Social Club

The Women's Social and Cultural Club met at the Clarion Hotel for lunch and entertainment on October 18th.  Several were sick, they said, but Hats & Taps had a great time entertaining this fun group. The women made us feel very welcome and some even joined us on the dance floor for the last song salute to "Grand Old Flag"!

We may look like we need money, (this women's group always tries to give us a donation), but we do not get tired of letting people know we belong to RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) and do not take money or donations for our group.  Our time is happily donated to the county for the RSVP program.

Hats & Taps make or buy their own costumes and receiving compliments is payment a'plenty.

Rhoda master minded this multi colored Hobo outfit with accessory contributions from Lois and others.

"Side By Side", "Yakety Sax" and "Personality" made up the first set.

 Encouraged by our teacher, Carol, some of us try to use our pipes (voices that is) to sing along with "Personality".

 Formations and heel drops are always challenging on a tight floor.

We can count on Carol to tweak and fix steps until we find our comfort zones.

Remembering those changes challenges our brains....

but that's good for us!

 Second set began with "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", 

followed by "Star Spangled Spectacular"...

 ...And finished with the favorite "Tribute to the Armed Forces".

 Glad again to have all ten of us make it to another event!

Grand Ole' Gals, we are high flying Gals,

and forever may weeee.....

dance!

Country Club Manor

 Country Club Manor on October 11th, provided Hats & Taps their first

opportunity to sport new red vests ala Barbara.
The "Tribute to the Armed Forces" highlights Carolyn,
 here in the front line with the Army.

Connie soars solo representing the Air Force

Carol and Liz march for the Marine Corps.

Carolyn, Mary, Carol, Rhoda, Liz, Linda 2, & Connie.....Hoorah!

Missing in action were Marie, Lois and Linda 1.

The Hollywood Showcase

On Sunday, October 6th, Mission Oaks Showcase honored Hollywood.

 Marie and Mary get ready.

Connie, Marie, Rhoda, Lois & Mary pose while 

the other Five dress for a Classy Tappers number.

Marie & Lois in Barbara's beautiful vests.

Glenn catches Hats & Taps getting ready to go on....

for "I Love a Piano".

Mary really loves a piano and it shows!

 Carol's new choreographed number, "Ragtime Cowboy Joe", 

is a fun, peppy dance.

A nice bow at the end with smiles all around.

Yahoo, Pardner!

Adios Mission Oaks and Audience.  Thanks for having us!

All Ten Hats & Taps made it for the premier of the Black Bart-ettes!

Marie, Liz, Rhoda, Linda 2, Mary, Connie, Carolyn, Linda 1, Lois and Carol, our leader, teacher and choreographer par excellance!

Mission Oaks Dress Rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal for Mission Oaks Annual Showcase was 

Friday, October 4, 2013.  

Good thing Hats & Taps practiced after that lunch!

Lois and Mary looking quite happy!

Connie joined in,

then Marie....

 ...and the whole group got ready...

...to dance!

So happy to have all ten of us together!

 Classy Tappers practice their numbers.

 Our leader, Carol, performs in both groups.

So do Carolyn and Linda1, Linda 2 and Liz. Esther in the middle.

 Rhythm and Shoes do their cane dance.

 A real show stopper and fun for all.

Birthdays Again?

Our Tri-Annual birthdays seem to be coming faster and faster each year.  A welcome get-together to visit and catch up before following up with a full tummied practice.

 

Our budding photographer, Mary, captures the birthday group....

Carol 2, Marie, Lois and Linda 1....

... And the whole group...

Carol 1, Liz, Carol 2, Rhoda, Linda 2, Carolyn, Connie, Linda 1, Lois, Marie and Mary taking picture as well as below, between Connie and Linda 1.

A true celebration with all ten Hats & Taps tappers.

We did miss our entertainer extraordinier, Ruthie though.

We miss, and wish Margaret well too.

The Fab Five

September 8th found a Fab Five at Eskaton Monroe for a military tribute for the residents and their families.  Anytime only 5 out of our 10 can dance, entertain, and find our places is fabulous.

 Eskaton let Liz, Lois and Rhoda out of their cages in time to dance for the audience. Actually, Hats & Taps love this spacious room supplied to us for costume changes.

 These ladies look lovely - and lively in their red outfits!

 Practicing and waiting for Marie and Carol to join in.

Liz, Marie and Rhoda.  Carol was busy getting the music set up.

No action shots this time but the audience was wonderful.

Thank you Eskaton Monroe!

Yakety Taps

Hats & Taps took July off for their annual break.  The group always looks forward to getting back together and shaking the dust off those tap shoes.  Yakety taps soon turned into Yakety Sax, Side by Side and Personality. Our second set; Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Star Spangled Spectacular and Tribute to the Armed Forces, were performed on August 21, 2013, at Windsor El Camino Center.

Hats & Taps has Personality!