The Solo/Duo/Trio Signup Genius has been updated – November dates for private rehearsals are now available (this is the complete list of dates that will be available for November).  There are openings still available for this Friday (10/25) if you have not had a private this month.  Note that when we get into December, there will be fewer openings 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.

The Master Calendar has been updated with the following:

Sunday, October 27 (details/times announced)

• BRAVO Production Rehearsal:  10:00am – 11:00am
• OVATION Production Rehearsal:  11:00am – 12:15pm
• ELITE Cherisse Small Group Rehearsal:  12:30pm – 1:30pm
• ELITE Jon C Small Group Rehearsal:  1:30pm – 2:30pm
• ELITE Ricky Small Group Rehearsal:  2:30pm – 3:30pm

Moms, Dads, and Dancers….get your FootNotes spiritwear NOW in prep for competition season!

FootNotes Spiritwear is available for purchase now through Tuesday, October 29 at midnight!   All of the items are back by popular demand, along with a few new items. 

• We have samples of most items available at the studio.   Click here to access a PDF listing all items available.
• Click here to access the webstore to purchase your items.   Spiritwear is available for purchase through this online link (only)!
• A few web store details…
  • All sales are final. Be sure to double check your sizes and quantities to purchase before submitting your order.
  • Select items may require a minimum quantity ordered by the team.  Items that fail to meet this minimum may be cancelled from your order.
  • All orders will be processed after the web store closing date.   **Please note that items will arrive approximately 2-3 weeks (just in time for the holidays!) after the close of the web store (October 29).

Group Photo Shoot details have been posted.  Click here to access the Group Photo Information web page.  (This web page is password protected.)   Other group photo details will be updated in this document as soon as they are available.  We will post another blog update each time the document is updated so that you are aware of the updates.   

Some of this season’s shoe styles for your Vibe dancer are now available.  Please click here to access the Shoe Buying Guide web page, listed by dance group.  Note that this is a password protected page that is located under the Members Only section of the website.  Please make sure that you select the correct dance group for your dancer.  Your dancer’s shoes for this competition season should be in hand no later than Monday, January 6, 2020.

Note that other shoes selections will be added to the group lists as soon as they are finalized.  We will post updates on the blog when the Shoe Buying Guides are updated.

ELITE: For those in the Heels dance, please purchase that shoe style for your dancer as soon as possible so that they can be used for rehearsal.

The Competition Tights Buying Guide will be published as soon as it is available.

The Master Calendar has been updated with the following:     

Saturday, October 19 (times announced)

• ELITE Jon C Large Group Choreography:  9:30am – 12:30pm
• ELITE Jon C Large Group Choreography:  1:30pm – 5:30pm

Sunday, October 20 **(new entry on Master Calendar)**

• OVATION Production with Jon C:  10:00am – 11:30am
• PREMIER Production with Jon C:  11:30am – 1:00pm
• ELITE Production with Jon C: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

NOTE FOR ELITE**:  ALL ELITE Small Group Rehearsals that were scheduled on Sunday, October 20 have been removed from the calendar and will be re-scheduled for a later date.

Saturday’s Production Lock-in will be here before you know it, and this season’s Production piece and theme will be revealed to our dancers and parents!

As mentioned in a prior post, the lock-in is an overnight event where the entire company (all 76 dancers) will work together towards the goal of learning all of the choreography for this year’s Production piece.

REMINDERS:  Please send your dancer to the studio well-rested and ready to work hard and have some fun!  Please also remind her to always be respectful of our choreographers and to each other, to listen well (no talking while in the studio learning their part of the dance), and to take direction when given.  We need every dancer’s cooperation in order for all of the choreography to be completed at the lock-in.     

Arrival Time at Studio:  Saturday, October 5 at 2:45pm…but please, no earlier.   Choreography will begin at 3:00pm sharp.   

Pick-Up Time:  Dancers are to be picked up on Sunday, October 6 between 8:00am – 8:30am.

Food: For those bringing food (Fruit, Pasta, and Salad items) from the Signup Genius where we indicated “Time TBD”, we will be in touch with you individually on timing of when we would like the food to arrive.   All other items from the Signup Genius can be brought in at Drop-off.

Water:    All dancers should bring their own refillable water bottle.  We will have a water station for them to refill water bottles.

Other Items For Your Dancer To Bring: jazz shoes, pillow, sleeping bag, PJ’s, Toothbrush/toothpaste, and any other overnight “necessities” to help you relax and get to sleep (a cuddle toy, ear plugs or ear buds, ipad, etc.) If you have an air mattress, your dancer may bring that as well.

Please also make sure that EVERYTHING brought to the lock-in is labeled with your dancer’s name!   

IMPORTANT:   If your dancer has a food allergy or anything else that the Studio needs to be aware of for the overnight, please email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

We have Master Calendar updates to share with you for November rehearsals.  The Master Calendar has been updated with the following:     

Sunday, November 10

• ELITE JC Small Group Rehearsal:  10:00am – 11:00am
• ELITE CW Small Group Rehearsal:  11:00am – 12noon
• ELITE Hip Hop Small Group Rehearsal:  12noon – 1:00pm
• ELITE Heels Rehearsal:  1:30pm – 2:30pm
• ELITE & PREMIER Musical Theater Rehearsal:  2:30pm – 3:30pm

Friday, November 15

• OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal:  5:00pm – 6:00pm

Sunday, November 17

• ALL GROUPS:  Production Rehearsals will be held on this date: 10am – 1pm  (Schedule by group will be announced as soon as it is available.)

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

You may only sign up for one slot each time new dates are posted.  After a week, you may check again and sign up for one more open slot.  

Dancers, please remember the following:

• 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.

We have an update to the Master Calendar for October rehearsals (time changes affect ELITE and PREMIER only).  The Master Calendar has been updated with the following:     

Saturday, October 26

• OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
• ELITE & PREMIER Musical Theater Rehearsal:  2:30pm – 3:45pm (time changed)
• ELITE Heels Rehearsal:  3:45pm – 5:00pm (time changed)

Please update your calendar with the time changes.

We have Master Calendar updates to share with you for October rehearsals.  The Master Calendar has been updated with the following:     

Saturday, October 19

• OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal:  10:00am – 11:30am

Sunday, October 20

• ELITE CW Small Group Rehearsal:  12:30pm – 1:30pm
• ELITE JC Small Group Rehearsal:   1:30pm – 2:30pm
• ELITE Hip Hop Small Group Rehearsal:  2:30pm – 3:30pm

Saturday, October 26

• ELITE Heels Rehearsal:  11:00am – 12:15pm
• ELITE & PREMIER Musical Theater Rehearsal:   12:15pm – 1:30pm
• OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal: 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Sunday, October 27

• ALL GROUPS (potentially):  Production Rehearsals will be held on this date.  Schedule will be announced as soon as it is available.