The Master Calendar has been updated with the following for PREMIER…please update your calendars:

Sunday, January 19

• PREMIER Contemporary with Jon C:  2:00 – 3:30pm

2 To Do’s:

1. It is time to order your dancer’s competition make-up…eyeshadow, lipstick and blush must be the same color/brand.  Please click here to fill out the Competition Make-up Order Form.  FootNotes will order these 3 make-up items for you, and FootNotes your account will be billed.  We MUST receive your response from EVERY (new and returning) dancer by Sunday, December 29 end of day….THIS IS REQUIRED.
   • For returning members…the Yofi Lipstick color is new this year, so everyone MUST order 1 lipstick.  You will also have an option to order 2 lipsticks on the Order Form.
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.
  • All items on this list should be purchased and ready to use at the Mom and Daughter Hair and Make-up sessions (Mandatory for Mom and Daughter) on:
    • Saturday, January 11 from 1pm – 3pm for Applause, Bravo & Starlet 
    • Sunday, January 12 from 11am – 1pm for Elite, Ovation, & Premier

The Master Calendar has been updated with the following January (and one day in February) rehearsals:

Saturday, January 11

• ELITE Small Group Hip Hop Rehearsal w/ Ricky: 9:30am – 11:00am
• BRAVO Rehearsal w/ Cheryl: 10:30am – 12noon
• OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal w/ Ricky: 11:00am – 1:00pm
• STARLET Rehearsal w/ Cheryl: 12noon – 12:30pm
• APPLAUSE, BRAVO, & STARLET MOM & DAUGHTER Hair & Make-up session: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • This session is mandatory for mom and daughter.  Details of what to bring will be sent out in a separate post closer to the date.
• ELITE Large Group Hip Hop Rehearsal w/ Ricky: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
• Beg/Inter (13 & under) Master Class w/ Ricky: 3:45pm – 5:15pm (Groups Include:  STARLET, BRAVO, APPLAUSE & OVATION)
• Adv Master Class (13 & up) w/ Ricky: 5:30pm – 7:00pm (Groups include:  PREMIER & ELITE)
  • Note:    Ricky’s Master Class is MANDATORY for all Company Members.   Cost is $25 per dancer and will be charged to your FootNotes account.

Sunday, January 12

• PREMIER Rehearsal w/ Cheryl: 10:00am – 11:00am
• ELITE, OVATION, & PREMIER MOM & DAUGHTER Hair & Make-up session:  11:00am – 1:00pm
  • This session is mandatory for mom and daughter.  Details of what to bring will be sent out in a separate post closer to the date.
• APPLAUSE Rehearsal w/ Cheryl: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Saturday, January 18

• Thataway! (ELITE & PREMIER Musical Theater): 10:00am – 11:15am
• Fever (ELITE Heels): 11:15am – 12:30pm
• Need a Break (RM Small Group): 12:30pm – 1:30pm
• Skin & Bones (CW Small Group): 1:30pm – 2:30pm
• Landslide (JC Small Group): 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Sunday, January 19

• Avery Pursell and Avery Nowlin (Production w/Jon C): 10:00am – 11:00am
• ELITE Rehearsal w/Jon C: 11:00am – 12:30pm
• ALL GROUPS – PRODUCTION w/ Jon C: 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Saturday, February 1

• OVATION Rehearsal w/ Cheryl: 12noon – 1:00pm
• OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
• ALL GROUPS – Full Production Rehearsal: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM CHERYL: Please keep all weekends open…there will be other weekend rehearsals added to the schedule. Just because it is not scheduled right now, does NOT mean a rehearsal won’t be added to the schedule. Cheryl needs to see how the dances are looking to determine if other rehearsals will be added.  

The Vibe Holiday Party is this SUNDAY, December 8 from 11:00am – 1:30pm at the The Falls at Autry Mill Clubhouse (address is: 9825 Autry Falls Dr, Alpharetta, GA 30022)!

If you have not already, please RSVP and sign up for brunch potluck items ASAP so that we have an accurate headcount.

NOTE: **We are especially short on chicken nugget trays if there is anyone that would like to sign up for an additional item to bring.**  Click here to access the Signup Genius.

WHAT TO WEAR: Wear your comfiest, coziest holiday gear: think holiday pj’s, sweaters, sweatpants, etc.

Moms, please feel free to ‘deck out’ in your fun & comfy holiday attire too!

Important Reminders:

• Given the size of our dance team, we will only be able to accommodate each dancer plus 1 adult.
• Please bring a $15 wrapped gift for a Gift Exchange Game that will be played with all of the Vibe dancers together. Everyone will go home with a gift from another Vibe dancer.  You do not need to purchase a second gift for your Big or Little Sister.

Blessings in a Backpack Philanthropy Donation:

• We are asking for each dancer to bring 1 (or more if you are so inclined) of the following donation items: canned meats (vienna sausages, pop top soups, tuna packs), beef jerky, Slim Jims, granola bars, non-perishable individual servings of milk (white, chocolate, strawberry).
• We will also have a box to drop check donations if you like to donate funds to help stock their pantry throughout the year. (make check out to Blessings in a Backpack – FAM Fund).
• Bookmarks are at the studio for the dancers to pick up this week!  Please have your dancer decorate the bookmark and write words of encouragement and sign her name (first name only).  Please bring the decorated bookmark to the holiday party. 

 ***When you are buying your pantry items look for food an elementary school-aged child would like to eat and keep in mind that, unfortunately, they are often preparing their own meals.  Pop-top can of soup, Vienna sausages, or a pouch of tuna is a better choice than something that requires a can opener.***

The Johns Creek Founder’s Day Parade is this Saturday, December 7 – parade start time is 10:00am. It will be a fun time for our dancers to show our FootNotes spirit! Dancers will be walking and dancing in the parade (they are learning a dance this week). Below are important reminders:

• ARRIVAL TIME & PLACE: Meet at 8:30am at 11350 Johns Creek Parkway.  NOTE: This address is the State Farm complex, but you will need to access it as described below, using Lakefield Drive from McGinnis Ferry Road.
• The parade should be finished by 12:00noon.  Please pickup your dancer following the end of the parade (approximately 11:45am – 12:00noon).
• WHAT TO WEAR: Girls will wear black leggings, Vibe jacket, and ‘festive’ holiday attire (holiday-themed hats, scarves, tutus, festive headbands and/or necklaces, etc., and comfy shoes for walking.
• WHERE TO DROP OFF & PICK-UP YOUR DANCER:  Everyone will enter the Lakefield Drive entrance off of McGinnis Ferry Road.  (indicated on the map).
  • At the checkpoint, indicate that you are with FootNotes, and we are in the ZONE GREEN 20.  If you are dropping off your dancer, continue on to find ZONE GREEN 20.  There will be signs showing the different zones.  FootNotes will be walking behind a RED Jeep….look for the FootNotes/Vibe jackets.
  • If you are staying to walk the parade, tell the attendant at the checkpoint. You will need to continue on into the State Farm parking lot to park your car and then walk back to ZONE GREEN 20.
  • Once you have dropped off your dancer, follow signs to either exit the area or go to participant parking.
  • Have your dancer check-in with Jessica McFarland...she will have a check-in list for all participants.
  • For dancer pick-up, everyone from the parade will be picked up in the State Farm parking lot.  FootNotes will stay in a group where parents can find us. We will send a text via the group moms where we are located in the parking lot
  • If any information changes on the day of, we will also send out a text via the group moms.
• Spectators may access the Parade area via the other intersections marked on the map (click here for map).    There should be plenty of parking for spectators if you wish to hang around for the parade.
• The parade route follows the streets of Technology Park, past City Hall, and provides opportunities for spectators to watch the parade. The route will require about 1.3 miles of walking, so please take that into consideration (wear comfortable shoes).
• Dancers will walk and dance behind a decorated jeep. We will have some small candy canes and mardi gras beads to toss to the crowds.   *If you know your child would like to toss lots of candy during the parade, please feel free to bring an extra bag.*
• We have mom chaperones signed up that will be assisting with the younger dancers.
• Make sure your dancer eats a good breakfast before arriving at the parade.

If you have any questions related to the parade, please contact Jessica McFarland at jessmcfarland13@gmail.com.

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

Reminders:

• 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.
• Please 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.
• 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.

Friendly Reminder…Did you know that when you shop for the holidays at smile.amazon.com/ch/81-0658833, AmazonSmile makes a donation to The Vibe Performance Company? 

The Vibe is enrolled in the AmazonSmile program for non-profits. It’s money that comes direct to Vibe (a percentage of each transaction made through AmazonSmile is donated back to Vibe since we are a non-profit.)

Below are instructions on how to use AmazonSmile from your iPhone if you prefer to purchase from there vs. your PC browser:

How To Create an Amazon Smile (linked to Vibe) icon on your iPhone

1. Login to smile.amazon.com in your Safari browser using the link smile.amazon.com/ch/81-0658833.   The login will be the same as your Amazon user id and password.
2. Next, hit the share button at the bottom middle of your screen.
3. Now click Add to Home screen.  You have just created a Shortcut to the Amazon Smile webpage to easily navigate to it from your phone.

Now that this icon has been created, you can use this AmazonSmile icon to purchase your items from Amazon.   Note that Amazon Prime will be active on your account if you are currently enrolled in the program.

*NOTE:   Regular Amazon.com and Amazon mobile app purchases will not apply to AmazonSmile donations…so please use one of the options noted above to make your Amazon purchases through AmazonSmile.

Some new competition shoe selections have been added on the Shoe Buying Guide (new listings are highlighted in orange).  Please click here to access the Shoe Buying Guide web page, listed by dance group.  

REMINDER:  Please make sure that you select the correct dance group for your dancer, and make sure you are choosing the correct color to purchase.

Your dancer’s shoes for this competition season should be in hand no later than Monday, January 6, 2020.

We plan to hold the Parents Night Out at FootNotes on Friday, December 13.  Thanks to those that have signed up to volunteer for the event!  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.

REMINDER: If you/your dancer would like to VOLUNTEER for the event, click here to access the Signup Genius. (We hope to have a couple more moms volunteer for the event if you are available).

Each year at our Holiday Party, we ask our dancers to “pay it forward” to a local non-profit…a little way of recognizing how fortunate we all are at this time of year.  Renee Maples is our Community Service chairperson, and she has been working with Blessings in a Backpack as our holiday philanthropy this year. Every week, our local Blessings in a Backpack chapter provides weekend bridge backpacks of food for 150 elementary school children in the Roswell area. These are children who may otherwise have little or no food to eat on weekends during the school year.

During the VIBE holiday party this year, we will be collecting food pantry items.  We are asking for each dancer to bring 1 (or more if you are so inclined) of the following donation items to the holiday party:

• Canned meats (vienna sausages, pop top soups, tuna packs)
• Beef jerky / Slim Jims
• Granola bars
• Non-perishable individual servings of milk (white, chocolate or strawberry)

We will also have a box to drop check donations (make check out to Blessings in a Backpack – FAM Fund) if you would like to donate funds to help stock their pantry throughout the year.

***When you are buying your pantry items look for food an elementary school-aged child would like to eat and keep in mind that, unfortunately, they are often preparing their own meals.  Pop-top can of soup, Vienna sausages, or a pouch of tuna is a better choice than something that requires a can opener.***

Holiday Party Volunteer Activity

Vibe dancers will have an opportunity ahead of the party to decorate a bookmark with words of encouragement to be included in small bags of holiday treats, books & activities that the dancers will be packing at the holiday party.

Bookmarks will be at the studio for the dancers to pick up the week prior to the party  (Dec 2nd – 6th). Please have your dancer decorate the bookmark with words of encouragement and sign her name (with first name only).  Please bring with them to the holiday party to be included in winter break backpack treat bags.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO PICK UP A BOOKMARK TO HAVE YOUR DANCER DECORATE AT THE FRONT DESK NEXT WEEK WHEN WE RETURN TO DANCE!!!