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Dick Van Dyke, 93, Inspires Cast with Dance Performance

10/1/2025

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Dick Van Dyke, then 93, performed a desk tap during Mary Poppins Returns filming in 2017, moving the cast to tears.
Director Rob Marshall gained confidence after seeing him dancing in a grocery store.
He completed the routine in two to three takes. He will turn 100 in December 2025.

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Story summary

Dick Van Dyke, then 93, performed a desk tap during Mary Poppins Returns filming in 2017, moving the cast to tears.
Director Rob Marshall gained confidence after seeing him dancing in a grocery store.
He completed the routine in two to three takes. He will turn 100 in December 2025.