Meet Japan's new breakdancing crew - for seniors only

One member of Ara Style Seniors dance group shows off her moves

A group of elderly dancers - aged up to 74 - has set up Japan's only senior citizens' breakdancing group.

They were inspired by the sport being included in the Olympic Games for the first time this year.

The group is called Ara Style Seniors, and it's coached by break-dancer Yusuke Arai.

One member of the group says she hopes to keep dancing until she is 100.

What is breaking, and why is it in the Olympics?

Breaking can be performed in lots of different locations, with no specific kit or equipment necessary

Breaking - which is more commonly known as breakdancing - involves moving your body around on the floor to music.

This is the first year that it will be a sport in the Olympics.

It has previously been a part of the Youth Olympics, which has different sports aimed at younger athletes.

Because you don't need any particular equipment or location to break in (apart from plenty of floor space) the Olympic organisers are hoping it will encourage a wider audience to watch the Games this year, and find a new sport that they love.

"There’s no way I can breakdance at my age"

This is what one member of the group, 69-year-old Hitomi Oda, had said before she joined.

Once she was part of the group she said: "Of course, we can't do anything extreme, but it's fun just to do the easy moves and get the body working."

Now, the dance group are preparing for a performance at a local festival.

Ara Style Seniors have got their caps and colourful t-shirts ready for their upcoming performance

Although they can't quite perform the moves that Japan's Olympic-level athletes will be showing off in Paris this summer, the point of this breakdancing group is to have fun and keep fit.

Organiser and councilwoman Reiko Maruyama said: "You can't help but laugh when you see yourself in these funny poses.

"I think it's great that you can laugh, dance, and stay healthy, and that's why I recommend it to people around me."