SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of September "Healthy Aging Month," The Move Free Dancers, a recreational performing dance troupe of active adults, age 50 and above, are taking their message of the importance of senior fitness and empowerment on the road, on a mission to recruit 1,000 like-minded Move Free Dancers. The Move Free Dancers, sponsored by Schiff(R), the makers of Move Free(R) Advanced daily dietary supplement for joint health, and led by celebrity choreographer John Paolillo, a.k.a. Johnnie P., are embarking on a six-city "keep moving" tour across America to motivate their peers and indeed, people at all stages of life, to maintain strong, healthy joints and stay physically fit.

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In each city, The Move Free Dancers are inviting would-be dance lovers to free, informal "master classes" where they'll be taught an easy, mildly aerobic line dance called "The Move Free Dance." [For more information and to download an instructional video, please visit www.movefreedancers.com.] They'll also be provided information and encouraged to consult with their physicians regarding sensible exercise, proper nutrition and starting a regimen of dietary supplements like Move Free(R) Advanced to comfort their joints. The tour kicks off in New York City on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Hilton Times Square, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. In October, The Move Free Dancers will perform at the AARP annual convention, Vegas@50+, in Las Vegas, Oct. 22 - 24. Other scheduled destinations are San Antonio, TX, in November; Florida's Gold Coast in January, and Southern California in February and March.

Only a generation ago, it was commonly assumed that men and women would hang up their skills and aspirations at what now seems an absurdly youthful age, quietly consigning themselves to the sidelines. Fortunately, it is no longer unusual to encounter active, mature adults in the workplace or any other walk of life. As the image of older Americans has been evolving, the dance community has similarly become more inclusive. Many professional dancers, including the great Mikhail Baryshnikov, are performing well into middle age and beyond. Anyone who longs to dance can reach out, join a class and get moving.

"Dance is more popular than ever these days," Johnnie P. affirms, "and joint discomfort doesn't have to limit one's ability to participate. I should know - this is my livelihood - and when I turned 50, I started to feel stiffness in my joints so I began taking Move Free Advanced. I almost couldn't believe how quickly it worked. All the Move Free Dancers take it, and we sure can move!"

The current troupe of Move Free Dancers has diverse backgrounds but certainly have one thing in common: they are passionate about keeping fit and will not let anything get in their way. From academics to doctors to parents and even grandparents, the Move Free Dancers are in incredible shape -- and spirit!

Their Artistic Director, Johnnie P., has been a busy and highly respected choreographer for more than 15 years. His works reflect an in-depth, interdisciplinary mastery of jazz, modern, funk, tap and hip-hop. He has choreographed and co-directed 11 musicals. He is house choreographer for "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" and has worked with high profile artists like Queen Latifah, Little Richard and Ben Vereen. He is the creator of the "NYSC/ALL SHOOK UP" and "SWEET CHARITY Broadway Work Out," as well as the founder of The Adrenaline Dance Company.

The Move Free Dancers maintain a healthy and active lifestyle through proper diet, exercise and a regimen of Move Free(R) Advanced, a daily dietary supplement for joint health from Schiff(R). Move Free(R) Advanced is a proprietary formula that combines Glucosamine and Chondroitin with two cutting-edge, advanced ingredients called Uniflex(R) and Joint Fluid. Move Free(R) Advanced has been clinically tested. And unlike products that just contain Glucosamine and Chondroitin which take up to 4 to 6 weeks to start working, Move Free(R) Advanced starts comforting sore joints in less than 7 days(1) While results may vary from person to person, many consumers report improved comfort and mobility with Move Free(R) Advanced.

To see pictures, watch videos and learn more about the Move Free Dancers, please visit www.movefreedancers.com. For more information on Move Free(R) Advanced, please visit www.movefreeadvanced.com. To join the movement and register for the free Move Free Dancers "master class" on Sept. 18 in New York City, please call toll-free 866-922-3461.

About Schiff Nutrition International and Move Free(R) Advanced

Move Free(R) Advanced is a dietary supplement for joint health from Salt Lake City-based Schiff(R), one of the most trusted and respected brands in the nutritional supplement industry. Schiff(R) has provided consumers with pure, high quality nutrition products for more than 70 years. Schiff(R) guarantees the purity and potency of its products with stringent quality controls at every point throughout the sourcing, manufacturing, packaging and distribution processes. For more information, visit www.schiffvitamins.com.

(1) Independent human clinical study (Los Angeles, 2008).

SOURCE Schiff Nutrition