Tap Up 2012

Hats & Taps tapped up to the end of 2012 with several wonderful shows, and celebrated the year together ala Linda 1 and Carolyn as hosts.  A recap follows after this disclaimer:  apologies from the blogger for such a delay in postings.  Post accident problems plus spouse surgery kept this one out of our December shows, much to her chagrin.

We had a great time at our party.  

We are so thankful for each other and the gifts we share through smiles, music and dance. 

 Here's to the lovely ladies of Hats & Taps!

After the Follies, The Children's Receiving Home received Hats & Taps on October26th.  The Atrium was visited on November 9th.  The busy month of December started with Sacramento Subacute Skilled Nursing on the 6th.  Richard's Sierra 11 show, December 9th, was a huge success.  As part of the audience, I was able to enjoy all the groups from a different perspective.

So fun but hard to watch and not be up there with the Gals!

December 10th, DAR at McKinley Park; the 11th Carlton Plaza....

..... the 12th, a return to Yountville Veteran's Home with the Roseville Elks... 

(always a special audience)

Mary, Connie, Linda 1, Carolyn, Rhoda, Lois, Liz & Carol

 Ta Da! A tribute to the armed forces and all our vets, 

and finally, Friday the 14th at Eskaton Lodge Gold River.

Many Thanks to all of the Show Hosts and Audiences.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Special thanks to Mary who took or had the pictures taken to help record the shows!

Fabulous Follies Show Time

Sunday the 21st was a beautiful day and fun for all.  

Our own Ruthie came and joined in this picture.

Dancing "One", as our first number. 

Carol choreographs in her sleep and continues to 

fine tune our favorites!

With broken hearts we complain .."because I couldn't dance..."

but bounce back in no time in, "Do You Love Me".

Ruth, Carol, Marie, Rhoda, Lois, Mary, 

Connie, Carolyn, Linda 1, and Liz

Fabulous Follies Rehearsal

Rehearsing "The Fabulous Follies" October 21st Mission Oaks show.  

Classy Tappers rehearsing "Cab Driver".

Each tap group practiced their two numbers.

A Hats & Taps favorite...

... "One".

Rhythm and Shoes

practice "Coming To America".

Fall Birthday Brunch

 Dancing Do You Love Me in our Poodle skirts.

Before the birthday celebration Hats & Taps did get back into the show swing by performing September 19th at Sun Oaks Assisted Living. The day after our brunch, October 11th, H&T s tapped their tootsies at Heritage House.  After being away for more than a month, these toes certainly needed to shake off some dust.  What fun to be back with the gals and bringing some music and dance to our audiences.

 Marie, Lois, Linda 1 and Carol 2.

Hats & Taps celebrated Fall Birthdays on October 10th, 2012. 

Ettore's lovely room is always a delight.

Carol and Liz with signature smiles while Carol 2, Lois and Connie catch up.

Connie, Carolyn, Linda 1 and Rhoda, - more smiles.

Difficult to get a picture of everyone.

The Birthday group again.

We missed some of our group but it's sure nice to be back!

Summer Break

Hats & Taps usually takes a break in July to travel, beat the heat, and recharge for the next season.  Before the break, however, June performances included our special Easter Seals venue on the 8th and Ashbury Park on June 13th.  

The group, Liz, Lois, Linda 2, Connie, Mary, Linda 1, Rhoda and Carol, (minus Carolyn and Marie) with Ruth in front, enjoyed dancing here, as always. Every performance is like a party and so much fun! Thank you Easter Seals!

Mays End

Hats & Taps ended May with two tap shows.  

Crown Plaza on the 22cd and Country Club Manor on the 25th.  

The theme for both shows was Red, White and Blue Review.  

 Liz and Rhoda preparing for the first number.

Linda1, Carol, Rhoda, Connie, Liz, Carolyn, Linda2, and Lois

The group loves to mix and match patriotic costumes and proudly wear many hats.

Carol's choreography keeps us on our toes in more ways than one.

The formations are fun and challenging.

Carol readies the music for Choo Choo Ch' Boogie

The train takes off tapping to the rhythm of the boogie woogie beat, 

and the audience gets on board.

A Tribute to the Armed Forces brings the show to its close.

Nothing like ending the show on a happy note. 

Carolyn and Linda 2 have a good laugh.

Hats & Taps thank Crown Plaza and Country Club manor for a very nice way to end May.

Birthday Celebrations

Hats danced for the Courtyard Terrace Memory Group on April 27th. 

Thank you for having us. Reports were - all went well. -- 

May 16th brought most of the group together to celebrate 

Spring Birthdays.

 Linda 2 and Carolyn celebrate their springtime birthdays 

Carol lights the special candle.

Oops, must have been a spill. 

Rhoda works quickly to save Linda 1's skirt.

Yippee, success, or these two are just having too much fun!

Connie, Carol and Ruth conversing.

Ruth and Lois.  Must have been some story!

Rhoda wishes the B-day honoree's a Happy Day and another happy year with Hats & Taps

 Liz joins Carolyn and Linda 2 at Carol's studio so the birthday trio is complete.

Mary Cam caught the pictures to record this event.  Thanks Mary!