Easter Seals Too

On April23, Hats & Taps performed at another Easter Seals location and loved it too!  The introduction and greeting we received from one of the audience members (and all the audience) was super endearing. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the sound of that wood floor.

For those who have not been on the stage side of entertaining, they might not realize how much detail goes into every performance.  First of all, our teacher Carol makes sure she brings the music equipment, sets it up and tests it in advance.  Carol lets Ruthie, our entertainer plus, know the speed and other details of every song so our feet are free to concentrate.

 Then there are the costumes and all the accessories.  Times ten.  We are Hats & Taps after all and believe we can't have enough hats. In our excited-to-perform states, we try hard to keep our various items close to us. Clues and identifying marks help us keep track of our many pieces. Here is an example we thought quite cute.  You can see who it belongs to.  Our favorite Drill Sergeant.

Mary, Linda2, Marie, Linda1, Carol, Connie, Liz, Lois, Rhoda

Thanks again Easter Seals! We enjoyed being with you!

April Showers at Easter Seals

 

 Easter Seals showers us with love every time we perform there!  

April 12th, we were not the only ones 

dancing, smiling and having fun.  

Linda1, Lois, Marie, Liz, Carol, Linda2, Rhoda, Carolyn & Mary 

do riffs in Do You Love Me.

A change of costume and back for more.

 Woo Hoo, thank you everyone at Easter Seals!  

We appreciated the cookies and water and all of the loving support 

you always provide for Hats & Taps. 

See you next time!

RSVP

On March 22, 2013, RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) held a recognition luncheon for all their community service volunteers.     Hats & Taps, as member volunteer entertainers, danced two numbers before lunch.  We are very proud to be a part of RSVP.  All of our practice and performance hours are donated to this program.        Hats & Taps do not take donations or money but have become wealthy with gratitude and joy from the many faces that gleam in the eyes and smile in spite of their circumstances.  Our audiences are inspirations for us and we love to lighten anyone's day with a chance for music and dance.  Carol has over a decade of service under her shoes and this blogger just passed 5 years.  Other members represent one to ten years as well.  Thank you RSVP.  Thanks to everyone!

Women's Social and Cultural Club

Hats & Taps pose just before performing for the Women's Social and Cultural Club at the Clarion on March 20th. 

This used to be the Red Lion Inn and the electrical outlet was a little loose. No worries as we loosened up and went with the current when the music finally flowed.  

A nice big stage gave us room for fun.

 The luncheon aroma tickled our taste buds as we twinkled our toes and tapped away.

Donning our purple vests, courtesy of Carol, we dazzled the audience with New York, New York.

Thank you Frank (Sinatra) and the ladies of the Women's Social and Cultural Club!

One last One, a favorite from A Chorus Line, ....

.....sends us on our way with smiles all around.

Sacramento Realtor's Group

Linda 1 is still working in Real Estate. She juggles Tap, Work and Shows with grace. Hats & Taps performed for her Realtor's Group party on March 13th.  We were honored to be asked and enjoyed the standing O they gave us! What a way to fill a day!

Thanks Linda and the Realtor's Group!

Marching On At Sierra Meadows

Sierra Meadows Mobile Home Park hosted Hats & Taps 

first full March Program on the 9th. 

A lovely venue with plenty of room to show off our stuff.

 Sporting fairly new Black and Whites, we start with Love.

 Do You Love Me is super fun to stomp and twist to.

 We thought we'd never learn Carol's newest, I Love A Piano, 

but now we love to perform the dance too.

 We had a shaky start to the day learning that our Carolyn had fallen and been hurt.

 The Show Must Go On they say and we do our best to hide our concern and make the most of it! Ten minus one equaled nine on this 9th.

Ruthie entertains the audience while we change. She is wonderful at keeping the audience engaged and taking pictures of us with Mary's camera so we can record our shows!

 Carol, our teacher and choreographer, twirls the cane in  

New York, New York.

 Boy From New York, ever a challenge and always a favorite.

 Linda2, Linda1, Mary, Liz, Rhoda, Connie, Carol, Lois & Marie

 A fitting finish to St. Paddy's Day celebrating with Macnamara's Band.

The folks at Sierra Meadows invited us to share cookies and punch and made us feel very welcome with their smiles and encouraging comments! Thank you Sierra Meadows!

Murder & Mayhem in March at Marriott

 Hats & Taps was the opening act for the Assistance League on March 2, 2013, at the Marriott.  A full day of murder and mayhem fun, highlighting Sacramento Authors of murder mysteries, a silent auction and some lovely looking local crafts. 

Carol had quickly choreographed a whole new number to "Somebody's Watching me".  Hats & Taps had fun then tap toed out after our performance and setting the stage for their day.  Thank you for this opportunity Billie, and the photo of our group!