Gotta Dance (2008)

Gotta Dance: Directed by Dori Berinstein. With Joe Bianco, Peggy Byrne, Margaret Dellavalle, Patricia Donohue. Chronicles the first-ever, senior citizen hip-hop dance team for the New Jersey Nets Basketball team, 12 women and man – all dance team newbies, from auditions through to center court stardom.

“Loved this documentary about older folks dancing hip hop for the New Jersey Nets basketball team. Very inspiring. The wonderful personalities of these dancers contrasted against the shallow, self-absorbed young cheerleaders was almost laughable. (How many times did their main coach say u0026quot;Iu0026quot; in the film? Soooo many) I can only hope I will be half as much a go-getter as these ladies (and one gentleman) when i reach the 60 year mark. Teacher Betty/Betsy really stood out. She was such an interesting lady. Hearing their backstories was also a highlight. Anyone who thinks senior citizens donu0026#39;t have anything to offer the public should see this film!”