The Vindicator

Older exercise instructors speak their peers’ language

Instructor Bengie Santos, 72, at front, leads an exercise class for older adults at the Dale Turner Family YMCA, April 30, 2026, in Shoreline, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) SEATTLE — Bengie Santos ...
Los Angeles Times

Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ language

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. At a Seattle YMCA, a 72-year-old former dancer leads packed classes of older adults. Participants say instructors ...
KHQ

Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers' language

The students in Bengie Santos' exercise class at the Greater Seattle Y say there's something special about their 72-year-old instructor SEATTLE (AP) — Bengie Santos was a dancer and choreographer for ...
Associated Press

Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ language

Bengie Santos was a dancer and choreographer for 30 years before reaching an age when most artists hang up their dancing shoes and take a seat in the audience. But she wasn’t ready to sit back and ...