Jump to content

Timeless Torches

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected from Timeless torches)
The Timeless Torches dance troupe, a diverse group of men and women with their ages (from 41-85) inscribed on the back of their jerseys, performs at a NY Liberty WNBA game in 2022
The Timeless Torches, an over-40 dance troupe, with each dancer's age inscribed on the back of their uniform,[1] performs at a NY Liberty WNBA game in 2022.

The Timeless Torches are the senior dance squad that performs as sideline entertainment during New York Liberty Games in the WNBA.

They are a diverse group of men and women ranging in ages from 40-80+. The Timeless Torches dance in a wide range of styles and are one of the most well known dance acts in sports.[1]

The mission of the Timeless Torches is to inspire and entertain while reminding the crowd that you can dance, live your dreams, and have fun at any age.[1][2][3]

Origin

[edit]

The Timeless dance troupe was founded in 2005[4] and holds open auditions every year.[5]

Notable Media Appearances

[edit]

The Timeless Torches were featured on a 2012 episode of 30 Rock[6] as well as Good Morning America, the Today Show[3] and appearances at WNBA and NBA All-Star Games.[7]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c "The Timeless Torches Are New York Liberty's Dance Warriors. We Need Them". 2025-07-28. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  2. ^ "Courtside Troupe Seeks Dancers Who Defy Age and Other Stereotypes (Published 2012)". 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  3. ^ a b "The Hottest Dance Team In Professional Sports Is A Group of 80-Year-Olds With A Cult Following". Women's Health. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  4. ^ Apr 16, Hannah FrishbergPublished; 2025Share (2025-04-16). "Inside the auditions for the New York Liberty's over-40 dance squad". Gothamist. Retrieved 2025-07-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Courtside Troupe Seeks Dancers Who Defy Age and Other Stereotypes (Published 2012)". 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  6. ^ Harshbarger, Rebecca (2013-08-06). "WATCH: MTA driver gets his groove on with the Timeless Torches dance team for the Liberty". Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  7. ^ "The Timeless Torches". liberty.wnba.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.