Elderly Woman Goes Viral For Busting Out The Dance Moves On Cruise Ship

Internet users were recently thrilled by a video of an elderly lady showing off dance moves atop a cruise ship. She took to the middle of the crowd in black trousers, white sneakers, and a strapped top as she wiggled and shimmied to the music with dark shades on.

Magically News shared the wholesome clip on Instagram, and their followers did not hesitate to share the joy from the recorded moment. “Not surprised that she won… thanks for the reminder that you’re never too old to have the time of your life,” the outlet’s caption read.

Users react to the dancing elder

@adventures_in_retirement Lets be the first to make Mrs. Joanne go viral! 💃🏻😂🛳️ She said she couldnt dance LOL… she also said she wants the #AARP vote. I think she killed it 💯💯💯 Share if you agree!!! #danceoff #carnivalcruise #carnivalmagic ♬ original sound – Brad & Chi’s Adventures🛳️🌎✈️

The post has received over 67,000 likes so far, with hundreds of Instagram users praising the elderly lady in the comments. “I thought she was going to start breakdancing at any moment. Loving her energy,” someone wrote. “Give that woman some FREE Daiquiris lmao…you gooooo!” another added, demanding some cocktails for the dancing lady.

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A concerned follower wondered why people attributed weakness to aging and noted that active young people grow into giddy elders. “Why do people have a belief that once you’re older, you lose all ability to do things? People are living longer, and if they knew how to rock the dance floor in earlier years, they still will rock the floor currently,” they explained.

Dancing brings joy

The lady’s joy was contagious as the crowd watched her keenly and danced along, while virtual viewers desired to do the same. “Actual footage of me in 30 years, haha,” someone wrote. “Never wanted to book a cruise so badly in my life,” another gushed, with some other user tagging their friend with the words, “Me on a cruise ship when you’ve gone to the toilet.”

According to health experts, physical activity such as dancing can help reduce the risks of back pain, arthritis, and cardiovascular challenges in post-menopausal women. It is also mentally uplifting when elders move their bodies, and go out of their comfort zone to interact with others. For the viral older lady, she has clearly kept her joints greased and has no problem busting her best moves.