ROBERT JOHNSON/ Standard-Examiner Grace's Golden girls practice their tap dancing at the Golden Hours Senior Center in Ogden. Grace Walling (below, right) and Mary Dowell (below, center) help Margie Stotts with her costume. "I suppose I'll keep doing this as long as I can kick my feet." Mary Dowell, one of the oldest members of the group routines as well as the music. She has choreographed about 25 routines they put to 60 different musical numbers. "I started from square one and have learned as I go," Walling said. She dances at the front of the group so others can watch and oftentimes leads the yells and hollers the ladies give as they tap a part they like. By water has also helped with choreography because she had a professional dance group when she was younger. "Some are professional dancers and some have never danced. It's for everyone," Walling said. As the golden oldie music permeates through the Golden Hours Center, it's not only the tappers on stage enjoying the music. Several Golden Hours attendees watch and dance as the ladies tap, which they enjoy too. "Everyone gets involved and enjoys it," Walling said. "Some are here for social reasons, some for exercise and some to clear their mind and body." For whatever reason she is glad they are there and plans to keep with the program for as long as she can. She said she feels the tapping gives her extra energy and extends her life. Fellow tapper Bonnie Clark agreed. "Oh it is so much better than exercise. I was tired of staying home and needed something to do. This place is great," Clark said. Walling said the group brings some emotional well-being as well. "There is something rewarding about hearing the tap. You're thinking and counting. Your memory is improved and so is your general health," she said. Oftentimes the ladies talk about physical ailments, which is good, too. "We're not trying to be professionals. We're just having fun," Walling added with a laugh. Dance Group (Cont'd) Lenore Spencer right, back.