Biographies
Get to know the Dancing Grandmas!
Judy
Judy joined us in 2025 after retiring from full-time work. After taking tap dance classes as a retirement project, she decided to give us a try! Judy is 66 and lives in Madeira.
Debora
Debora is 66 years old. She began with us in 2019 just before the pandemic and had to wait almost two years before performing! Debora lives in Trenton and has four children and six grandchildren. Debora is also our Booking Coordinator - give her a call!
Cornelia (Nicky)
Nicky joined us in February 2018 and has quickly learned how to tap dance! She is 66 years old, has two children, eleven grandchildren, and nine greats. Nicky lives in Silverton.
Mary
Mary joined our group in 2023. She is 68 years young and lives in Peach Grove. Mary's family includes three children and four grandchildren.
Shelley
At age 68, Shelley lives in North Avondale and has been dancing with us since moving to Cincinnati in 2009. She has four children and five grandchildren. Shelley has been our director since 2018.
Cindy
Cindy joined us in 2021. Formerly from Finneytown, she now lives in West Chester to be closer to her 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Cindy is 72.
Troi
Troi is a two-timer with us! She danced for many years with Harris Rosedale, and is the only one of us who is an original member of the group. After taking 11 years off, she returned in 2011. Troi is 76 and lives in Mason. She and her husband have a blended family of 4 children and 2 grandchildren.
Marti
Marti is 80 and lives in Colerain Township. Her family includes 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. with three more on the way! Marti has been with the group since 2009.
Karen
Karen lives in Anderson Township and is 81 years young. She has a blended family of 7 children, 18 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Karen joined us in 2003.
Jane
Living in Peach Grove, Colerain Township, Jane is 82 years old. She has been dancing with us since 2003, when she first learned to tap dance at age 60! Jane has 4 children, 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
Jan
Jan joined us in 2018. Her family consists of four children, 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She lives in Edgewood, KY and is 82 years young.
Ann
Ann has been with the group since March 2013. She is 82 years old and has 3 children and 3 granddaughters. Ann is a resident of Hyde Park and Florida.