One of my favorite movies of all time, Singing in the Rain, is coming to life in my home!
It all started with combining these:
Four quarters secured with packing tape to shoes and he’s off tap’n! Thanks to the introduction in his kindermusik class, Xander was hooked! His enthusiasm was contagious and before I knew it the four year old was begging for tap shoes too!
So naturally, I introduced them to the greatest tap dancer of all time! Need a fix? You Tube can help with that: Make ‘Em Laugh, Moses Supposes and of course the Singing in the Rain sequence.
May I introduce the next generation of Gene Kelly’s…
When I suggested a Shirley Temple movie to them, they promptly refused.
And Daddy breathed a huge sigh of relief.
I think I’m going to file this idea away for those hot summer months when we are home bound next year. Maybe we’ll balance things out then and alert them to the existence Fred Astaire too…
What a fantastic idea, I would never have thought that a few coins could be so much fun. Have you searched for any ‘Tap Dogs’ clips, they are a modern male tap dancing group who were very popular here in Australia not too long ago.
This is so funny, not the least of course is Rich’s reaction! I just love your family, Heather! What a delight!
Also, I am a HUGE Gene Kelley fan with “Singin’ in the Rain” one of my favorites, behind “An American in Paris”. Kelley + Gershwin = AWESOMENESS!
We are an interesting mix around here, aren’t we!!! I think it makes life ever interesting! 🙂 (Poor Rich…)
And YES – Gene Kelly + Gershwin is indeed awesome. As a joke, my mom bought Rich “An American in Paris”. It’s been about 5 years now and he still hasn’t seen it…
Great idea with the quarters! That Singin in the Rain clip brought sheer amazement and joy to the toddler faces here!
The girls LOVE this movie! I can’t wait to try the quarter trick at our house. 🙂
His style is definitely athletic!
They look like they’re in heaven!!! Gene Kelly is such a great dancer, especially because is style is athletic more than artistic (ergo, very appealing to boys!)