This is it! Our 5th and final competition of the season.

Details and final schedule are now available Bravo National Dance Competition in Athens, GA, the weekend of May 2-4!  

• BravO! Competition Details (including important info about the venue)
• Final 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 Rehearsal Schedule and 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 any given day, 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.

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

• Please visit this link for all RelevePHOTO info:  click here
• To make a Deposit for pictures (this also “schedules” with Releve that you want your dancer to have an individual picture taken): click here
• This deposit is REQUIRED for Solo, Duos, and Trios, if you want your  dancer photographed in her solo/duo/trio costume(s).   Releve will not be able to accommodate ‘last minute’/same day sign-ups for solos/duos/trios.   You must sign-up for an available “Comp Session” slot for FN. Click here for the link.  There are slots for each day…an example of what you are looking for is: FN compSESSION I MON apr25 .    Click on the link, and you will see the timeslots available.   There are “compSESSIONs” available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.    
• If you want your dancer photographed individually in a group dance costume, you should also make a deposit for that dance, so that Releve knows how many individual photos they will be taking for each group dance.   It helps them with timing/planning.  The Deposit you make ahead of time can be used for any pictures that you end up purchasing from Releve.   Click here to access the Deposits link to find your group to select which dances you wish to have an individual pic taken.

Rehearsal Schedule during Picture Week

Monday

• Lose Control: 5:00-6:00pm
• Premier (All): 6:00-8:00 pm
• Leave A Light On: 7:00-8:00pm
• Up Some More: 8:00-9:00pm

Tuesday

• Quiet Life: 5:00-6:00pm
• You’re Scaring Me: 6:00-7:00
• Dreamgirls: 7:00-8:00pm
• Control: 8:00-9:00pm

Wednesday

• Elite (All): 6:00-8:00pm
• The Real Thing & Roxanne: 8:00-9:30pm

Thursday

• Bravo (All): 4:00-5:45pm
• It’s My Birthday: 5:45-6:45pm
• Ovation (All): 4:45-7:30pm
• Prodigy (All): 5:30-7:30pm
• X: 7:30-8:30pm
• Jumpkin: 8:30-9:00pm

Details and final schedule are now available for our 4th competition, Platinum National Talent Competition in Birmingham, Alabama, the weekend of April 25-27!  

• Platinum Competition Details (please read thoroughly!)
• Final Platinum Schedule
• Lanyard Sized Schedule – available next week

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.

Vibe Season 2025-2026 auditions are May 13 & May 15th!

Reminder that Vibe Season 2025-2026 auditions are NEXT WEEK, May 13th & 15th. An audition form must be filled out by ALL dancers auditioning for the upcoming season. so make sure to fill out if you haven’t done so already! Click here to access the Audition form.

• Tuesday, May 13th Audition Prep Day ~ This is when students will learn the combos that they will perform in the Audition. Dancers can go home, practice and come back for the audition feeling more confident! (Ages 6-10 are from 5:00-6:15pm; Ages 11-14 are from 6:15-7:30pm; and Ages 15 & older are from 7:30-9:00pm).

• Thursday, May 15 Audition Day!! ~ (Ages 6-10 are from 5:00-6:15pm; Ages 11-14 are from 6:15-7:30pm; Ages 15 & older are from 7:30-9:00pm).

Invitations will be announced shortly after the Audition in May.

Details and final schedule are updated for Stage One Dance Competition  THIS WEEKEND, March 28-30 at Gas South District Convention Center in Duluth:  

• Stage One Competition Details (please read thoroughly!)
• Final Stage One Schedule
• Lanyard Sized Schedule – available Thursday

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

Click here to access the Stage One Dance Competition PRELIMINARY schedule for NEXT WEEKEND, March 28-30 in Duluth, GA.   We will a final version to print once the final schedule is sent to Cheryl next week.

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

Cheryl paid media fees for all families for this past weekend! Photos and videos have not been uploaded to the site yet, but it should be updated in the next day or so.

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 2025 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.

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.  

We live for the Applause!!  Details and final schedule are updated for Applause Dance Competition for THIS WEEKEND, March 14-16 in Carrollton, GA are now available:   

• Applause Competition Details (please read thoroughly!)
• Final Applause Schedule
• Lanyard Sized Schedule – available Thursday
• Program

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, March 22
11:00-12:15 It’s My Birthday
11:15-12:15 Up Some More
12:15-1:15 – Lose Control
12:15-1:30 – X
1:30-2:30 – Leave A Light On
1:30-2:30 – Control

Sunday, March 23

**Schedule is still being finalized, but it will NOT include Bravo, Ovation, or Prodigy.