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Article: Dancing group still has youth in its feet; The Satin Dolls based in St. Louis Park, have been tapping their way into audiences' hearts for 15 years. The dancers, who range in age from 61 to 88, perform at least 40 times a year, and aren't about to slow down.(WEST)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- July 6, 2005
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Byline: Molly Kentala; Staff Writer
"Satin Dolls, line up!" yelled Joyce Hautman from her spot near the stereo.
In a flurry of clacking heels against a tile floor, the women formed two lines and waited for the music to begin. Patty Fresonke breathed heavily as she tied her scarf into place on her waist.
"I'm definitely not as fit as I used to be," joked the former professional dancer. "I'm getting old."
With an average age of 74, the tap dancing Satin Dolls are no young pups, with 57 grandchildren among them. But you'd never guess that from their brushes, steps and taps.
The group began about 15 years ago out of a tap class at ...