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Paddy Jones

Meet Paddy Jones, a super-salsa dancer who proves age is just a number when you've got amazing moves!

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Collision 2018 - Day Three

Collision 2018 - Day Three

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South Vietnam 1970 - Photo by Philip Jones Griffiths
[LJ] Dollie Days - Chimney Jones - THESE DOLLS HAVE QUITE A CHARM TO THEM AND LOST JUNCTION'S LOGO IS SO DISTINCTIVE
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Sông Trà 1967 - © Philip Jones Griffiths/Magnum Photos

Key Facts

Born
July 1, 1934.
Nationality
British.
Known For
Winning a Spanish talent show and competing on Britain's Got Talent as a salsa dancer.
Fun Fact
She is the Guinness World Record holder for the oldest acrobatic salsa dancer.

Dancing Queen of the Salsa!

Paddy Jones is a fantastic dancer from Britain who loves to salsa! Salsa is a super fun dance with lots of spins and fast footwork. Paddy is famous because she's one of the best and oldest salsa dancers in the world.

She even has a special award from Guinness World Records for being the oldest acrobatic salsa dancer! Imagine dancing with so much energy and skill, even when you're older than your grandparents!

From Talent Shows to TV Stars!

Paddy became a big star when she entered a TV show in Spain called 'Tú sí que vales' with her dance partner, Nico. They were so good that they won the whole competition! Later, they even danced on 'Britain's Got Talent' in the UK. Lots of people watched them on TV and were amazed by how well they danced together. It shows that if you have a talent, sharing it can be a wonderful adventure!

Wow! She's a World Record Holder!

Did you know Paddy Jones holds a Guinness World Record? That's a special book that lists the most amazing and incredible things people have done. Paddy's record is for being the 'Oldest Acrobatic Salsa Dancer'. This means she's the oldest person to do those super tricky and acrobatic salsa moves. It's like being the best at a game and getting a special trophy for it, but it's a world record!

Dancing Through the Years!

Paddy Jones was born a long, long time ago, on July 1, 1934. That means she's been dancing and practicing her moves for many, many years. She shows everyone that you can learn new things and be amazing at them at any age. Whether you're 8 or 80, if you love something, you can be great at it. Paddy's dancing is a happy reminder of that!

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