy feeling these two bring!
After being viewed 10 million times on YouTube, the video can serve as a reminder.
It reminds us to stay in shape, not to worry about the age, and to love one another. If somewhere along the line you felt inspired to sign up for some dance lessons, go for it. As you can see, it’s worth it!
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