The art of swing dancing dates back to the 1920s. While some young people enjoy it as a hobby, it’s no surprise that older generations still dominate this fun, energetic form of dance. Even so, I was not expecting what happened when this couple took the floor…
“Pete and Beulah Mae” seem to be just like any other grandparents at first sight. When they walked out onto the floor, no one expected them to do a whole lot of dancing. I mean, it looked like they were having enough trouble just walking. But of course, maybe they aren’t as old as they seem?
But when the music started playing? WOW! They put on an incredible show that combined astonishing dancing skill with a good bit of humor. At first, I thought they were dancing in costume as old timers. But the more I watched, I realized that they ARE old timers! Wonderful. Something tells me that no matter how old these two dancers get, they will never be too old for dancing.
This delightful performance was initially captured on VHS tape using a camcorder and was recently “rediscovered” when the owners converted VHS to DVD. When ‘Madly Odd’ came across this video, we knew we had to share it with you.
Just remember how excellent TV quality is today and realize you and I have been very spoiled. So with that being said, please do enjoy this video. Best of all? You don’t have to rewind the tape when you’re done watching! Hurray for the Internet!
The video, published on YouTube in 2009, has since amassed over 25 million views. It’s a testament to the timeless appeal of swing dancing and the incredible talent of Pete and Beulah Mae. Their performance continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world.
