Cheryl generously paid the imagine media fee for each family. So make sure you take advantage of this great opportunity. There are some amazing pictures and videos of our dancers.

In order to access the photos and videos you need to click on the link below and input each of your dancers information. After this step is done it will ask you to log in to your dance bug account. Once that is finished the photos and videos will be saved to your app or you can view them on your computer after logging in to dance bug. From there you can download them to your phone or computer.

Dance Bug Media Link

**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.

Click here to access the Applause Dance Competition PRELIMINARY schedule for NEXT WEEKEND, March 14-16 in Carrollton, GA.   The competition is saying this is a preliminary schedule, so it may change somewhat between now and next week.   But likely, the day(s) your dancer’s dance(s) is/are posted on, 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 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.

As we head into competition season, the All About Competition document has been updated for the 2024-2025 season. Click here to access the document. There is new information included in this version (ie…updated hairstyle info for this year!) so make sure you and your dancer give it a good read!   This document can also be found on the Member Information Page.

Our 1st competition is next weekend!!!! Final details including the competition schedule are now available for Imagine National Dance Challenge, the weekend of March 7-9! Links below:

• All Things Imagine! (where to go, what to bring, what time to be there etc….)
• SCHEDULE 
• Printable schedule sized to fold & fit your lanyard 

*IMPORTANT: This competition requires a waiver to be signed for each dancer prior to the event. Click here to access the link to the waiver.  Enter your dancers name and your email address. You will immediately receive an email with a link to digitally sign for your dancer.  You must complete this step for the waiver to be signed for your dancer. Dancers that have not completed and electronically signed the waiver will not be permitted to enter the venue. Waiver must be complete no later than THIS Friday, February 28.

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

As we head into competition season, the All About Competition document has been updated for the 2024-2025 season. Click here to access the document. There is new information included in this version (ie…updated hairstyle info for this year!) so make sure you and your dancer give it a good read!   This document can also be found on the Member Information Page.

Our 1st competition is 2 weeks away!!! Preliminary details are now available for Imagine National Dance Challenge, the weekend of March 7-9!  Click here to review all things Imagine! 

*IMPORTANT: This competition requires a waiver to be signed for each dancer prior to the event. Click here to access the link to the waiver.  Enter your dancers name and your email address. You will immediately receive an email with a link to digitally sign for your dancer.  You must complete this step for the waiver to be signed for your dancer. Dancers that have not completed and electronically signed the waiver will not be permitted to enter the venue. Waiver must be complete no later than Friday, February 28.

We will update the document if additional/updated information from Imagine is sent out including the schedule for the weekend which is typically not released until 1 week prior to the start of the event.  We will post a blog update with changes.

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

SAVE THE DATE! Raise the Barre has been set for the week of Sunday, July 27 through Thursday, July 31. 

It’s going to be a week of unprecedented growth, knowledge, creativity, and inspiration with some of the nation’s most sought after faculty! Classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, and Acro/Tumbling, Turns and Conditioning.  Class schedule to be released in mid-July. 

Date has been added to the Master Calendar which you can access by clicking here.

T-2 days until Showcase 2025!! Let’s do this!

Amy and Elisa have prepared a Showcase Consolidated Schedule/Summary Reminders document, and it has been loaded to the Showcase 2025 Member Information webpage.  It’s #6 on the list and can also be found by clicking here. Please review this document (as well as the detailed Showcase parent meeting document – it is #4 on the list, if you have not had a chance yet.)  These documents include important information for you and your dancer about this weekend!! Click here to access the 2025 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 ticket ushers and door monitors. Please consider signing up for additional responsibility throughout the weekend to ensure Showcase 2025 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.

One final reminder that pre-sale for all Dancer Gifts & Shout-outs ends tomorrow, Friday 2/14.  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 🙂

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 2025 Showcase Member Information Page.  This page has all the links to all things Showcase! The Showcase Detailed Schedule is #4 on the list.

SHOWCASE VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

Thank you to those members that have already signed up for multiple positions on our Showcase 2025 Signup Genius!  Several key/”must fill” positions, particularly Concessions Sales, are still open and need volunteers. Most of these open positions take place before the show or during intermission and require less than an hour of your time. We need your help to get these open positions filled.  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 click here to access the Vibe 2025 Dance Showcase Signup Genius.    

Reminders from the initial post about the Signup Genius:

1.  Please note that many of  these volunteer roles only require up to an hour of your time, so you may sign up for multiple volunteer positions across both shows.    
2. Please be conscious of any time conflicts when signing up for multiple roles.  If you have any questions on volunteer positions, feel free to email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

It truly takes a village and we appreciate the cooperation and support of each of our dance families pulling together to bring Showcase to life!  If you have any questions regarding Showcase 2025, please reach out to Amy Smith or Elisa Bobbitt.

Get excited!! Showcase 2025 Dancer Gifts and Shout-Outs are now available for pre-sale!!  Click here for details on how to purchase.

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.