Showcase is just around the corner!  Since this will be the first time that ALL of the Vibe dancers will be dancing together on stage, we would like for the dancers to fill their BIG or LITTLE SISTER’s ❤️ with love, support and encouragement for the big weekend!

We are providing each dancer with 2 cute crafts to make to “SHOW YOUR LOVE” for their Big or Little Sister this weekend.   Each dancer will receive a scratch art heart & a pom pom buddy.  These crafts will be distributed by group moms this week (whenever your group is at the studio next).  Take these home and create them for your Big or Little Sister.  Then write a note of encouragement, and attach a little token of “something sweet” and share all the love with your Big/Little sister this coming Saturday, February 8. 

****The dancers should give their BIG or LITTLE SISTER the crafts with something sweet, along with a note attached to them on Saturday, February 8 after the Dress Rehearsal. ****

SECOND, as a way to kickoff Showcase weekend, we will be celebrating “Throwback Thursday” this week.  The girls are encouraged to wear their favorite old/throwback costume to dance on Thursday, February 6.  

We have added Dress Rehearsal Order to the Showcase 2020 Member Information web page.  This is the order that dances will be run during Dress Rehearsal on Saturday.  It is #5 on the list of items on this web page. 

We have updated the Showcase — Day of Shows Details document with a few more pieces of information in the Expectations sections for both Dancer and Parent.   Please grab a new copy to review/print out when you have a moment.   It is #2 on the list of items on this web page.    

Click here to access the Showcase 2020 Member Information web page that contains both of these documents.  

IMPORTANT SCHEDULE UPDATE FOR Tuesday, February 4 for ELITE, PREMIER, OVATION:  Cherrise is not able to come to the studio tomorrow. The alternative Cherrise schedule has been removed from the Master Calendar for February 4.  Cheryl wants these groups to come to the studio for your Tuesday regularly scheduled class times (with the exception of Elite..see time change for tomorrow below):

• PREMIER:  5:00pm – 8:45pm
• OVATION:  5:30pm – 8:45pm
• ELITE:  5:30pm – 9:00pm

We have added 2 new documents to the Vibe Showcase 2020 Member Information web page.

• The first document added is called “Showcase – Day of Shows Details.” It covers exact timing and expectations of the dancer and parents on Saturday, February 8 and Sunday, February 9.
• The second document is called “Map & Parking for Denmark High School.” It explains details about where to enter the school, parking for Showcase guests, as well as parking for Vibe members on day of shows. 
• Please click here to access the Showcase 2020 Member Information web page to view these documents. (password protected, and it is located under the Members Only link at the top of the website).

Below is a RECAP of documents contained in the Showcase 2020 Member Information web page: 1) Blocking Day Details; 2) NEW: Showcase – Day of Show Details (for next Saturday and Sunday); 3) NEW: Map & Legend of Denmark High School; 4) Show Order; 5) Showcase Signup Genius.

• Reminder that part 2 of Blocking Day is Friday, February 7 – ALL DANCERS at Denmark High School.   Check the Blocking Day Details document for exact times for your group.
• The Showcase Chairs (Lori Murphy and Linda Nowlin) will start the Parent Meeting at 6pm in the lobby area outside the theatre at the school.  It is mandatory for 1 parent to attend.  
• We have a few positions still open on the Showcase Signup Genius.  We need members to volunteer for at least one position on day of shows.   And, if you can, please consider volunteering for more than one of the available positions….there are a few positions that are left (Ticket Usher on Sunday, Prop Dads both days, Shout Out Sales on Sunday, Clean up tasks – both days, Decorations Committee.)  Thanks for everyone volunteering to assist in making this our BEST SHOWCASE yet!      

The Solo/Duo/Trio Signup Genius has been updated – February dates for private rehearsals are now available.   Click here to access the Signup Genius.

Reminders:

• You must bring payment ($30 for a 30 minute session with Cheryl, & $35 for Madison) 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.
• 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.
• Please bring your music to the private lesson.
• 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.

This Signup Genius link is also available on the Team To Do List webpage for easy access throughout the season.

The Master Calendar has been updated with the following February and some March  rehearsals.

President’s Day Weekend – no rehearsals have been scheduled

Saturday, February 22

• BRAVO (10:00am – 12noon)
• OVATION (12noon – 2:00pm)

Saturday, February 29

• STARLET (10:00am -11:00am)
• BRAVO (11:00am – 12noon)
• ELITE – Fever (12noon – 1:00pm)
• PREMIER & ELITE Thataway! Musical Theater (1:00pm – 2:15pm)
• PREMIER (2:15pm – 3:15pm)
• APPLAUSE (3:15pm – 4:15pm)

Sunday, March 1

• ELITE (1:00pm – 3:00pm)
• ELITE – Need a Break (3:00pm – 4:00pm)
• ELITE – Skin & Bones (4:00pm -5:00pm)
• ELITE – Landslide (5:00pm – 6:00pm)

Saturday, March 7

•  BRAVO (10:00am – 11:00am)
• ALL GROUPS – Full Production Rehearsal (11:00am – 1:00pm)
• NOTE:  It is possible other group rehearsals will take place this afternoon.  Cheryl will decide which dances need additional rehearsal time.   Please keep the afternoon available for a possible rehearsal.  We will communicate updates to the schedule as soon as they are known.

 March 20 weekend

• There will be rehearsals on the weekend of March 20.   Based on what was submitted as Schedule Conflicts, we will reach out to parents (those in private school whose spring break is this weekend) for details on your dancer’s availability.  

We have a new FootNotes Spiritwear option available just for DAD, just in time for competition season! (see picture of shirt below).

T-shirt is black crew neck with white lettering printed on the front of the shirt only.  Made of Tri-Blend Jersey (50% Polyester, 25% Cotton, 25% Rayon) and available in adult sizes S – XXXL (size chart below). Price is $12 per shirt.

This shirt is available for purchase now through this Thursday, January 30 at 2PM (this is a one time order)!

Click here to place your order for the shirt. Deadline for ordering is THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 AT 2PM to arrive in time for Showcase. All sales are final. Be sure to double check your size and quantity to order before submitting your order.  You will receive an order confirmation email at the email address you enter on the order form.

More dates to add to your calendars:

Raise the Barre Dance Intensive (which includes auditions for next year’s Vibe dance teams) is confirmed for the week of June 15, 2020.  It is shown as the entire week on the Master Calendar…detailed dates/times will be announced closer to the date.  As always, Raise the Barre will be filled with intensive classes with guest choreographers, as well as FootNotes instructors.  This is a mandatory event for all dancers wishing to audition for the 2020-2021 Vibe Performance Company dance team.   

Nationals Rehearsals for our dancers will be June 20 – 26! These are also mandatory rehearsals. Reserve these dates on your calendar now.  Cheryl will publish a detailed rehearsal schedule by group closer to the date.

These 2 events noted above have been added to the Master Calendar.

Also, for your summer planning, the following weeks will not have required dance activities scheduled.  Per Cheryl, these are the ‘open’/available weeks that she is aware of right now:  weeks of May 25 (must be back by Saturday, May 30 for Recital Dress Rehearsal), June 1, June 8, July 6, July 13, and July 20 (week only…choreography may start on Saturday, July 25).     

The Vibe’s Showcase Committee has a long list of volunteer positions to be filled for the 2 days of the shows.  Please click here to access the list of all volunteer positions for our Vibe 2020 Dance Showcase.   We have also added it to the Showcase 2020 Member Information page for easy access to it.   

A couple of reminders about the Signup Genius:  Every Vibe family is obligated to volunteer at least one position during Showcase.   We have many positions to fill in order to ensure Showcase goes off “without a hitch!”  This is the best time of the year to earn your hours towards the 12 hour required from each dancer family (20 hours for families with two dancers). Many of these openings that can be filled by moms, dads, as well as older (8th grade – college) siblings.

Please be aware of any time conflicts when signing up for multiple roles. For instance, you can not be a Lead Group Mom and work concessions for the same show as you would be needed in both roles at the same time. However, you could easily be a Lead Group Mom for the Saturday show and work concessions for the Sunday show, as an example.  If you have any questions on volunteer positions, feel free to email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

Everything you need to know about our Vibe Showcase 2020 Blocking Days (Sunday, February 2 and Friday, February 7 at Denmark High School) are now available on the website.  Please click here to access the Showcase 2020 Member Information web page (password protected, and it is located under the Members Only link at the top of the website).  We have also included the Show Order link for easy access of these documents on 1 web page.

Vibe Group Photos are now available for your viewing and downloading for printing and social media.  Click here to access the Group Photo web page (you can also access this page from the Members Only pull-down menu on the web site).  As a reminder, this is a password protected web page. 

When you post any of these pictures to social media, please post with the following tags: #imagerybyrashell and @rashellweber 

If you have any questions or an issue with downloading the pics, please email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.