Liberty's Timeless Torches dancers

MYFOXNY.COM - The Timeless Torches are redefining sexy. The house dancers for the New York Liberty, a professional women's basketball team, are little bit older than the average dancer, but are showing no sign of slowing down.

"We're not like the regular dance team where we fit in a size zero and then we're like in our 20s," said Margaret Hamilton.

The over-40 dance team has been around since 2005. They make about 10 appearances a year at Liberty games and other events and have even been featured on "30 Rock." The torches have day jobs and have to audition for the group. They take their duty of sharing Liberty love very seriously.

"They are all different ages, come from all different backgrounds, but when they get to practice they just have a blast and you can really tell that they just have such a passion for dancing," said coach Amanda Rebisz.

The Timeless Torches practice at a rehearsal space twice a week for up to 3 hours a day. They say it all pays off when they get to perform for the New York Liberty.

"The adrenaline rush that comes in and we just love it and we get a standing ovation every time," Hamilton said. "And we're like 'Yes, we did it!'"

"The other day I had somebody come up to me who I had never met and say I was her inspiration," said dancer Shirley Koehler, who turns 72 in April. "That to me was the greatest thing to hear 'cause to me I was just dancing."

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Liberty's Timeless Torches dancers