Loving life

90-year-old Fountain Hills resident dances four days a week

Preparing for line dancing trip to Ireland

Joan Schrempp is a 90-year-old resident who line dances four times a week.

Photo courtesy of Marie Joholske

It was lovely,” Schrempp said. “They all signed a card for me, they sang and of course, we danced.”

Photo courtesy of Marie Joholske

The cupcake cake for Joan Schrempp’s surprise birthday party.

Photo courtesy of Marie Joholske

Joan Schrempp celebrated her 90th birthday party with friends and fellow dancers at Parkview Tap House.

Photo courtesy of Marie Joholske

Dancing has been shown to boost one’s mood, improve cognitive function and bolster cardiovascular health, and this 90-year-old Fountain Hills resident is living proof that it's not just for the young.

Joan Schrempp is an avid line dancer who began dancing 30 years ago when she moved to Fountain Hills with her late husband, quickly progressing from beginner to improver to intermediate dancing.

Despite two knee surgeries, Schrempp line dances four times a week.

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