This is just a reminder that TODAY is the day for the Big/Little Sister Reveal! The grass at the park is a little ‘mushy’ from the rain so dress accordingly. We will plan to use the Pavilion area.

Big Sisters:   Please plan on arriving at the park by 5:15pm with your “you know what” per the email that was sent to you.    Please carpool from FootNotes.  

Little Sisters: Please arrive at FootNotes to carpool to the park between 5:30pm and 5:40pm at the very latest.   Please remember to bring your “you know what” per the email that was sent to you.  

Everyone, please wear masks.

Park address is: 10570 Roxburgh Ln, Roswell, GA 30076

The Reveal will start at 5:45pm at the park.

We are fairly certain you have felt the pressure of dance season taking shape from the last couple of weeks…lots of emails, meetings, and new costumes arriving into your home.  While it is not quite ”showtime”, it is definitely “GO TIME” for this season!!

We have 1 new item for you to take action on:

EARRINGS…Cheryl has selected a new earring for this competition season. ALL MEMBERS will need to order/purchase at least 1 pair of these new earrings.  You will have the option of ordering a second pair as well.  Click here to access the Earring Order Form.  We need this form filled out by ALL MEMBERS by Sunday, January 26 end of day.  

Second, we have included a reminder checklist to ensure you have completed these required tasks in prep for Showcase and competition season…these items need to be completed ASAP if they are not already done:

1. SHOES:  Make sure that you have purchased the appropriate shoes (style and color) that are listed in the Shoe Buying Guide.   Dancers should be breaking in their shoes at class now…you don’t want your dancer wearing new shoes for the first time at Showcase Blocking Day.
   1. As needed, have your dancer wear her competition shoes to her weekly rehearsal class for each dance style to “break in” her competition shoes.  Make sure she takes good care of them, and that they are free of scuffs and marks throughout the season.
2. TIGHTS:   The tights information by group is on the website: Click here to access the Tights Buying Guide. Please make sure that you have the appropriate tights (style and color) for your dancer.
3. 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 in December.  Click here to be directed to the document.
4. LABEL EVERYTHING:   ALL dance costume pieces, ALL accessories, ALL shoes and tights need to be labeled with your dancer’s name.
5. HOTEL RESERVATIONS:  Make sure that you have hotel reservations per the Hotel Info link.  We also recommend that you double-check your reservations with the hotel to ensure that you have a reservation (make sure you keep your confirmation #’s handy because we have seen some of these smaller hotels lose individual reservations in past years).
6. Lastly, please continue to check the blog and Master Calendar often. Keeping your schedule in sync with the Master Calendar is SO 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).

Information is now available regarding the upcoming Nuvo Dance Convention in Atlanta on the weekend of January 24…please click here to be directed to the web page that contains all of the Vibe details about Nuvo!  (This page is password protected with the password given out in August.)  This web page contains a link to a PDF document that includes all info you need to know about Nuvo.    

To do’s for Nuvo:

1. Sign the waiver.  This IS REQUIRED paperwork in order for your dancer to participate at Nuvo, so it must be signed digitally by Thursday, January 23.  Link to sign Dance 360 waiver included in the Nuvo document link on the web page above.
2. If you are available to chaperone the event (we need 7 chaperones each day – 1-2 for each age grouping), please signup using the Signup Genius in the Nuvo document linked on the web page above.
3. Your Group Mom will be coordinating the transportation plan for your group to and from the Hotel (groups generally car pool).  We find that having the group mom coordinate this for each team works out best for the team.  She will be in touch soon with planning.

Our 2020 Vibe Dance Showcase is T minus 7 weeks and counting!   Showcase plans are well underway by our amazing Showcase Chairs and their teams.  It’s going to be an amazing show!

Below is a recap of important Showcase-related dates for your calendar (these are listed in date order):

Show Order will be announced on Friday, January 3, 2020 (this is the order of dances for each show.  This will include which show your dancer’s Solo, Duo, Trio, etc. will be performed in. All Group Dances are performed in both shows.  Senior Solos are performed in both shows.)

Tickets go on sale:

• to Parents of Seniors on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at/around 8am (an email will be sent to you from the GMAIL account);
• to all other Vibe Members on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at/around 8am (an email will be sent to you from the GMAIL account);
• to the Public/non-Vibe Members, January 13, 2020 at/around 8am (will be posted on the Vibe website).
• as a reminder, Showcase is Vibe’s largest fundraiser.  Each member/family is required to sell at least 10 tickets (the ticketing system allows the dancer name to be entered at the time of purchase for tracking purposes.)

Showcase Blocking Day Times:  Sunday, February 2 (assume all afternoon, starting around 1pm until 7-8pm), and Friday, February 7 (assume 5pm – 9pm)

• A detailed schedule of Blocking Day activities will be provided closer to the event.  These times listed in this communication are for your planning purposes and may be adjusted a bit once final schedule is determined by Cheryl and the Showcase Chairs.

Showcase Dress Rehearsal:    Saturday, February 8 (start is 10:15am)

• All moms are expected/required to be backstage with your dancer at Showcase Dress Rehearsal.  Dress Rehearsal is the first run-through of the dances on-stage in full costume, accessories, make-up, and hair.  Moms will help their dancer get organized and be prepared to be “show-ready” during this time.   If you are unable to be backstage with your dancer, please talk with Cheryl ASAP.  You will need to find another mom to work with your dancer during Dress Rehearsal.
• Your Group Mom will suggest either ‘bring your own lunch” or will coordinate a lunch for your team.   You will not have time to leave the venue for food between Dress Rehearsal and the Saturday Showcase.

Showcase Show Times:  Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 4pm and Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 3pm

• Venue:  Denmark High School (address is:  645 Mullinax Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004). 
• Shows will each run 2.5 – 3 hours.
• A detailed schedule of Dress Rehearsal/Showcase Days will be provided closer to the event.  These times are for your planning purposes and may be adjusted.
• A note to Bravo and Starlet moms...we are requesting that you work within your groups to have at least 1/2 of the moms for each group stay backstage at each show so that your dancers have adequate supervision before, during, and after the shows.
• The Volunteer Signup (Signup Genius) for Showcase that will be published after we return from winter break.  ALL groups will have 2-3 moms that are considered “group moms” for each show.  These group moms are volunteer positions where you are responsible for coordinating the dancers on your team at each show.  You may signup for those positions on the Signup Genius when it is published.   
• The Showcase Signup Genius will contain all volunteer positions needed for Showcase.  As always, this is the one event where “all hands on deck” are required to make Showcase successful!

Cherrise is at the studio tomorrow (Tuesday, December 10). Therefore, your dancer’s group may have a different class schedule (times may be different from your dancer’s normal Tuesday class drop off and pickup times).  OVATION, PREMIER & ELITE will have the following schedules on Tuesday, December 10:

• OVATION Hip Hop – 5:30pm – 6:15pm
• OVATION w/ Cherrise – 6:30pm – 7:30pm
• OVATION Ballet – 7:45pm – 8:45pm

• PREMIER Ballet – 5:00pm – 6:15pm
• PREMIER Hip Hop – 6:15pm – 7:00pm
• PREMIER w/ Cherrise – 7:30pm – 9:00pm

• ELITE Ballet – 6:15pm – 7:30pm
• ELITE w/ Cherrise – 7:30pm – 9:00pm
• ELITE – No Hip Hop tomorrow

The Master Calendar has been updated with this information as well.

• The Group Photo PDF has been updated with group arrival times, as well as address and parking information.  Please review the document carefully.  It is SUPER important to arrive on time at your group’s arrival time in order to stay on the photo shoot schedule (it is roughly a 45-50 minute drive to this address without traffic).  Group moms will be in touch to coordinate carpools for each group since parking is limited.   Click here to access the  Group Photo Information web page.   

The Group Photo PDF has been updated with hairstyle information.  Cheryl is waiting on the photographer to finalize the group schedule arrival times, as well as final information on shoot location and parking. As soon as this information is available, we will update the document & send out another web post.  Click here to access the  Group Photo Information web page.   

Cherrise is at the studio tomorrow (Tuesday, November 5.) Therefore, your dancer’s group may have a different class schedule (times may be different from your dancer’s normal Tuesday class drop off and pickup times).  OVATION, PREMIER & ELITE will have the following schedules on Tuesday, November 5:

• OVATION Hip Hop – 5:30pm – 6:15pm
• OVATION w/ Cherrise – 6:30pm – 7:30pm
• OVATION Ballet – 7:45pm – 8:45pm

• PREMIER Ballet – 5:00pm – 6:15pm
• PREMIER Hip Hop – 6:15pm – 7:00pm
• PREMIER w/ Cherrise – 7:30pm – 9:00pm

• ELITE Ballet – 6:15pm – 7:30pm
• ELITE w/ Cherrise – 7:30pm – 9:00pm
• ELITE – No Hip Hop tomorrow

The Master Calendar has been updated with this information as well.