91-year-old tap dancer continues to practice, teach with Alzheimer’s

In the 1970s, she founded Hilliard’s School of Dance where she taught ballet, tap, modern jazz and baton twirling to more than 5,000 students in 50 years.

These days, Moore, 91, is still teaching weekly lessons but to a different group: her fellow memory support residents at Dublin Retirement Village.

“When she moved to our community, it was an absolute natural fit to use her love and passion of music and dance as part of a unique way that we can connect with her and bring meaning and purpose to the things she does every day,” said Dublin Assisted Living and Memory Support Assistant Executive Director Victoria Barkin.

Dr. Michael Moore knows Nancy as mom and a devoted wife of more than 50 years to his late father.

And although her memory isn’t what it once was, Moore is still able to find comfort knowing she’s enjoying her passion and bringing joy to others.

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