Posted on Apr 8, 2016
85-year-old veteran takes up tap dancing: 'Never too old to pursue your dreams'
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Arne Mayala may be 85 years old, but he's still got "the moves."
And now — after taking up tap dancing last month — the U.S. Navy veteran's got more moves than ever.
The lifelong fan of song-and-dance films like "Singing in the Rain" found his way to the dance floor somewhat by accident. After passing by Dance Tech Studios in Forest Lake, Minnesota, on the way to the accountant's office, his wife, Carol Mayala, prodded him to sign up for a class.
And now — after taking up tap dancing last month — the U.S. Navy veteran's got more moves than ever.
The lifelong fan of song-and-dance films like "Singing in the Rain" found his way to the dance floor somewhat by accident. After passing by Dance Tech Studios in Forest Lake, Minnesota, on the way to the accountant's office, his wife, Carol Mayala, prodded him to sign up for a class.
85-year-old veteran takes up tap dancing: 'Never too old to pursue your dreams'
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Thanks for making us aware of a very inspiring story about Arne Mayala who has taken up tap dancing at the ripe old age of 85 years old COL Mikel J. Burroughs.
Hopefully he will be able to successfully tap dance for many more years.
Hopefully he will be able to successfully tap dance for many more years.
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ORIGINAL Old Man Dancing: Throws Away Canes!
Your never too old to dance. Watch as Grandpa throw's away his canes and get's down at a wedding. He even goes on and dances with 2 lovely ladies!
That is simply awesome, I hope I have the same spirit when I am that old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXI4VyXrRVM
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Saw a news piece tonight about a 96-year old WW II vet who got to ride in a jet trainer and took the controls for awhile. Even tried to do the landing.
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