clapping shoes

I can't recall what got her started, but Maia has developed a keen interest in dancing... especially tap dancing. Without exception, she makes a daily inquiry to see "clapping shoes" when I'm sitting at the computer. Translation? YouTube videos of people tap dancing. And not just anyone tap dancing. They've got to be good, or she'll quickly state, "Not that one." She seems to have a particular bent for Irish or Celtic performers like Riverdance and Leahy. Good little Doherty.

Here is one of her absolute faves if you are keen to see what I'm talking about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7ahc6vKabo

I can't tell you how entertaining it is when she straps on her own "clapping shoes" and imitates. (By the way, no matter how many times I refer to them as tap shoes, she still refers to them as clapping shoes. Rather endearing.)



I think it's time to see if there are dancing classes for three year olds being offered locally this fall....