Click Here to access the preliminary schedule for Beyond The Stars Dance Competition scheduled for the weekend of March 27-29 at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center in Jonesboro, GA.   

This is a preliminary schedule and times and entry numbers could change slightly, however, the day/days your dancer is scheduled to dance will not change.   We advise that you DO NOT adjust your hotel reservations or travel plans for the weekend until the FINAL schedule is released. We will send the FINAL schedule with all the important competition information once available the week of the event.  

*Important note: This venue is enforcing a strict CLEAR BAG POLICY for the audience.  All bags will be searched upon entry, including dream duffels and dancer backpacks. 

Questions on the schedule or any information contained in the document:  please contact us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

Our Vibe End of Year Banquet and Celebration of our Seniors is set for Thursday, June 4th from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Country Club of Roswell Ballroom.

Country Club of Roswell

2500 Club Springs Drive

Roswell, GA 30076

It will be a fun evening of dinner and celebrating an incredible year for our amazing dancers (+1 guest) and our beloved Seniors!  

More details to come in early May!

We live for the Applause!!  Details and final schedule are updated for Applause Dance Competition for THIS WEEKEND, March 13-15 in Carrollton, GA are now available:   

• Applause Competition Details (please read thoroughly!)
• Final Applause Schedule – please note time changes on Sunday vs tentative schedule
• Lanyard Sized Schedule – sized down to fit conveniently inside your lanyard!

Cheryl paid media fees for all families for this competition! Photos and videos will be available to all following the competition. 

In order to access photos and videos you need to click on the link below, this will take you to the applause parent center on the Applause website. You will be asked to either log in to your parent center account or create a new one if this is the first time you have ever visited the site. Once you are logged in you will see a list of your dancers and right under that will be a list of the competition seasons you have attended. Once the 2026 media has been uploaded there will be a link for you to click on. Enjoy!

Applause Parent Center

**Two very important reminders:

Please do not share any videos of competition dance routines on any social media platforms until the dance season has ended. Please also remind your dancer not to share.

Video and photography are both prohibited inside the theater during performances and could lead to disqualification of the entire studio.

Questions on the schedule or any information contained in the document:  please contact 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 for March. Click here to access the Signup Genius. Everyone must wait until they receive the email before signing up.

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. 

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.

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.  

Click Here to access the Applause Dance Competition PRELIMINARY schedule for THE WEEKEND OF, March 13-15 in Carrollton, GA.   The competition is saying this is a preliminary schedule, so it may change.   But likely, the day or days your dancer is scheduled to dance will not change.   We advise that you DO NOT adjust your hotel reservations or travel plans for the weekend until the FINAL scheudle is released. We will send the FINAL schedule with all the important competition information.  

Questions on the schedule or any information contained in the document:  please contact us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

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

Saturday, February 28
11:00 – 12:00pm – Ovation
12:00-1:00pm –  Ovation / Nova – Girlz
1:00-2:00pm – Nova

Sunday, March 1                                                                                                       11:00-12:00pm – Premier Small Group – Doves
12:00-1:00pm –  Elite / Premier – Mutants
1:00-2:00pm – Elite / Premier – The Final Farewell
2:00 -3:00pm – Elite Small Group – Mannequin
3:00 – 5:00pm – Elite Senior Small Groups

Saturday, March 7           
11:00-1:00pm – Elite Senior Small Groups 
1:00 – 2:30pm – Nova / Ovation – Girlz

Sunday, March 8                                                                                                       11:00-12:00pm – Prodigy Small Group  – Fix You
12:00-1:30pm –  Prodigy / Premier – Iced Out
1:30-2:30pm – Prodigy Small – Zoo Girls

T-1 day until Showcase 2026!! Let’s do this!

Friendly reminder to please review the Showcase Consolidated Schedule/Summary before arrival on Saturday morning which can be found by clicking here. These documents include important information for you and your dancer about this weekend!! Click here to access the 2026 Showcase Member Information webpage.

We ask that you please allow plenty of time to get to the venue and arrive at 10:00am to ensure a prompt 10:45am start of Dress Rehearsal on Saturday (unless you are slotted to come earlier per the Signup Genius to help with decorations).

We still have several volunteer openings for Concessions Sales and various roles that require minimal time commitment before the show and during Intermission. Please consider signing up for additional responsibility throughout the weekend to ensure Showcase 2026 goes off without a hitch!  Click here to access the Showcase Volunteer Sign-Up Genius.  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.

See you all on Saturday morning 🙂

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 🙂