Family Program: Day Disco Party with the Pacemakers!

When: Friday, February 20, 2026, 12:00pm

Tickets

Join us for a joyful, intergenerational dance experience where children, caregivers, and families of all ages are invited to move, groove, and play together. This special program is led by a spirited group of older adult dance lovers who bring a lifetime of joy, curiosity, and passion for movement in all its forms.

No dance experience required—just bring your energy, your curiosity, and your willingness to move together!

About the Pacemakers Dance Team

The Pacemakers Senior-Citizens Dance Team is a fierce, funny, and irresistibly inspiring troupe of seniors - age 60 to 87 - whose mission is to upend stereotypes and celebrate old age, one groovy grapevine at a time. To that end, they wear their years of birth, big and bold, on the backs of their costumes for all to see, proving there is no shame in being old or the word “old.” In fact, it’s aspirational. It’s a badge of honor!

It all started when one of their dancers was cyberbullied for being too old to dance in public. Instead of shrinking to society's expectations, the Pacemakers were born out of defiance, resistance, and resilience. Today, the Pacemakers’ dance card is booked year round. They continue to receive enthusiastic accolades, growing a loyal fan base with thousands of requests to perform throughout the United States and around the world!

Advance registration is encouraged to guarantee a spot. All sales are final; refunds and exchanges are not permitted. Programs and dates are subject to change.

Questions? Email familyprograms@mcny.org.

Supporters

Museum of the City of New York's Family Programs are made possible, in part, by the Rochlis Family Foundation, The Eshe Fund, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.