Born to Dance: Meet Lily Mae, the Heart Behind Golden Groovers

What happens when a lifelong dancer, certified Pilates instructor, and personal trainer finds her calling in senior living? You get Lily Mae—and you get Golden Groovers.In this episode of The Golden Gang Podcast, host Brinley sits down with Lily Mae, a newer member of the engagement team at Arbor Terrace Basking Ridge. Lily Mae grew up dancing—literally born into it, with a grandmother who was a ballerina with the Toledo Ballet and a grandfather who was a tap dancer and choreographer who met his wife while casting West Side Story.After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and Choreography from Towson University, cheering for the Baltimore Blast semi-professional team, and building an impressive resume as a Pilates instructor, gym general manager, and certified personal trainer, Lily Mae discovered something unexpected: her favorite clients were seniors. That realization led her straight to Arbor Terrace—and to creating Golden Groovers, a seated dance fitness class that has residents smiling, sweating, and moving muscles they forgot they had.Tune in for a conversation full of warmth, movement, and inspiration—and find out why Lily Mae believes dance is good for the soul.