Dancers & Parents:  Let’s get ready for an AWESOME dance season!  Next weekend is a busy weekend, so we have recapped everything for you.  Please review the following for this weekend’s rehearsals at the Studio!  Some of these items require action, so please read and take appropriate action on ALL bullet points.

Saturday, February 3 – Dress Rehearsal (Costume Check)

• This is a full COSTUME/dress rehearsal at the Studio for both the dancer and mom to learn what will be required with all costumes.   If mom cannot be there at the group’s designated time(s), please find a mom to assist with your daughter. This ‘rehearsal’ is when costumes will be tried on, checked for alterations, changes needed, etc. The dancers will run through their dance in the costume to confirm that it is “stage ready.”  Please bring all costumes (that you have in hand), as well as accessories, tights and ALL shoes.
• The dancers should come with their hair styled in this year’s competition hairstyle (competition make-up is not required).  Click here for the competition hairstyle tutorial document.     Please be on time, as you can see below this is a long day.
• This is a reminder of the schedule for Saturday, February 3: 
  • PREMIER Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Production – 10:00am – 11:00am
  • PREMIER & ELITE Hip Hop, Musical Theater, & both Lyricals – 11:00am – 12noon
  • ELITE Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Production, Jon Carr Small Group, & Hip Hop Small Group – 12noon – 1:30pm
  • BRAVO Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Production – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  • BRAVO & OVATION Hip Hop – 3:00 – 3:15pm
  • OVATION Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, & Production – 3:15pm – 4:30pm

Sunday, February 4

• As a reminder, there is a Showcase Prep Meeting on this day (February 4) at 12noon – 1:00pm at the studio. This is a mandatory (at least 1 parent) meeting.  This replaces the mandatory parent meeting that we usually have on Blocking Day.
• CALLING all PAINTERS: OUR PRODUCTION PROP NEEDS A ‘NEW LOOK’!  We need volunteers (Moms and/or Dads) to stay after the Showcase meeting to help paint the production prop.   It’s a large prop, but “many hands will make quick work.”  Christy says you do not need to be an artist…just know how to roll on paint. Please click here to sign up for painting, and/or bringing paint supplies.
•  We will also take Photo Button headshots on Sunday, February 4.  Please click here for a reminder on the Photo Button detail that was explained in a web post earlier today.  Angela Coppola will be taking headshot pics of the dancers at the following times:
  • 9:50am for PREMIER dancers
  • 10:45am for ELITE dancers
  • 11:30am for BRAVO and OVATION dancers
  • If you want a photo taken, you should have your dancer wear light make-up, and her hair should be in a neat, high bun.  Dancers should wear their white Vibe jacket and competition earrings.
  • Note that you only need to have a photo taken of your daughter if you want a photo button.
  • Buttons are $5 each, and you will receive them in time for Showcase…so order extra if you have extended family coming to see the show!  Payment is due (cash or check payable to “The Vibe”) when your dancer’s photo is taken.  
• Reminder of the Dancer Rehearsal Schedule:
  • PREMIER Lyrical – 10:00am – 11:00am
  • ELITE & PREMIER Hip Hop – 11:00am – 12noon
  • ALL GROUPS:  Full Production – 12noon – 2:00pm
  • BRAVO & OVATION Hip Hop – 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  • BRAVO Lyrical – 3:00pm – 4:00pm

We have some FNDA swag just in time for Showcase and competitions!   Check them out…photo buttons and lanyards!

Photo Buttons

Pin on your pride and joy! We are offering Photo Buttons again this year for our VPC dancers to show our spirit for our girls.

The buttons are 3″ in diameter and will feature a photo of your dancer with a red border that says “FootNotes Dance & Acrobatics” around the outer edge. It can be further customized with your daughter’s name, as an option.  See button example below. Angela Coppola will be taking the headshot photos during a rehearsal day on Sunday, February 4 (schedule for your group is outlined below). Please have your daughter wear light stage makeup and her FootNotes jacket, and competition earrings.   Your Dancer’s hair should be pulled back in a neat, high bun (think recital hairstyle).

Buttons are $5 each, and you will receive them in time for Showcase…so order extra if you have extended family coming to see the show!  We will be taking payments (cash or check) when photos are taken on Sunday, February 4.

Headshots will be taken at the following times on Sunday, February 4 at the Studio. 

• 9:50am for PREMIER dancers
• 10:45am for ELITE dancers
• 11:30am for BRAVO and OVATION dancers

Lanyards

FNDA Lanyards (for keeping your name tag and dance schedules) are also available should returning Vibe members need a new one.  Lanyards are available for purchase at $2/each.   For New Vibe Members:  1 lanyard will be given to each NEW Vibe family, free of charge.

Please click here to access the Google form to place your order for these item(s) now (deadline to order/make payment is Sunday, February 4).   Please make sure that you fill out all fields on the form.

Please click here to view the 2018 Vibe Showcase show order.  Solos, duos, trios, and small groups have been divided between the two shows.   Our Senior solo and the Senior small group dances are included in both shows.

IMPORTANT UPDATE – CHANGE OF VENUE:  Hot off the presses…we have moved the Showcase venue to Norcross High School. The show date is the same (Sunday, February 18 is the show date, with dress rehearsal and blocking day on Saturday, February 17.)   The show times will be at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Showcase Ticket Sales Information

Let’s get ready to sell tickets to our dancers’ 2 amazing shows!  Here are the details:

• Showcase Tickets will go on sale to Vibe members only on Wednesday, January 24 at 12noon.  This is priority ticket sales for our Vibe members.  Please be on the lookout for an email (not a web post) with Ticket Sales information this Wednesday/tomorrow midday.      
• On Thursday, January 25, Showcase details will be posted to our website as a web page and web post for general public ticket purchases.  This is the web page you will want to share with your friends and family for ticket purchases.

It’s time to order earrings! A completed order form is required for all dancers.  You will note the standard competition earrings (for group dances) will remain the same as last year.  New members must order 1 pair; returning members should have 1 pair in good condition. Note that Cheryl will likely change the style of these earrings next year, so having 1 pair of the standard competition earrings is acceptable. She will have extras available for purchase at the studio during the season should you lose your pair.

Production earrings are required for all members…this is a new style that Cheryl has selected so all dancers must purchase this earring.

Click here to access the Competition Earrings Order Form.   Please complete the order form by Sunday, January 21.   

Want easy/fast access to the Vibe Master Calendar on your iphone?!   We have the ‘how to’ documented.

Click here for steps to make an icon on your iphone to easily access the Vibe Master Calendar.

We wanted to recap some of the particulars that are important/required to ensure that you have completed them, as well as share the “All About Competition” document to get you prepared for the competition season.

Below is your “laundry list” of reminders/to do’s to give you a checklist to make sure you have completed these tasks prior to next week’s start of dance classes:

1. OTHER MAKE-UP and DANCER ACCESSORIES:  Please make sure that you have inventoried your make-up bag and dancer accessories based on the “Items Needed for Competition” list that was posted earlier in December.   Click here to be directed to the document.
2. SHOES & TIGHTS:  Make sure that you have purchased the appropriate shoes that are listed in the Shoe & Tights Buying Guide web page.   Please make sure that you select your dancer’s appropriate group to access their information.   And always, please have extra pairs of tights on hand of each type needed, just in case your dancer gets a tear or snag.
3. We have loaded the “All About Competition” reference document to the Members Only section of the web site.   We encourage you to read the document with your dancer.  For returning members, it contains new information (key points highlighted in blue) about competitions, how we should conduct ourselves, as well as general information to assist in making this a fun competition season for both you and your dancer!  We promise that reading this together with your daughter…even if you have been in Vibe for years….will help you and your dancer become better prepared for the coming months.  Click here to be directed to the “All About Competition” reference document.
4. REMINDER – Make sure this date is on both Mom and Dancer calendars:  FULL Dress Rehearsal on Saturday, February 3 is a SUPER-IMPORTANT day for both Mom and Dancer to be at the studio/on time.   Any alterations to costumes and/or undergarments needed will be discussed at that time.  If you (Mom) are not available during your dancer’s dress rehearsal time(s), please designate another Mom to take notes and ask questions for your dancer.
5. Lastly, please check the Master Calendar often.   Keeping your schedule in sync with the Master Calendar is VERY important to your dancer and the entire team.   Please continue to check the Master Calendar against your personal calendar to ensure that all dates are appropriately aligned (correct date and time is noted on your calendar).

Reminder:  These documents noted above are password protected on our website.   Please email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com if you need a reminder of the password.

The Solo, Duo, & Trio Signup Genius has been updated with January dates.  As a reminder, this signup will be used throughout the year to book rehearsals for your dancer if she is competing with a solo, duo, and/or trio.    If you have multiple of these dances, make sure that you note on the signup genius, if it is your dancer’s solo, duo, or trio dance to be rehearsed.    Please make sure that only 1 mom or dancer signs up for a given slot for a duo or trio.

Click here to access the Signup Genius.  As a reminder:

• Please bring your music to the private lesson.
• Please book only 1 slot per month, per dancer/dance.   If extra time slots are available later in any given month where a second slot can be booked, you will be made aware.
• As always, dancers are always free to book an empty room to practice on their own.

If you have any questions on this, please email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

Happy New Year to everyone! 

We are looking forward to seeing everyone next week!  A couple of reminders:   Regular FootNotes Classes resume on Monday, January 8.   All rehearsals are mandatory from here on out!

The following are Master Calendar updates to share with you.  Please remember to review the  Master Calendar for the latest updates.  

• Friday, January 12
  • PREMIER Production – 5:00pm – 6:30pm
  • ELITE Production – 6:30pm – 8:00pm
• Sunday, January 14
  • BRAVO Lyrical – 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • BRAVO Production 2:00pm – 2:45pm
  • BRAVO & OVATION Hip Hop – 2:45pm – 3:45pm
  • OVATION Production 3:45pm – 4:30pm
• Saturday, January 20
  • ELITE Small Groups Hip Hop & Jon Carr – 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • PREMIER & ELITE Hip Hop – 12:30pm – 1:30pm
  • PREMIER & ELITE Musical Theater – 1:30pm – 3:30pm
• Sunday, January 21
  • PREMIER Lyrical  – 10:00am – 12:30pm
  • PREMIER Small Group – Elizabeth – 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Saturday, February 3 Dress Rehearsal
  • This is full dress rehearsal day.  Moms and dancers are required.
  • PREMIER Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Production – 10:00am – 11:00am
  • PREMIER & ELITE Hip Hop, Musical Theater, & both Lyricals – 11:00am – 12noon
  • ELITE Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Production, Jon Carr Small Group, & Hip Hop Small Group – 12noon – 1:30pm
  • BRAVO Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Production – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  • BRAVO & OVATION Hip Hop – 3:00 – 3:15pm
  • OVATION Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, & Production – 3:15pm – 4:30pm
• Sunday, February 4
  • This is a regular Rehearsal day – for dancers only (not a dress rehearsal).
  • PREMIER Lyrical – 10:00am – 11:00am
  • ELITE & PREMIER Hip Hop – 11:00am – 12noon
  • ALL GROUPS:  Full Production – 12noon – 2:00pm
  • BRAVO & OVATION Hip Hop – 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  • BRAVO Lyrical – 3:00pm – 4:00pm
• Sunday, February 11
  • PREMIER Small Group – 11:00am – 11:45am
  • ELITE – Lyrical – 11:45am – 12:30pm
  • ELITE Small Group – Hip Hop – 12:30pm – 1:15pm
  • ELITE Small Group – Jon Carr – 1:15pm – 2:00pm
• Saturday, March 3
  • BRAVO & OVATION – Hip Hop – 10:00am – 11:00am
  • ALL GROUPS:  Full Production – 11:00am – 12:30pm
  • ELITE & PREMIER Hip Hop – 12:30pm – 1:30pm
  • ELITE & PREMIER Musical Theater – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  • PREMIER Lyrical – 3:00pm – 4:00pm
• Sunday, March 4
  • PREMIER Small Group – 11:00am – 12noon
  • ELITE – Lyrical – 12noon – 1:00pm
  • ELITE Small Group – Hip Hop – 1:00pm – 1:45pm
  • ELITE Small Group – Jon Carr – 1:45pm – 2:30pm
  • BRAVO – Lyrical – 2:30pm – 3:30pm
• You will note that the weekend of March 16 is “to be scheduled” once spring break details are known for some dancers.

Here we go!!  It is going to be an AWESOME dance season!