Please take a moment to review the updated Parking Information section in the Nexstar PDF for next weekend’s competition.  We have a prepaid parking option from NexStar, along with more details on parking lot options around GWCC (thanks to Terri Lasoff for checking out the parking lot options and confirming their location/proximity to Building C).  Click here to access the updated VPC/NexStar webpage where you can find the updated PDF document.

The Vibe is selling our Recital Flower Bouquets and Trophies again this year! If you did not get a chance to place your order at the Studio this week, you still have a chance to take this “to do” off your checklist!

Simply go to the Vibe’s online store, place your order, and your flower bouquet or trophy will be waiting for you at the Trophy and Flower table in the lobby of the FootNotes recital venue (Infinite Energy Center) on Sunday, June 2 prior to the 2:00pm and 7:00pm show.

You may purchase these items now through Friday, May 3, so get your order in today, so you have 1 less item on your “to do” list!

From our Big/Little Committee Chairs:

Hey Vibe Dancers!  

We are going to show our support for one another in the studio next week to get you pumped up for the NexStar competition! 

Each Big and Little sister will need to pick up a Star from the front desk this week.  Some Elite dancers will be asked to pick up an additional star to decorate for a Debut dancer.  Take the star home, cut it out and decorate it with your Big/Little/Debut dancer’s name, some fancy embellishments and write a note of support on the star.  Keep all writing and decor on one side.  Debut Dancers are only at the studio on Monday/Tuesday, so we ask that you have your stars completed by this Monday, April 22.

Bring your decorated star to the studio next week, and you can hang it on the Shining Star Wall!  Look for the banner in the hallway and tack your star up on the wall.  We will have mounting tack for you.  

Make sure you show your Big/Little/Debut Sister where you hung her star and wish her good luck at NexStar!

Here it is… All of the schedule and venue info you need for the NexStar National Talent Competition at the Georgia World Congress Center.  Please click here to be directed to the password protected VPC/NexStar Talent 2019 web page.

We will update the document as additional/updated information from NexStar is sent out.   We will post a blog update with changes.

Questions on the schedule or any information contained in the document:  please contact us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

The Solo, Duo, Trio Signup Genius still has slots available for dates in April.  Click here to access it.    Based on the schedule of remaining competitions, these are the only private slots that will be available between now and end of season.   

As a reminder, click here to review the March 28 blog post regarding details about FootNotes Picture Week details.    This includes hair and make-up details, as well as the link to signup for solo/duo/trio pictures.

If you ordered DVD(s) of the 2019 Showcase performances (Saturday and Sunday shows), they are available for pickup at the Studio.  Please stop by the front desk at your earliest convenience.   Please note that there is a tracking sheet that we would like for you to sign to track that you have received your DVD(s).

We have Master Calendar updates of Rehearsal times for Picture Week (week of April 15):

Monday, April 15

• TOO DARN HOT– 6:00pm – 7:00pm
• READY FOR LOVE – 7:00pm – 7:45pm
• DIAMONDS – 7:45pm – 8:45pm

Tuesday, April 16

• BRAVO – 5:00pm – 6:00pm
• ELITE –  6:30pm – 8:00pm
• DROP IT – 8:00pm – 9:00pm

Also, the Solo, Duo, Trio Signup Genius has been updated with dates in April.  Click here to access it.     As a reminder, ONLY signup for 1 timeslot so that everyone has a chance to grab a slot. Thanks!   

See below for updates on upcoming to do’s:

• The Spiritwear ordering deadline is tomorrow/this Friday, March 29, end of day.   Get your order in before the website closes for orders!  FootNotes is offering a nice selection of items…all options are super soft and cute!   Click here to access the webstore.   
• FootNotes Picture Week Details:   Click here to access the FootNotes group picture schedule…we thought we would share it for easy access.  An email was sent out with details on this on March 20 from FootNotes.
  • Reminder that these pictures are mandatory and run from Sunday, April 14 through Thursday, April 18.   Check the schedule for days and times when your dancer’s pictures will be taken…note that it may be on multiple days.
  • Hair and Make-up for Picture Week: Dancers need to be in Vibe competition hair and stage make-up (including lashes) for all group dances except ballet. For ballet, dancers need to wear their hair in a high bun at the crown of their head (follow the natural upsweeping line of the cheekbone for correct alignment of the bun; it should be high but not on top of their head). There should be no part in the hair. For ballet pictures, the dancers should be in lighter stage make-up, and lips should be a shade lighter than competition lipstick but still defining and visible.
• Releve’ will be offering an option to photograph your dancer in her solo, duo, and/or trio costume(s) again this year.  You need to make an appointment if you are interested in having pictures taken for these dances.  Click here to access the signup to secure your timeslot for these photo(s).   You will need to enter a credit card # to hold the day/time selected. Your card will not be charged until the dancer comes into the studio for the photo. You will note that if your dancer wants a photo taken in a solo costume, as well as in a duo/trio/small group costume, individual appointments will need to be made for each costume change. All duos/trios/small groups should have 1 mom/dancer coordinate and select/secure the time slot for the group.
• Cheryl will be scheduling some group rehearsals during FootNotes Picture Week.   That schedule will be sent out as soon as it is available. Note that it may not align with when you normally have Rehearsal each week…she will fit it into the schedule as best as she can.   Therefore, please keep those afternoon/night open/available for rehearsals.

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We have a few schedule updates from Applause. The latest schedule, along with “Doors Open” times, have been updated on the website.  Please review the Applause document if you have not had a chance to do so.   Details about the Applause app (we recommend downloading it), as well as details about photos/videos for this weekend (you need to sign up your dancer(s)/family for access to photos/videos) are explained on our Applause web page.

Please click here to be directed to the password protected VPC/Applause Talent 2019 web page.

Questions on the schedule or any information contained in the document:  please contact us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.