With a combined age of 170, Joseph and Sylvia Dolan became unlikely social media stars when a video of them dancing in their living room went viral.
He is 88, she is 82, and they’ve vowed to keep on dancing.
Daughter Jackie Broadbent posted the clip on TikTok which got her elderly parents so much attention.
The idea behind the dancing was to cheer them up during lockdown.
Joseph and Sylvia attracted so much attention that they actually appeared on Good Morning Britain.
“We were visiting her and she just says ‘come on granddad let’s do this’, and we just got up and did it.”
Joseph explained to Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid.
Piers then addressed Jackie.
“Jackie, you must be such a proud daughter because it’s really touched everyone.”
to which Jackie responded by saying,
“Absolutely proud. We just can’t believe how much its gone viral all over. The comments from people are just absolutely fabulous.”
It takes two to tango and at their age, that’s seriously impressive.
Joseph has a weak heart which meant that he cannot stay on his feet for too long.
Sylvia has osteoarthritis and breathing problems caused by COPD but that doesn’t stop her from breaking out the old dance moves.
They may not be able to move like they used to, but during lockdown, when everyone had serious fears and depression.
This elderly couple defied all odds by injecting some fun with all their spare time.
Not to mention they grew old together. That’s pretty rare these days.
So raise your glasses and drink to the Dolans!
They have no plans of stopping. Go ahead and check out Jackie’s videos.
Jackie wanted to get the elderly couple moving around since they were stuck indoors.
“I knew I had to do something and they’ve both always loved a dance, so I started playing their favourite songs and got them up moving.
It’s been marvelous for them. It has really lifted their spirits and kept them positive.”
The world is glad they did.
Joseph has incredible timing for a man his age.
The way he struts and moves his arms to the beat, the way he sways to the melody, is simply fantastic.
Can you imagine what he was like fifty years ago?
Sylvia may have osteoarthritis and breathing problems but that won’t keep her from getting on her feet and showing her husband a thing or two.
She must have had guys lining up to dance with her back in the day!
The songs go from Elvis Presley, to Chuck Berry, to Billy Ocean, and more modern club beats.
These two serve as an inspiration for many.
And even if restrictions have been lifted, their dance videos still bring smiles to faces around the globe.
It wasn’t an easy 2020 but if an elderly couple found a way to inspire and bring joy to others, you can too.
Press play below to see Joseph and Sylvia whip out their dance moves!
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