Sparkling Spring!

Two shows in April brought out some colors for Spring. Not to mention Easter Hams up top, doing a favorite "Little Old Lady". The audiences of the Fremont Presbyterian Church and the California Federation of Women's Club, Elks Club, were quite complimentary and fun to perform for.



You can tell by all the smiles that the group loves what they do!

A Little Pampering Goes a Long Way

Even though Hats & Taps celebrates with luncheons trianually, once in awhile, for reasons of the heart, they throw in a surprise party.



A lucky recipient, moi, is still trying to figure out how to say thank you for the generosity and heart-felt concerns showered upon me last summer.

Thank you!

It's About The Kids

February 29, 2010, Hats & Taps,

with Rhythm & Shoes,


danced at the Ralph Richardson Center. Always one of our favorite audiences.


















Little Old Lady is an all-age crowd pleaser.





























Thank you, Rich,(Linda 2's husband) for taking the pictures!

Ladies Who Like To Lunch and Laugh!

Three times a year the ladies involved with Hats & Taps get together to celebrate joint Birthdays, share cards, and enjoy catching up on other things besides Tap. Here we are at Buonarroti Ristorante with a very accommodating staff and menu. Rhoda takes care of the luncheon kitty and tab to the delight of all! This B-day group was Margaret, Carol 1, Connie, Ione and Rhoda.

That Went Fast!

Hats & Taps ended 2009 with five fun-filled shows! The reception at the VFW on December 1st was tremendous. Rhythm & Shoes shared the spotlight, and indeed, Shirley, of R&S, was responsible for setting up this show.

On December 11th, Hats & Taps revisited Rosewood Terrace, ... especially poignant because Carolyn, having spent some time in recovery there, returned to tap for patients and staff. A proud moment for all of us.

Always on the calendar and in our hearts, the Children's Receiving Home welcomed Hats & Taps on December 16th this year. Sharing the spotlight here with Frueh's One Note Band is a special Yuletide treat.

Combining Christmas and Military Tributes hits the mark for SIRS, at the Carmichael Elks Club. Having seen us before, we were pleased to be asked back for December 17th. We thankfully salute you!

Our last December show was a first for us at Crown Plaza. On December 18th, we danced and spread some Christmas cheer in the beautiful Foyer of Carlton Plaza's newly finished Crown Plaza. Seeing the smiles on some of these faces sent us home for our Christmas break feeling warmed and ready to rest up for the coming year. A Happy New Year to All!

Entertainer of the Year Award goes to.......

Well, that was a rather long Holiday break from blogging. Time to get back on track and Bio Ruthie! Our backbone and entertainer plus.

Carol tells it best, ..."Ruthie started tap dance with me at Mission oaks several years ago. Then two years ago she became the Hats & Taps singer. She has fit right in with us. Ruthie entertains with great personality and charm. She is a loving and caring person and that shows in her interactions with our audiences. Ruthie brings a great sense of humor and wonderful stage presence to every show. No matter how much time we spend changing costumes, she is able to keep our audiences entertained. We depend on her to keep the show going." And that, she does, fitting in all our engagements between her ever busy schedules.



Here's Ruthie rushing to entertain the crowd.













With Carol 2 and Marie at one of Hats & Taps birthday luncheons.


Ruthie with Carolyn and Linda.
Thank you, Ruthie!

All Ten

Hats & Taps group pictures taken September 30, 2009. Thank you, Eric!