Happy New Year to all Vibe Members and Parents!!   We are looking forward to seeing everyone next week.  Regular FootNotes Classes resume on Monday, January 4.  

Reminder:  All rehearsals are mandatory from this point forward.

A Scheduling Note for January:  Cheryl is working on times during the week for each group to complete Dress Rehearsals (with full costume and shoes) during the group’s normally scheduled class time.  We will update you on your dance group’s schedule as soon as it is finalized.  Note that Moms are required at the Dress Rehearsal as any minor alterations, fit changes, etc. will be finalized and communicated at that time.

The Master Calendar has been updated with the following January schedule:

Saturday, January 9

• 10am – 11am OVATION
• 11am – 12noon BRAVO & OVATION
• 12noon – 1pm PRODIGY
• 1pm – 2pm PRODIGY & PREMIER Hip Hop
• 2pm – 3pm PREMIER

Sunday, January 10

• 1pm – 2pm ENCORE
• 2pm – 5pm ELITE

Friday, January 15

• 5pm – 6pm PRODIGY Lyrical

Saturday, January 16 

• 10am -12noon Hair & Make-up Day – Note: This is mandatory for new members only.   Returning Members: dancers will have the same hairstyle as last year.
• 12noon -1:30pm  ALL GROUPS:  Full Company Production
• 1:30pm – 2:30pm ELITE Musical Theater
• 2:30pm – 3pm ELITE The Singer
• 3pm – 4pm ELITE Jon Carr Small Group

Saturday, January 23

• 10am -11:30am OVATION 
• 11:30am – 12:30pm PRODIGY Lyrical
• 12:30pm – 1:30pm PRODIGY
• 1:30pm – 2:30pm PRODIGY & PREMIER Hip Hop
• 2:30pm – 3:30pm PREMIER

Saturday, January 30

• 11am – 12noon ELITE Musical Theater
• 12noon – 2pm ALL ELITE
• 2pm – 2:30pm ELITE The Singer
• 2:30pm – 3:30pm ELITE Jon Carr Small Group

Sunday, January 31

• 1pm – 2:30pm BRAVO
• 2:30pm – 4pm ENCORE

REMINDER:    We need you to fill out the Competition Make-up and Earrings Order Form ASAP today.  We have received the order form responses from 2/3’rds of our dance moms…thank you to those that have filled it out already.  Please click here to fill out the Competition Make-up and Earrings Order Form.  FootNotes will order these items for you, and your FootNotes account will be billed.  

• For returning members…please check your supplies from last year and determine which item(s) you need to order.   We need an answer from ALL dancers.

2 To Do’s:

1. It is time to order your dancer’s competition earrings and competition make-up…that includes eyeshadow, lipstick and blush must be the same color/brand.  Please click here to fill out the Competition Make-up and Earrings Order Form.  FootNotes will order these items for you, and your FootNotes account will be billed.  We MUST receive your response from EVERY (new and returning) dancer by Thursday, December 24 end of day….THIS IS REQUIRED so that Cheryl can place the order.
   • For returning members…please check your supplies from last year and determine which item(s) you need to order.   We need an answer from ALL dancers.
2. The “Items Needed for Competition” document has been posted to the Member Information section of the website.  Please make sure you review this document.  For returning members, there is new information in the document…a few new items added and a couple of hints that Cheryl has added (both highlighted in yellow).

• • For new members, we know this list may look ‘large’, so feel free to reach out to your group mom should you have questions regarding any items on the list.
  • Cheryl is finalizing the January rehearsal schedule, along with Hair & Make-up Day.  The schedule will be posted as soon as it is available.

Our Parents’ Day Out this Saturday (December 19) has been cancelled.  We did not have enough kids sign-up to allow us to have the event.    We hope to schedule another one next month. 

The Production Rehearsal for ALL GROUPS originally scheduled from 12-3pm this Saturday, December 12th has been cancelled. The Master Calendar has been updated with the following revised schedule for this Saturday:

• Saturday, December 12 
  • PRODIGY Lyrical: 11:00am – 12:00pm
  • PRODIGY Production: 12:00pm – 12:30pm
  • PREMIER & PRODIGY Hip Hop: 12:30pm – 2:00pm
  • PREMIER Production: 2:00pm – 2:30pm
  • ELITE with Cheryl: 2:30pm – 4:30pm

In addition, Revolution Talent Competition scheduled for the weekend of March 26-28 has been cancelled and replaced (same weekend) with League of Champions Dance Competition at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center.  Click Here for the updated 2020-2021 Convention & Competition page. 

Our Parents Night Out event in November was such a great success that we’re planning a daytime  event on Saturday, December 19! 

• Just like previous years, we will plan on dancing, games & crafts, pizza, and a movie for children between the ages of 3-10 (event hours are 11am – 2pm).  We need dancers and a few parents to volunteer for the event.
• If you/your dancer would like to VOLUNTEER for the event, click here to access the Signup Genius.
• Volunteers MUST arrive by 10:30am to help setup, lead activities and are expected to stay until 2:15pm for cleanup.    All volunteers must wear a mask while at the event and will be temperature checked upon arrival (we will be using standard FootNotes Covid guidelines).
  • Dancers: You will be expected to assist in various activities with the children, the entire length of the Parent Night Out event.  Dancers who volunteer can earn Beta hours for participating.
  • Minimum dancer age to volunteer is 12 years old.   If Mom/Dad has questions on whether your child should sign-up to volunteer, please feel free to email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

Cheryl will be advertising the date/time soon to FootNotes families.  Please feel free to pass on info about the event to your friends and neighbors!    Click here – Use this link to signup to have your child ATTEND the event.

While our Vibe Holiday party may look a little different this year, we are looking forward to each group being able to have a great holiday celebration! 

Dates have now been set for each team’s party, and details of party activities and games that have been coordinated by our Holiday Party Committee will be going out to Group Moms this week. 

This Year’s Philanthropy Donation Information

Our Philanthropy Chairs, Susie Koagel and Dayna Thomson, have partnered with Canine Assistants as our holiday philanthropy. Canine Assistants places service dogs with people who have mobility difficulties, Type 1 Diabetes, epilepsy/seizure disorders, many other special needs as well as placing Community Service Dogs who provide therapy services  in children’s hospitals. They have provided us with a list of items they are in need of to continue transforming the lives of those in need.  Click Here to view list of donation items. 

What to bring to your team’s Holiday Party:

• Please bring a $15 wrapped gift for a Gift Exchange Game that will be played at each holiday party.  You do not need to purchase a second gift for your Big or Little Sister.
• We are asking for each dancer to bring 1 (or more if you are so inclined) of the following donation items to donate to this year’s philanthropy, Canine Assistants: Kong toys • balls • Febreze room spray • laundry detergent • Lupine 1” four-foot long leash (green) • Paper towels • Scoop Away Complete cat litter • Peanut butter • Squeeze cheese • Trash bags (kitchen, lawn/leaf, tall/big) • Treat pouches • Vidal oxide cleaner • Gift cards (Amex, Visa, Amazon, grocery) • Boxed copy paper • Manila file folders • HP 564 printer cartridges • Scotch packing tape

There is a change on the Master Calendar for ELITE for this Sunday, December 6.  All rehearsals previously on this date have been cancelled. There is one NEW entry – Madison Small Group Rehearsal from 11am – 1pm has been added for this Sunday, December 6.  The Master Calendar has been updated.  Please update your calendars.

Please save the date…actually “save the entire weekend” of February 12 (that includes both Saturday and Sunday, February 13 and 14!)    Our Showcase Chairs, Amy Smith and Elisa Bobbitt, have been leaving no stone unturned to secure a venue for our annual Showcase event.  They are very close to securing a contract with the venue. It is large enough to allow us to have a socially distanced Showcase event.  It is likely we will have a dress rehearsal (blocking), along with 3 shows during the weekend.  Details are being finalized, and we will be communicate with you as soon as they are known.

Any questions, please contact us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.