Pre-sale for all Dancer Gifts, Flowers & Shout-outs ends this Thursday, 2/19 at 9:00pm.  Don’t miss out on your opportunity to pre-order before the weekend hustle!

Click here to place your pre-order!

See you all on Saturday morning 🙂

Get excited!! Showcase 2026 Dancer Gifts and Shout-Outs are now available for pre-sale!!  Click here for details on how to purchase.

The Vibe’s Showcase Committee has a long list of volunteer positions to be filled for the 2 days of our shows.

A few notes about the Signup Genius:

• Signup Genius has been pre-populated with all Showcase Chair and core committee positions (ie..decorations, lead room moms etc).
• Every Vibe family is obligated to volunteer during Showcase.   We have MANY positions to fill in order to ensure Showcase goes off “without a hitch!”  This is the best time of the year to earn your hours towards the 12 hours required from each dancer family (20 hours for families with two or more dancers). Please note that many of  these volunteer roles only require up to 1 hour of your time, so you will likely want to sign up for multiple volunteer positions across both days.    
• Please be aware of any time conflicts when signing up for multiple roles. For instance, you can not be a Backstage Lead Group Mom and Concessions Sales for the same show as you would be needed in both roles at the same time. However, you could easily be a Backstage Lead Group Mom for the Saturday show and Concessions Sales for a Sunday show, as an example.

**Click here to access the Vibe 2026 Dance Showcase Signup Genius!!   

SHOWCASE DETAILED SCHEDULE

It is very important that everyone please read the attached document to review important details about Showcase, including venue details, drop-off and pick-up instructions, timeline, etc.   Click here to access the 2026 Showcase Member Information Page.  This page has all the links to all things Showcase! The Showcase Detailed Schedule is #4 on the list.

A few important notes about Showcase:

1. Only registered volunteers assisting with backstage duties and Lead Group Moms for each group are allowed backstage during Dress Rehearsal. Lead Group Moms for Saturday, February 21, will assist during Dress Rehearsal AND Show #1. If you are registered for other volunteer positions throughout the weekend, please note your arrival times on the Sign-up Genius (link above).
2. Dancer Arrival Times on both days of Showcase. Please arrive promptly on February 21 and 22.  These times have been added to the Master Calendar.
   • Saturday, February 21 Arrival Time: 10:00 AM (hair and makeup done)
     • All dancers may put on first costume at the venue
     • Saturday’s Dress Rehearsal will start promptly at 10:45 AM
   • Sunday, February 22 Arrival Times: 12:30 PM
     • The earlier arrival time this year allows preparation time for all Showcase Chairs and Volunteers before the doors open for our guests.  This also provides our dancers time to stretch and warm-up before taking the stage.
     • All dancers should put on their first costume at the venue.
3. All dancers must arrive with competition hair and make-up completed.

In addition, you can access the Volunteer Hours Tracking Form on the Member Information Page at any time throughout the season to log your volunteer hours.

We appreciate your cooperation and support to maintain a fun, yet safe environment for our dancer, volunteers, and guests at Showcase! If you have any questions on volunteer positions, feel free to email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

COMPETITION HAIR:

Hair should be in slicked back, MID-low straightened pony with a center part. Top of the straightened pony should be aligned with the top of the ear.

COMPETITION MAKEUP:

• New members: Cheryl has pre-purchased competition eyeshadow/blush palettes for all new members and will apply the charge to each dancer’s account. You will receive the palette next week.
• Returning members, We will be using the same eyeshadow/blush palette as last year with the addition of a new lipstick that you will need to order. Please take an honest assessment of your dancer’s make-up from last year and make sure they have the eyeshadow and blush palette. If either of these are missing, Cheryl has a few available if needed as they are currently out of stock on the website.
• All members, We will be using a NEW lipstick this year that everyone will need to order individually. Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Longwear Liquid Lipcolor in shade “Royal”. Click here to purchase.

ITEMS NEEDED FOR COMPETITION:

**Click here to read through the “Items Needed for Competition” document (which has also has been posted to the Member Information section of the website). Please make sure you review this document ASAP.  For new members, we know this list may look ‘large’, so feel free to reach out to your group mom should you have questions regarding any items on the list.

HAIR & MAKEUP DAY: Saturday, Feb 7th @ 1:30 at the Studio. REMINDER: This is only for NEW MEMBERS (MOM & dancer) that have not been on competition teams in the past.

Vibe Group Photos are now available for your viewing and downloading for social media. Click here to access the Group Photo web page (you can also access this page from the Members Only pull-down menu on the web site).  

When you post any of these pictures to social media, please post and tag with the following: @allurephotoproject @footnotesdance #allurephotoproject #footnotesdance #vpcdancers #wedanceforhelen #vpcshowcase2026  #wedanceatfnda #vibeperformancecompany 

As a reminder, this is a password protected web page. If you have any questions or an issue with downloading the pics, please email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.  

Please everyone take a minute to review the rules for signing your dancer up for a private lesson. We are working to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity. It takes a lot of time and effort to continue to make sure everyone is following the same procedures.

Cheryl has updated the Private Lesson Signup Genius. Click here to access the Signup Genius. Everyone must wait until they receive the email before signing up.

Make sure that you note on the Signup Genius whether you are signing up for your dancer’s solo, duo, or trio rehearsal.   Please make sure that only 1 mom or dancer signs up for a given slot for a duo or trio.

You may only sign up for one slot each time new dates are posted. After 3 days, if there are still spots open, dancers who do not have a solo/duo/trio and would just like a private lesson for technique are eligible to book. These dancers should be prepared to come to their private lesson with an agenda of what they want to work on. 

Dancers, please remember the following:

• Please bring your music to the private lesson.
• Please bring payment (Note: fee increase to $45 for a 30 minute session for both Madison & Cheryl) at the start of each rehearsal.  There is no option to have this charge added to your FootNotes account.  All dancers must pay the instructor directly by either check, Venmo, or cash.
• If your dancer is unable to attend your booked rehearsal session, you must notify FootNotes at footnotesdance@comcast.net, at least 24 hours ahead of your scheduled time.   If you ‘miss’/forget a rehearsal that you have signed up for, you are still responsible for the payment to the instructor.
• As always, dancers are always free to book an empty room to practice on their own.

Studio Booking Process

We will be using Calendly to book rooms for practices and/or to log your required rehearsals for solo, duo or trios. Click here to access the FootNotes booking page on Calendly.

• Solos, duos or trios must log 1 hour each month in the studio on your own. 
• These bookings are for rehearsing/practicing, not playtime. 
• These bookings are dancers only. No parents are allowed in the studios unless the dancer is under the age of 11. 
• Dancers are not allowed to share the room with any other dancer while logging your required rehearsal time (except in a duo or trio). It is on your own. 
• Dancers 5th grade or younger are not allowed to share the room with other dancers at any time. You may have a parent present if needed. 
• Bookings are done in 15 minute time slots. You may book for up to 2 slots a day. We will see how this goes before placing any other restrictions. 
• You will get a confirmation email once the booking is confirmed.
• You will be charged at the end of each month with a fee of $5.00 per 15 minute slot.  
• Your booking is subject to cancellation due to changes in room availability. At which time you will receive a cancellation notice via email.  

The Master Calendar has been updated with several dates and times. Please make sure you keep your dancer’s schedule updated.

Saturday, February 7
10:00-12:00pm – Prodigy / Premier Tap Line
12:00-1:30pm –  Prodigy / Premier Hip Hop
12:30-1:30pm – Ovation – Madison 
1:30-2:30pm – Ovation – Cheryl                                                                                           1:30-2:00pm –  Elite/Premier Open Line “Select Group”
2:00-3:30pm – Elite / Premier Open Line
3:30-4:30pm – Elite/Premier Open Large Group

Sunday, February 8 
11:00-1:00pm – Elite
1:00-3:00pm –  Elite Dress Rehearsal

Friday, February 13
5:00-6:15pm – Prodigy Small Group – Jazz
6:15-7:30pm –  Prodigy Small Group – Contemporary

Saturday, February 14                                                                                                       10:00-10:45am – Premier Small Group Jazz
10:45-12:15pm –  Elite / Premier Open Line
11:45-1:15pm – Ovation / Nova Hip Hop
12:15-1:15pm – Elite / Premier Open Large Group
1:15-1:45pm – Select “Legs” Production Group
1:45-3:15pm – Ovation/Nova/Prodigy/Premier/Elite – Production
3:15-4:15pm –  Prodigy – Madison                                                                                           3:15-4:15pm –  Elite Small Group Jazz

Sunday, February 15
1:00-3:00pm – Elite Senior Small Groups