Well Wrapped

With a pleasant sigh of relief for the big show behind us, a Christmas cloudiness carried us to Crown Plaza on December 13th.  This is a place of giving.  A regular favorite, for the audience, small or large, is always eager to participate and enjoy the tidings of the season.  It's not always about the gift inside, but about the wrapping and intent with which it is given.   Merry Christmas to all!

When we tap our toes and turn around, 

not always in our intended places, 

we remind ourselves of why we're here, 

by the smiles on all those faces.

Wrap Up - Continued

Sunday, December 11th, was a big day!  Hats & Taps nervously prepared for Richard's (Carol's and many others' master tap teacher) River City Taps stage show at the 24th Street Theater.  Rehearsal was in the morning and several groups were to perform.  Carol rolled out her new number, Roxie, for the first act and we finished the whole show with Let It Snow.

Mary, Rhoda, Lois and Connie

This experience was a first for many of us as we danced on a stage looking out to a completely dark space. Thank goodness the dress rehearsal helped work out some kinks and the performance went well. Audience feedback was favorable.  Fun was had by all.  Nerves melted and a Sacramento winter's warm glow sent us home with smiles.

Thanks again to Mary for getting a picture of some of the group.  

December Wrap Up

Where to begin,... oh yes.  December 9th, Hats & Taps performed at the Dante Club for the Pulmo Pals.  Arranged due to Carolyn's connection, we squeezed in 3 wintery numbers for a packed room!   We lost Carolyn's Jimmy this year and are still at a loss for words.  Somehow though, I think Jimmy was there, watching and smiling, and shining through Carolyn's sparkling eyes.

Marvelous Monday, Part ll - The Evening Class

Hats & Taps' Monday started and ended on super high notes.  We were invited to Tap in the evening for an ARC (American River College) class regarding geriatrics.  Caring for seniors is a fast growing industry.  It was the final meeting for this class.  We came to dance, talk about being active seniors and answer any questions the students asked.  Many in our group are retired teachers, if there is such a thing.  Carol is a prime example.  She used to teach, and still does.  Only the subject matter has changed.  Even our most senior seniors confessed their ages which delighted and amazed the class. We learned more about each other as well.  And, we were even asked to do an encore!  Engaging with these students and the wonderful teacher of the class was a very special experience for us all.

We now, not only have a blog, but are out there on several peoples' Facebooks, UTube, and a possible twitter "Eat your heart out Hugh Hefner" comment, that tickled everybody! 

"Hats, I think yesterday was one of the most satisfying of my dancing.  The response to what we are doing was so gratifying.  Thank you all for your devotion to Hats and Taps.  Love, Carol".

Yes, a marvelous Monday, indeed!

A Marvelous Monday

Monday the 5th of December was a marvelous day!  Hats & Taps danced in the morning for the Easter Seals Cerebral Palsy Center.  What a delightful audience and staff they are! They were prepared for us with treats, water and a most charming sign!  We loved it!

 Many from the audience joined us dancing on the floor 

for the final number, Feliz Navidad.  

What a party it was, and a great way to start the day!

Lois, Rhoda, Connie, Mary, Linda 2, Ruthie on the floor, Liz, Carolyn, 

Linda 1, Santa Marie, and Carol.

Thanks to new member Mary for having her phone handy and clicking some pics! 

Our World Needs To Know....

Our Tapping World needs to know that every performance is special to us. We may not always get pictures posted or blog in a timely manner, but there isn't an audience we don't appreciate and enjoy tapping for. We had a wonderful time at St. Anthony's Church on November 17th, 2011.  The sun streamed into the tiled Foyer and twinkled on our tapping toes. The after-show hugs and comments were warm and welcome.  Thank you for having us! 

Who's New To Hats & Taps?

Scary Mary, that's Who!

Some of us think Mary has supernatural Tap Powers. 

She jumped right into Carol's Tap routines with fervor! Mary joined in on Adams Family, her first number performing with our group.  She also helped out with the music, which was greatly appreciated!

Dancing here at the Children's Receiving Home, on October 28th, is always a treat. CRH is one of our favorite venues and near and dear to teacher Carol's gigantic heart.  

 Hats & Taps danced at the Harvest Hoedown for St. Andrew's Methodist Church November 6th, 2011. 

Pictured here is Lois, Liz, Connie, Mary and Linda1.

Mary and Carol with big smiles! 

The Hoe Down went well and a repeat performance of the Yeehaw and New York numbers was stage performed on November 9th, for the Fremont Presbyterian Church. Everyone sang a special Happy Birthday to Rhoda's 87 year old Brother-in-Law, who was in the audience, and Ruthie, our entertainer. We have fun mixing and matching our numerous costumes with Carol's ever growing dance list so our shows are always unique. Mary played the music for us and is excited about dancing again in December. Two more shows before then.

Carol has us learning new numbers,........... always. She tweaks and fine tunes her older numbers so they seem new as well. This keeps us on our toes and wanting to tap into Mary's supernatural powers!  How Mary got involved with Hats & Taps will be posted on her own 

Blog Bio coming soon!