An elderly woman has become a social media sensation – for her energetic dancing on the streets of Hereford, in the west of England. More than a million people have watched retired raver Iris ...

An elderly man is the talk of the town after he enthusiastically danced at a burial service, where people were singing and gently dancing to the beats of the Akorino drums.

I recently had a conversation with Carol, aged 78, who spends time square dancing averaging about 15 hours or more over a five-day period. She finds it exhilarating and never wants to miss a class.

People observe her in amazement as she continues to move her feet to the music while sitting. She gets up again and starts dancing because she can't contain her joy.

Successful Aging columnist Helen Dennis looks at the potential upsides of square dancing. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 69°F. Monday, June 23rd 2025 e-Edition.