Viral dancing seniors inspire Italy's ageing population to move
Summary
An elderly dancing pair in Rome, Pasquale Iannotta (70) and Elisa Fava (79), became popular on social media after a video of them dancing in a public square went viral. They have appeared on national TV and hope their dancing will encourage other older people in Italy to stay active.Key Facts
- Pasquale Iannotta and Elisa Fava are seniors who dance regularly in Rome’s Testaccio district.
- A video of their street dance performance was shared online and received over 370,000 likes.
- Rome’s mayor praised the dancers and called their video beautiful.
- The pair performed on Italy’s national TV channel Rai Uno after gaining popularity.
- Italy has the oldest population in the European Union, with a median age of 49.1 years.
- Italy’s birth rate fell nearly 4% last year, reaching an 80-year low.
- Seniors being physically active is important for health, including brain and heart benefits.
- The dancers encourage other retired people to be active instead of sitting and watching TV.
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