Kara "Bang Bang" Nelson, a 94-year-old dancer, leads the Hip Op-eration troupe from Waiheke Island, New Zealand. The group, with an average age of nearly 80, prepares to compete in the Las Vegas Hip Hop International championships in August 2013. Under the direction of Billie Jordan, the dancers navigate rehearsals and health challenges. They aim to prove that age does not limit passion for dance. The film premiered in Auckland on September 22, 2014, and received multiple awards at the New Zealand Film Awards.

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Meet Kara Nelson, a 94-year-old dancer with a cane.
See Billie Jordan's choreography for seniors.
Find out how a 95-year-old prepares for competition.

Did You Know

The average age of Hip Op-eration members is nearly 80.
Billie Jordan is 44 years old and manages the dance troupe.
Kara Nelson, known as 'Bang Bang', is 94 years old and uses a cane.
The film won the Audience Choice Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

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What is the average age of the members of the Hip Op-eration dance troupe?

The average age of the members is nearly 80.

When did Hip Op-eration apply for the Las Vegas Hip Hop International championships?

They applied for the championships in August 2013.

What awards did Hip Hop-eration win at the New Zealand Film Awards?

It won best documentary, best director, and best cinematographer awards.

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