September Swan Song?

"Summer's End" Showcase at Mission Oaks on September 18, 2011, will be a finale of all sorts.  The show is dedicated to the memory of LaVern Mecham who taught Tap at Mission Oaks from 1985 until 2008. LaVern's Classy Tappers will dance as will all of Carol Stone's tap class groups.  Hi Steppers, TNTs, Rhythm and Shoes, The Elite Feet, and Carol's own Hats & Taps.  Line dancers and musical soloists will also perform.                                                                       

Carol must hide her twin because she can't possibly do everything that she does, and continues to do, with one brain and one body! 

Carol, a Classy Tapper in more ways than one, has been teaching tap at Mission Oaks for over a decade herself and has sparked many a tap fan!  Indeed, this sixth annual showcase, as well as all prior shows at Mission Oaks, has been put on, organized and directed by Carol.  Many helpers lend a hand to help pull this off, but with Carol as the driving force. Or, dancing force.  She retires from teaching Tap at Mission Oaks this month and "Summer's End" may be her final show here. Ya never know with Carol, she continues to teach, choreograph, perform, and practice, practice, practice with her own group, the fortunate ladies called Hats & Taps.

Carol's classes will be greatly missed!  Her much appreciated teaching style has been mentioned before in this blog and various news articles over the years.  Her mantra, "SMILE and HAVE FUN!" has been imprinted on many tapping minds and feet.

Monday night's Hi Steppers will preform their last time together but most of them have morphed into Rhythm and Shoes and will tap forward with much fun doing shows around town and keeping many of Carol's dances alive.

Come join the music and dance fun at Mission Oaks Community Center, 4701 Gibbons Dr., Sunday, September 18, 2011.  Donations will be accepted for the Mission Oaks Holiday Meal Program.