Wednesday, March 23, 2016

March Pot o' Gold

Lois looking sharp and full of Fun-Glo!
Hats & Taps danced at Eskaton Gold River on the 15th.
After treating the audience to our Tux Trio of 
New York New York, One and Boys From NYC,
Connie, Lois, Linda 2, Linda 1, Mary, Carolyn, Liz and Carol
tapped their Irish toes to Harrigan, 4 Leaf Clover and McNamara's Band. 
Feeling full Irish outfitted and ready to chase that rainbow.
The audience was golden at Eskaton Gold River. We thank you as always! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Winter Wear & Broadway Fare

Tapping into 2016 at Carlton Plaza February 26th.
Hats & Taps 
Premier performance in their new white tuxedos.
Liz, Lois, Linda 2, Connie, Mary, Carolyn and Carol 
 Carolyn and Connie help each other get ready with the various accessories.
Liz and Ruth are ready for their close ups,...Mr. Demille.
Dancing New York, New York, these outfits sparkle front and back.
Liz and Carol's fancy cane work.
 Mary looking sharp...and happy.
Lois and Linda 2 can sure twirl those canes!
 Carol in back with Lois and Connie in front dancing  
One Singular Sensation.
A line in Boy From New York City
Sometimes a tight squeeze in certain venues but makes for more fun.
Love the green and khaki for Carol's second set of military numbers,
with Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Tribute
Two of us were sorry to miss this one but are happy to live vicariously 
 through the pictures! Thank you Ruth and Mary!
 What a great way to start the year. 
Hats has also been very busy reprising old numbers and learning some new ones too. More shows in March, and the year is zooming by already!

Post Season Tap Party

Hats & Taps end of year party plus birthdays celebration was a huge hit.  We wrapped up 2015 in style.  Well, some of us did.  Guess who is the octogenarian?  Guess again!
Glam Gal Linda 1
The Bday celebs were Linda 1, Lois, Carol 2 and Marie.
We were so glad Carol 2 could join us.
Mary, Carol, Liz, Carolyn, Linda 2, Connie,
Linda 1, Marie, Carol 2 and Lois.
Linda 2 loved her secret Santa gift. Another addition to her collection.
Marie was dazzled by this giant tree bulb.
Connie couldn't wait to try out those special gloves on her phone.
-While warmly wrapped in luxury.
Liz lit up with her new ornament.
Carol's calendar was a hit as well as a few other gifts for being our treasured teacher!
Carolyn almost cost Lois her prized present but decided on something different.
Linda again with her basket full of goodies.
Lois loved her blankie... is an understatement! 
No one dared think of stealing after Lois's long heartfelt appeal to 
leave her and her blankie well alone.
Carol 2 found more friendship with her specialized pillow.
It was great fun to have her share with us.
Mary very sweetly agreed to give me by bulb back 
and don her sparkly bracelet. 
Speaking of sparkly, here is Mary donning our new Tuxedo costume.
We look forward to tapping in 2016!
Many thanks to all that cross our tapping paths!

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Christmas Cheer Week Two

Hats & Taps twinkled their toes thrice this second week of December.   
 Sacramento Manor on the 8th.
Glenn took pictures 
(while still sleeve-casted after shoulder surgery)
This nice big floor was fun to spread out on,
Ruth introduced us and the audience gave us a warm welcome.
Applewood Care Center on the 9th,
provided us a packed room of enthusiastic audience members.
(Behind the scenes getting ready at Applewood.)
Connie, Carol and Marie
And another different behind the scenes space at
Eskaton Fair Oaks on the 11th. Linda 1 and Mary.
Our changing places are none-alike and sometimes challenging indeed.
 Our audiences are worth it no matter what, however,
and we are happy to be able to perform for so many wonderful people!
Ruth, Marie, Liz, Linda 2, Connie, Mary, Linda 1, Carolyn, Lois,
& leader - teacher - choreographer Carol.
Another great floor and audience!
For Let It Snow!
 Carol, Lois and Connie getting ready to Whoa the Sleigh Ride.
 We tell the audience You Better Watch Out!
Santa Clause is Coming to Town!
Little St, Nick, Boogie Woogie Santa Clause and Christmas in Kilarney
finish up this season of Christmas Cheer.
We hope to see you all next year!
Ruth, Liz, Linda 2,Connie, Mary, Lois, Carol, Marie
Carolyn and Linda 1 had to boogie woogie out to other commitments -
prior to this picture taking.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

End of Year Christmas Cheer

Hats & Taps Christmas Season started right out on December 1st.
We were so happy to have all nine of us for most of the shows!
Our special Easter Seals audience filled with Christmas joy,
clapped and sang with such Christmas spirit
on this first day of December.
Treated to doughnuts and juice made our spirits bright alright.
 Ruth rocked us through the holidays in Christmas style!
December 4th at Eskaton Gold River
 Connie, Liz, Carol, Marie, Linda 2
Lois, Mary, Linda 1 and Carolyn
What a nice cozy apartment we had to change in!
Thank you Easter Seals and Eskaton!