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VIDEO: Tao Porchon-Lynch of White Plains Advances in 'America's Got Talent'
The 96-year-old dancer is moving onto the second round.

Tao Porchon-Lynch, a 96-year-old yoga teacher from White Plains, kicked up her heels and impressed the judges of ”America’s Got Talent” this week and is moving onto the second round of the televised talent show.
Performing an energetic ballroom dance with her significantly younger partner, Vard Margaryan, Porchon-Lynch received unanimous Yes votes from the four judges and a standing ovation from the audience. See the video below.
“I’ve got to say something, I’m very inspired,” said judge and satellite radio personality Howard Stern. “Seeing a 96-year-old dancing with someone 70 years younger is just too mind-blowing for words. I love it. I love it. It’s an inspiration!”
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Porchon-Lynch teaches classes in Hartsdale and Scarsdale several days a week, despite having had three hip replacements.
“I don’t let anything get the better of me,” she said.
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Photo of Tao Porchon-Lynch from her website.
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