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Keep dancing: 100-year-old leads charity flash mob

Keep dancing: 100-year-old leads charity flash mob

Summary

Bernard Gilbert, a 100-year-old man known for his dancing videos online, led a large flash mob dance in Worcester city centre. The event, featuring a choir and local residents, helped raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK.

Key Facts

  • Bernard Gilbert is 100 years old and is famous for dancing videos that have been viewed over 1.5 million times.
  • He led a flash mob dance to the song "King of the Road" in Worcester city centre.
  • Hundreds of people joined the dance, including members of the Got2Sing choir and local residents.
  • The event raised money for Alzheimer's Research UK.
  • Gilbert started dancing at age 16 after breaking his leg in rugby; doctors advised dancing to help heal his muscles.
  • He says dancing helps him focus and feel alive, benefiting both his body and mind.
  • The flash mob was rehearsed beforehand, with participants practising four dances at home.
  • The event received applause and was described as an inspiring and joyful community experience.
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