Viral dancing seniors strike a chord with Italy's ageing population

An Italian senior couple dancing in a Rome piazza have become an internet sensation, according to The Local Italy and France 24. Bopping to Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley in a Roman square, the elderly duo's street performance was shared online by a tour operator last week, striking a chord with many in Italy, whose population is the oldest in the EU.

The pair said they hope their sudden popularity will push their peers off the sofa and into a more active lifestyle, France 24 reported. Their message resonates far beyond the capital, particularly in regions like the Marche, where the demographic challenge is acute.