Calling all Big/Lil Queens! Presenting the 2026 Vibe Big/Lil Majestic Moments & Regal Rewards monthly activity list!

This is your guide to Big/Lil Fun as we prepare to kick off our spring competition season!! The Big/Lil checklist includes monthly activities or small gift ideas guaranteed to bring a smile to your big or little. This year, it’s not a race to finish first or to check a box. It’s a celebration of you and everything each Big and Lil bring to the Vibe family. The goal is to provide each Big/Lil pair with opportunities to get to know each other, have fun, be silly together, share hugs or high-fives, cheer for each other, and share a few tokens of love and support along the way. Each big/lil pair will also be entered in a raffle for gift card prizes in February, March, April, and May. Each month we will post Big/Lil activity reminders so there will be no need to commit the checklist to memory or scroll through posts to find the information.

To kick-off our majestic moments, we’ll start with decorating a frame for dancer to exchange with his/her Big or Little at Showcase next month. Frames will be available for pickup at the studio beginning Thursday, Jan 22nd!

This season’s shoe styles for your Vibe dancer are now available.  Please Click Here to access the Shoe Buying Guide, listed by dance group.  Please make sure that you select the correct dance group for your dancer.  Dress rehearsal dates will be announced soon and tight requirements will be determined then.  Please have all shoes in hand prior to dress rehearsal.  

Shoe links have been provided to make shopping easier however prior to checking out please make sure the shoe you are purchasing is the right color and style.  Links change from time to time but all information is on the spreadsheet (style numbers and colors).  

Cheryl has updated the Solo, Duo, Trio 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, January 10
10:00-12:00pm – Elite Senior Small Groups
12:00-1:00pm –  Prodigy Small Group Jazz
1:00-3:00pm – Prodigy/Premier Hip Hop
3:00-4:00pm – Prodigy Small Group Contemporary

Sunday, January 11
10:00-12:00pm – Ovation/Nova Hip Hop
10:30-12:00pm –  Elite/Premier Open Large Group
12:00-12:45pm – “Legs” Select Group
12:45-2:15pm – Elite/Premier Open Line
2:15-2:45pm – Select Group from Open Line
2:45-3:45pm – Premier Small Group Jazz

Saturday, January 31
10:00-11:00pm – Premier Small Group Jazz
10:30-12:00pm –  Ovation/Nova Hip Hop
11:00-12:00pm – Elite/Premier Open Line
12:00-2:00pm – Production (Elite, Ovation, Nova, Premier, Prodigy)
2:00-3:00pm – Elite/Premier Open Large Group
2:00-3:00pm – Prodigy Small Group Contemporary
3:00-4:00pm –  Prodigy Small Group Jazz

Sunday, February 1
11:00-1:00pm – Elite Jazz Small Group
1:00-3:00pm –  Elite Senior Small Groups

Please note that the weekends of February 7-8 and February 14-15 will be rehearsal weekends for ALL Groups.  Specific times TBD.

It is time to order your dancer’s competition earrings!!    Competition Earrings are mandatory for all female dancers. Each dancers should have a minimum of 2 pairs of earrings for competition on hand (one to wear and one as a backup).   

Click here to access the Competition Earrings Order Form. We need all orders placed by Monday, December 15th end of day. 

Several local business partners provided Vibe with “In Kind” gift certificate and basket donations that we are offering up for auction to our members. All proceeds will be used by The Vibe for dance company-related activities throughout the season! Each member will have the opportunity to place a bid for any or all of the items listed below. Bidding on all items will close at 8:00am on Sunday, December 14th. You will have one final chance to bid on these items at the Holiday party. Winners will be announced at the end of the party.

Items Available for Auction :

• Aesthetic Specialty Centre: $300 Credit, Diamond Glow Facial, 20 units of botox & more – $1300 value
• Aveda Shampure Wellness Set – $72 Value
• Atlanta Botanical Gardens admission for 4 guests – $116 value
• Club Pilates: One month of unlimited classes & pair of socks – $250 value
• Country Club of the South green fees for 4 guests (cart included) – $800 value
• Crust Pasta & Pizzeria: $50 Gift Card
• Drybar Avalon: Blowout $55 value
• Hand & Stone Massage: 50 min Classic Massage – $80 value
• Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour Family Pack of Tickets for 4 – $500 value
• J. Alexander’s Restaurant – $100 Gift Card
• Marlow’s Tavern Giftcard – $50 value
• Nothing Bundt Cakes: “Cake of the Month” for One Year – $350 value
• Stone’s Cuisine and Cocktails: Basket and gift card – $175 value
• Total Wine & More – Private tasting for 20, Tiffany & Co wine glasses, 2022 Frank Family Cabernet – $850 value
• Wine Basket – $240 value
• Woodhouse Day Spa: 50 min massage – $135 value
• Zoo Atlanta admission for 4 guests – $132 value

**Silent Auction Bidding Process**:

1. Click here to access the Vibe Showcase Silent Auction website.
2. Place your bid on any of the items you choose (please note there is a minimum bid listed for each item).
3. Bidding link on all items will close on Sunday, December 14th at 8:00am.
4. Last chance to bid on Items will be at the Holiday Party on Sunday, December 14.
5. Winners will be announced and winnings taken home at the end of the Holiday Party next Sunday, December 14!

Happy Bidding!

Cheryl has updated the Solo, Duo, Trio Signup Genius. Click here to access the Signup Genius. Everyone must wait until they receive the email before signing up each month.

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 ($45 for a 30 minute session) 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.  

We have DecemberCalendar Updates to share with you.  Please review the following updates to the Master Calendar.    

• Saturday, December 6
  • ELITE/PREMIER: Open Line – 11:00am -12:00pm
  • ELITE/PREMIER: Open Large – 12:00pm – 1:30pm
  • ELITE: Small Jazz – 1:30pm – 2:30pm
  • OVATION/NOVA: Hip Hop – 2:30pm – 4:00pm
• Sunday, December 7
  • ELITE/PREMIER: Open Large – 12:00pm – 1:00pm
  • ELITE: Senior Small Groups – 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • PRODIGY: Small Group Jazz – 3:00pm – 4:00pm
  • PRODIGY: Small Group Cont – 4:00pm – 5:00pm
• Saturday, December 13
  • PREMIER: Small Group  – 10:00am – 11:00am
  • PREMIER/PRODIGY: Hip Hop – 11:00pm – 12:30pm
  • ELITE/PREMIER: Open Line  – 12:30pm – 1:30pm
  • “SELECT”: Open Line Group – 1:30pm – 2:00pm
  • ELITE/PREMIER: Open Large – 2:00pm – 3:30pm
  • “SELECT”: “Legs” Production Group – 3:30pm – 4:15pm