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nightwing1240

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Sun Jan 22, 2023, 07:20 AM Jan 2023

101-year-old Woman Reveals Her Secret to Longevity is Dancing Every Day [View all]

This 101-year-old woman says the secret to keeping herself young and healthy includes daily ballet moves on the barre.

Dinkie Flowers is one of the oldest women in the UK and is eager to offer her tips for longevity.

“I couldn’t live without dancing and I think it’s what’s kept me young and happy.”

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She started dancing at the age of three, and still teaches lessons at her dance school called Dinkie Flowers Stage School to this day.

“I just love dancing, I always have and I always will. I’d advise anyone—and everyone—to start dancing to keep your body and mind young.

“Everyday I go and dance in the studio. The work you do keeps your body supple.”

Link - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/101-year-old-woman-reveals-her-secret-to-longevity-is-dancing-daily/
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I would love to meet this fine woman. She has such a great spirit about her and a positive view. A pretty cool name too, Dinkie Flowers. Bless her

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