Grandparents love spending time with their grandkids and for the 72-year-old retired head teacher, Bill ‘Gramps’ Jones, this couldn’t be truer. When his 10-year-old granddaughter, Maeve, asked him to be her dance partner for her tap dance recital, he was thrilled. Tap dancing is a complex dance form that utilizes the sounds of the tap shoes striking the floor to create percussion.
Tap shoes have a metal “tap” on both the heel and toe, producing various sounds. There are different types of tap dance, including Rhythm Tap, Classical Tap, Broadway Tap, and Post-modern Tap. Bill felt honored that his granddaughter chose him to be her dance partner and agreed to practice with her to make sure their performance was perfect.
After six classes of learning the tap dance routine, the big recital day arrived. Maeve was nervous, but her grandfather was not. Maeve wore an adorable blue and white striped dress as she took her grandfather’s hand. With a deep breath, she began tapping her feet to Anna Kendrick’s Cup Song “When I’m Gone,” which they had chosen for their performance.
Despite being a bit older than the other dance partners during the recital, Bill didn’t let his age slow him down. They danced with ease and grace, impressing the audience with their rhythm and coordination. It was clear that Bill and Maeve had put in a lot of time and effort into perfecting their routine, and their hard work paid off.
In the end, it wasn’t just a tap dance performance, it was a heartwarming moment between a grandfather and his granddaughter. Bill’s willingness to step in and be there for Maeve when she needed him made the performance all the more special. Their dance brought joy to everyone who watched, and it’s a memory that they will cherish forever.
Despite his age, it was clear that Bill ‘Gramps’ Jones still had the groove when he danced with his granddaughter, Maeve. As they performed their tap dance routine, the audience watched in silence, giving the duo the attention they deserved.
At the end of their dance, Maeve delighted the audience with a cartwheel while Bill watched with pride. However, he surprised everyone when he attempted a cartwheel himself, earning even louder cheers from the crowd. As he did his stunt, Maeve looked on with a smile on her adorable face.
Jaime Jones, Maeve’s mother, couldn’t help but beam with pride as she watched her daughter and father-in-law perform together. She revealed that Maeve had asked Bill to dance with her because they had been talking about how much he loved to tap dance. Bill happily accepted, never expecting to be asked in the first place.
According to Jaime, Maeve loved dancing with her grandpa, and the special time they shared together was extra meaningful since Bill had two other siblings and five cousins to share his time with. Maeve and Bill’s bond through their shared love of dance was heartwarming to see.
It was clear that Bill was extremely proud of Maeve, and the feeling was mutual. After rewatching the video, Jaime decided to share it with their friends and family, but she never expected it to go viral. The video captured the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild, which is truly one-of-a-kind.