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Director’s Statement
Ageism is rampant.
You hit the big ‘6’
– ‘0’ and you’ve ‘aged out’ of so many things.
People perceive you
differently…assume you can’t or shouldn’t do things….activities
you’ve done and enjoyed your whole life.
Landing that
corporate job or that writing gig is that much more unlikely.
I’ve witnessed
ageism and it stinks.
I’ve also seen the
opposite.
I come from theatre
where age is deeply revered. Professionals on stage and
behind-the-curtain are sought out for their wisdom, their
experience, their professionalism.
This is how it
should be.
I wanted to make
this film to celebrate age and to inspire and challenge present and
future AARP members to embrace life…to go out there and take on
something they always dreamed of doing.
I wanted to make
this film to spread the gospel of theatre legend Florenz Ziegfeld
who observed:
Age doesn’t matter…unless you are a cheese.
The NETSational Seniors rock the roof off the Meadowlands arena with
their cool dance moves.
PHOTO: Gotta Dance & NBA Entertainment
Nets Senior Dancer Deanna, 64, runs off the court after wowing the
fans with her hip-hop performance.
PHOTO: Gotta Dance & NBA Entertainment
Nets Senior Dancer Audrey, 60, rehearses for an upcoming center
court performance.
PHOTO: Gotta Dance & NBA Entertainment
Peggy, 70, prepares for her debut on center court.
PHOTO: Gotta Dance & NBA Entertainment
Director/Producer Dori Berinstein captures the hip-hop magic
backstage.
PHOTO: Gotta Dance & NBA Entertainment
Fanny, 81, and Marge, 83, pose with their Granddaughters, Trixia and
Marla. Both are Nets Dance Team Members. Marla is also the coach of
the Sr. Dance Team.
PHOTO: Gotta Dance & NBA Entertainment
The NETSational seniors bring the arena crowds to their feet.
PHOTO: Gotta Dance & NBA Entertainment
The Nets Senior Dance Team takes in a standing ovation as they leave
center court.
PHOTO: Gotta Dance & NBA Entertainment
Senior Dancer Willa, 70, auditions for the new Nets senior dance
team.
PHOTO: (c) 2006 The Record (Bergen County, N.J.) Photo by Thomas E.
Franklin
The only 'guy', Joe B, 62, auditions to join the Nets Senior Dance
Team.
PHOTO: (c) 2006 The Record (Bergen County, N.J.) Photo by Thomas E.
Franklin
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