83 Years Dream: European Dance Tour and Video For Health

Have you seen Joel Curry dancing up a sweat? In the charming town of Nevada City and its nearby areas, this 83 year-old dynamo is a familiar sight, dancing five nights a week with people less than half his age. Whether it’s 5 Rhythms, Ecstatic Dance, Contact Improv, or any other style, Joel lights up every dance floor he steps onto, challenging expectations of age and ability.

Joel’s journey into dance began at the age of 75, after the heartbreaking loss of his wife. In search of solace and change, a friend invited him to a dance class. What he found there was nothing short of miraculous: a new lease on life, a supportive community, and a way to physically move through his grief.

Eight years later, Joel’s enthusiasm for dance has only grown. He believes dance is slowing his aging process, unlocking new levels of mobility, energy, and connection. Those who witness Joel can attest to his remarkable vitality, as he sweats, rolls on the floor, and performs moves you’d never expect from someone his age.

Joel’s new mission is to spread the joy and transformative power of dance to people around the world. He dreams of traveling through Europe to share his message of movement and vitality. Joel plans to document his journey with video stories on Instagram and YouTube, inspiring others with his incredible story while he visits dance-floors and humans across Europe.

Your donation can help Joel realize this dream. Contributions will cover modest expenses like travel, lodging, food, and event costs. Please consider supporting Joel in any way you can, and follow his inspiring journey on his Instagram page here.

Thank you for helping Joel continue his dance of life and spread his message of joy and resilience to the world.