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202260 minPGdocumentary

Keep On Dancing

202260 minPGdocumentary

Myf Warhurst hosts a two-part special that follows nine older Australians participating in a 12-week experiment on the benefits of dance for those over 65.

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Myf Warhurst hosts a two-part special that follows nine older Australians participating in a 12-week experiment on the benefits of dance for those over 65.

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Myf Warhurst hosts this two-part special, following nine older Australians over a 12-week experiment exploring the power of dance for people over the age of 65.

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