Below are Recital details for Vibe dancers, so please read the entire post!   Our 2026 25th Annual Recital Showcase is Sunday May 31st with shows at 2pm and 6pm at the Gas South Theater in Duluth. Dress Rehearsals will be on Saturday, May 30th at 2pm and 6pm.

For 2pm Show:

• BRAVO & OVATION dancers arrive at 1:15pm for setup of Dream Duffel, etc. for dances in the 2pm show.
• Elite dancer & Vibe mom volunteers helping with dressing rooms should arrive at 12:45pm.
• PREMIER, PRODIGY & ELITE dancers (for “What’s On The Menu”) arrive at 2:30pm. Dancers should be in costume/stage ready, stretched and ready to dance as there will not be a designated changing space backstage for these groups until the 6pm show.
• Please note that your dancer may stay at the venue in between shows IF she has adult supervision (if your group wants to bring in food/eat together at the venue).  Dancers need to be show ready by 5:15pm sharp each day for the 6pm show.
• ALL dancers will be released to the check-in/out area following the 2pm show.
• As a reminder, parents of those dancers that are only dancing in “What’s On The Menu” routine in the 2pm show will not be able to sit in the audience for the performance.   

For 6pm Show:

• ELITE, PREMIER & PRODIGY dancers arrive at 5:15pm for setup of Dream Duffel, etc. for dances in the 6pm show.
• Elite dancers & Vibe Mom volunteers signed up to help with dressing rooms should arrive at 5:00pm. 
• OVATION & NOVA dancers (for “What’s On The Menu”) meet at Check-in area at 7:00pm. Your 6pm show backstage mom will meet dancers at the check-in area and escort them backstage. Immediately following the 6pm show finale, she will bring them back to check-in area to be released. Dancers should be in costume/stage ready, stretched and ready to dance. (Do not bring Dream Duffel or backpack with you as backstage space is tight.)
• As a reminder, parents of those dancers that are only dancing in “What’s On The Menu” routine in the 6pm show will not be able to sit in the audience for the performance.   

IMPORTANT NOTES TO REVIEW:

• VIBE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!!: Click here to access the VIBE Volunteer Sign Up Genius for volunteer positions at recital. We will need ALL hands on deck to help recital run as smoothly as possible. This event will be the last opportunity of the season to make sure you have logged the required number of service hours for your family. It is possible to sign up for multiple roles over the weekend. Only moms listed on the FootNotes Signup Genius will be allowed to be backstage. **In addition to backstage moms for company teams, we are asking for Vibe moms to help with rec classes backstage this year. We want to be sure that all recreational moms have the opportunity to see their dancer during the one time they take the stage this year! Please consider signing up.**
• HAIRSTYLE: Dancers should wear the competition hairstyle (middle part, low pony) for all competition routines.  Note that all ballet pieces must have a low bun. Dancers will need to transition their hair from bun to low pony or low pony into a bun depending on where their ballet routine falls within the show order for both Dress Rehearsal on Saturday and Recital on Sunday.   The bun must be a neat, tight bun. Hairnets are encouraged and helpful for quick, neat buns.   Once the ballet piece is complete, dancers will transition their hair back to the low pony.  For the younger dancers, the backstage moms will handle this task for the dancers.  For the older dancers, the backstage moms will ‘check’ the dancer’s bun to ensure it is neat and secure.
  • REMINDER: ALL dancers must bring your hair supplies…a comb, hairnet, hairspray, and bobby pins to create the bun.  A flat iron and brush may be needed to get your dancer’s pony straightened after the bun is taken down.
• MAKE-UP:  Dancers DO NOT need to wear makeup for Dress Rehearsal on Saturday. For Recital on Sunday, dancers must wear full competition makeup including lashes and our competition lipstick color.  There is no need to change the color of lipstick for ballet.

*Dancer Shout Outs*are also available for pre-sale via the Square link!! The Shout Out will contain your message to your dancer printed on cardstock with a lollipop attached. Shout Outs will be available for purchase on day of shows as well. Click here to pre-order your dancer Shout Outs!

We have 2026 NATIONALS t-shirt & tank options to offer to dancers, moms, and dads! We will offer one unisex t-shirt, one tank and a cropped boxy tee option with our custom Nationals logo shown below.  We are taking PRE-ORDERS ONLY for all options. If you would like to purchase, please Click here for the link to the order form.     

*NOTE: Please ENTER A SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH PERSON you wish to purchase a shirt for (so that we can keep sizing straight). 

You have NOW until THIS THURSDAY, MAY 21st at 9am to pre-order. We will not have samples available for try-on at the studio.

Please note that all sales are final.  Be sure that you double check your sizes and quantities before submitting your order form. Once your order form is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email from Google Forms. If you do not receive this email, your order has not been accounted for.  The total cost of your order will be charged by FootNotes to your credit card on file.

Distribution info will be announced via blog post as soon as we know when the items will be available for pick-up at the studio.

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 and our beloved Seniors!  Because we had such a successful Showcase event this year, the Vibe will pay for both the dancer and one dancer’s guest meals.

Dancers are asked to wear a sundress and dancer’s guest should dress “country club casual.”

A BIG thank you to our EOY Celebration Chair, Jessica Breithaupt, for planning the event! 

The Vibe is selling Recital Flower Bouquets and Trophies again this year! 

Trophies & bouquets are available for PRE-SALE only. Click here to access Vibe’s online store to place your order!

Simply place your order and your flower bouquet and/or trophy will be waiting for you at the Trophy and Flower table in the lobby of the FootNotes recital venue (Gas South District Theater) on Sunday, May 31st prior to the 2pm and 6pm shows.

This is it! Our 4th and final regional competition of the season!

Details and final schedule are now available Bravo National Dance Competition in Athens, GA, this weekend May 1-3!  

• BravO! Competition Details (including important info about the venue)
• BravO! Schedule
• Lanyard Sized Schedule

We will update the blog with additional details and updated information later this week.  Questions on the schedule or any information contained in the document:  please contact us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

Click here to access the FootNotes Picture Week schedule that was sent out.

Below are details about Hair and Make-up for Picture Week, along with specifics about securing your dancer’s spot for individual pictures. 

Vibe Details for Picture Week:

• Dancers need to be in Vibe competition hair and stage make-up (NO LASHES…but you do need mascara) for all group dances.
• For ballet, dancers should wear their hair in a low bun middle part no bangs. If you have ballet pics same day as your group pics, your hairstyle will need to change between the photos so make sure you bring hair accessories.
• At the Studio:  Space in the studio will be limited during picture week.  ALL GROUPS:  If you have 1 or 2 pictures being taken on Monday-Thursday of next week, please do not bring your Dream Duffel.  Just bring your dancer’s costume, shoes and accessories in a smaller bag. Please come “picture-ready” (make-up and hair completely done) and dressed in your first costume.  Bring make-up and hair accessories for touch-ups.   Plan to be flexible given the space constraints.

Allure Deposit Links – Review/take action on these, NOW if you haven’t already!

• Please visit this link for all AllurePhoto info:  click here
• To purchase a PHOTO PASS for pictures (this also “schedules” with Allure that you want your dancer to have an individual picture taken): click here

Competition #3….Platinum, here we come!!  Details and final schedule are updated for Platinum National Dance Competition for next weekend, April 24-26th at the Wyndham Atlanta Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center in Atlanta are now available:   

• Platinum Competition Details (please read thoroughly!)
• Platinum Schedule 
• Lanyard Sized Schedule – sized down to fit conveniently inside your lanyard!

There’s an app for this event!!!  You can now download the Dakiki app to keep track of the live schedule at Platinum!  Register your name and select Competitions / Atlanta, GA / Platinum.

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

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

Saturday April 18

10:45-11:45  Fix You
11:45-1:00 Iced Out
1:00-2:00 All Prodigy
2:00-2:45 “Legs” Production
2:45-3:45 The Doves
3:00-4:00  Zoo Girl

Sunday April 19th

12:00-1:00 Ovation Production
1:00-2:30 Girlz 
2:30-3:15 Nova Production 

Monday April 20

5:00-7:00 Ovation – Cheryl

Tuesday April 21

4:00-6:00 Senior Small Groups

Wednesday April 22

5:00-6:00 Final Farewell
6:00-7:00 Mutants
7:00-8:00 All Elite
7:00-8:00 All premier 
8:00-9:00 Mannequin 

Thursday April 23

4:00-6:00 Bravo Cheryl 
6:00-8:00 Nova Cheryl

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.

Cheryl has updated the Private Lesson Signup Genius for April. 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.  

Photos & Videos from BTS are now available!

In order to access photos and videos, click on the link below and download as you please. Enjoy!

BTS Photos & Videos

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.