Turns out, this show was a bit different. It was about the group Hip Op-eration, the oldest dance group in the world; officially given this name by Guinness World Records. The show was amazing. Here is a trailer:
The show confronted ageism head-on. While watching the show I could feel myself forgetting for a moment that these elderly people were actually elderly! Instead, I saw them leave the world they were in and embrace a very different one. Consequently, I also saw many young people cross over a bridge of acceptance and praise for the elder group. It really was an amazing transformation.
Sadly, this isn't a group in the United States; rather, it is from New Zealand. It was birthed out of a desire of a young lady, Billie Jordan, who was severely hurt in the Christchurch earthquake in 2011. This was her way of rehabilitating herself. Throughout the one-hour broadcast, she also showed a genuine love and connection for those that she voluntarily coaches and coordinates.
At the end of the show, we were able to see what some of the participants have done SINCE the broadcast. One of the participants back-packed through Asia. Not before the dance troupe mind you --- since the dance troupe was started! Who says age needs to stop you from completing the things you want to do?
Take some time and watch the show - it will be worth your while.
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