Reminders – Need Schedule Conflicts today!

Reminder:   Schedule Conflicts are due today, July 23…we need to hear from  you TODAY if you have not already entered your dancer’s conflict dates/times in.   Cheryl needs these ASAP as she is trying to plan weekend choreography schedules, etc. for August and September.    If you have other conflicts that come up later in the dance year, we will give you the opportunity to add to your conflicts with a separate entry form.  So, please enter any conflicts that you know about right now ASAP TODAY.  We want to hear from everyone to ensure that Cheryl has a complete view of the conflicts so that she can try to schedule the groups around them.  Even if you have no conflicts, please fill out the form with N/A in all months.   You can access the Schedule Conflicts google form from the Team To Do List webpage (as a reminder this page is password protected, and the Members Only password for the website can be found in the Welcome email that was sent out on Monday, July 16).

Please remember also that the Solo, Duo, Trio, Small Group Interest and the Member Directory forms are due on August 1, so if you have not filled those out yet, please do that as well.  You can access these google forms from the Team To Do List webpage as well.

First Post of the New Season…Master Calendar Updates

Welcome all…this is our first web post of this new dance season! We have some calendar updates to share with you. Please review the  Master Calendar for the latest updates.  You will note that these sessions represent all of the choreography that will be scheduled for the week of July 23.  Times for the Ricky Maalouf hip hop choreography (for Elite, Ovation, and Premier) on July 30, 31 and August 1 will be sent out as soon as his schedule has been finalized.       

    • Tuesday, July 24
      • PREMIER Tap Choreography – 11am – 1pm
      • Optional PREMIER Lyrical Choreography – 1:30pm – 3:30pm
    • Wednesday, July 25
      • BRAVO Jazz Choreography – 10am – 12noon
      • OVATION Jazz Choreography – 10am – 12noon
      • PREMIER Tap Choreography – 1:00pm – 2:30pm
      • Optional PREMIER Lyrical Choreography – 2:30pm – 4:00pm
    • Thursday, July 26
      • BRAVO Jazz Choreography – 10:00am – 12:30pm (bring snacks)
      • OVATION Jazz Choreography – 10:00am – 12:30pm (bring snacks)
      • PREMIER Tap Choreography – 1:00pm – 2:30pm
      • Optional PREMIER Lyrical Choreography – 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Note to Premier Parents – An email from the GMAIL account was also just sent out explaining the Optional PREMIER dances.    Please make sure you review that email and respond to it by Sunday, July 22 end of day.

 

Friday, July 6th Schedule & Parade Details

Please see below for the schedule for the Finale show, as well as details about the Masquerade Parade of Studios.

Schedule for Friday, July 6th – Finale Show (begins at 12noon)

  • Catherine Fisher, Avery Nowlin, Ellie Schmidt, and Sarah Traub were selected at the regional competition by judges to perform in the Opening Ceremony of the Finale.   They have rehearsed over 12 hours during this week  and will perform in the “New York State of Mind” production piece.     Let’s all show our support and FootNotes spirit to cheer on these AMAZING dancers.

The following dances were selected for Friday’s Finale show, in order:

  • Lost Girls (Elite small group) – part of the Senior division National Champion Dance Off
  • Walk  It Off  (Premier) – part of the Teen division National Champion Dance Off
  • Ball (Premier & Elite) – Teen Encore performance
  • Legit (Elite small group) – Senior Encore performance
  • Parade of Studios – see details below**
  • Lay Here (Avery, Avery, Kaia) – National Champion Duo/Trio Dance Off
  • Skeleton (Elite) – National Champion Large Group Dance Off
  • Eastern Vibes  (ALL Company) – National Champion Gold Division Dance Off

ELITE & PREMIER – Please be at venue STAGE READY (hair and makeup done) at 11:45am sharp!   

BRAVO & OVATION – Please be at venue STAGE READY (hair and makeup done) at  3:00pm sharp!

We have not been given any times for these dances…only the order has been provided.  Note that the complete order of events has been posted on Masquerade’s Instagram page.

**Parade of Studios ALL DANCERS will participate in the Parade, wearing FootNotes Nationals spiritwear and black bootie shorts or black athletic shorts and will be barefoot.  Please make sure to bring this outfit with you to the venue.  Details on the parade will be provided tomorrow by Cheryl and Christy.

Reminder:   Our theme for Friday is “Living the Luau/Beach Life!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrate VIBE and the 4th – our EOY Gathering Details

End of Year Party details…at Waterscape Condos – Wednesday, July 4th!
We plan to gather poolside in the middle pool area of the Waterscape condos.  You will see a pergola area with some tables sitting above the lower pool…that’s the spot we are planning to commandeer for our taco bar from Moe’s Southwest Grill.  If it rains…we will get wet!   But hey, it’s the beach!
Here are some other reminders:
1) For those in the condo with extra wristbands, please make sure that you contact your Vibe members that need your extra wristbands. All persons will need a wristband to stay in the pool area…they do check them.     
2) Timing:  we will setup the food from Moe’s by 7pm’ish.   Come on over from awards, or whenever you wish ahead of that time…you just need your wristband to be in the pool area.  Feel free to take a splash in the pool or just hang out by the pool.
3)  If you would like a ‘beverage of your choice,’ feel free to bring a cooler.  Those are allowed in the pool area.  We hear the Tiki Bar at the pool will close at 7pm.  We will be providing tea, lemonade, and water.
4)  We will thank our GRACIOUS group moms, our PHENOMENAL prop dads, and celebrate our AMAZING seniors at our gathering.   You will note that we have already given our end of year Teacher Thank You gifts from the Vibe to all FootNotes teachers during Raise the Barre.
5)  As an added bonus, the Waterscape condo management is planning a fireworks party on the 6th floor parking deck on the condo, so feel free to join in on that fun after our EOY party.  See details from the condo below of what they have planned for the fireworks gathering.

Update on Venue and Live Stream Link

Venue Update:  Signs are posted on the front doors that no food/drink is allowed inside the venue.  Light concessions will be available.

Reminder:  The Masquerade Live Stream link is:  https://www.masqueradedance.com/official-live-stream/

The Gulf is on – Rain or Shine!

Dinner at The Gulf is tonight, Sunday, July 1 at 6:00pm – 9:00pm for those that opted in/purchased meal(s).     It is rain or shine…they have agreed to move us inside should it rain.   YAY! 

Kona Ice for our Dancers & Show your FN Spirit!

Calling ALL Dancers ~~ Let’s celebrate an AWESOME week of all of your hard work for Nationals Rehearsals with a COOL ICE treat from Kona Ice!

The Kona Ice truck will arrive at FootNotes at 3:30pm this Friday to serve an icy treat to all of our dancers!

Also, to show our FootNotes/Masquerade Dance Nationals spirit, we will also have car paint markers available for anyone that wants to decorate their cars in prep for the trip to Fort Walton Beach!  Let’s REPRESENT FootNotes in Florida this coming week!

And last, your Nationals Spiritwear and towels will be ready/available for pickup this Friday afternoon at 3pm at the Studio.  Please plan to pickup the items you purchased at dropoff/pickup of rehearsals.

 

Travel Details While at Nationals

Thanks so much for everyone’s attention to getting the dinner options ordered so quickly!  It is much appreciated.    For the Wednesday, July 4 Vibe End of Year  Party, if you do need wristbands for Waterscape (if you are not staying there), please email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com if you have not already done so, and let us know the # of wristbands your family needs for those attending.

We wanted to gather some details on your arrival day and where you are staying in case we need to contact you with schedule changes, etc.  We also need to know for planning purposes for the End of Year Party since anyone not staying at Waterscape will need to have a wristband (we will be in touch with you if you are staying at Waterscape to assist with wristband allocation).   Please CLICK HERE to access a Google form to enter your travel plan information.    Please answer the form by Tuesday, June 26 end of day.  Thanks in advance for helping us with gathering this information!

Dinner at the Beach Anyone?!

Fort Walton Beach, here we come!  We have organized TWO dinner gatherings!  Read on….there are lots of details.

First, we need to know your interest in each of these events, and we are collecting advance payment by this Monday (June 25) end of day so that we can get these 2 events booked.  We know it is a quick turnaround, but we need firm numbers and payment in advance, so please help us out and respond ASAP.  
Dinner #1 – This is an OPTIONAL event

Date:  SUNDAY, July 1, 6:00pm – 9:00pm at The Gulf (www.thegulf.com)

The Gulf is a casual chic restaurant located Beachside right behind the Emerald Coast Convention Center. We will be dining outdoors.  The outdoor area has sofas and communal dining tables along with ping pong and sand plus places to just chill out. The menu there features local ingredients with gulf seafood and regional farmers’ proteins. 

We have constructed two buffet menus for adults and kids. The adult buffet has beef brisket, grilled shrimp, black beans, Spanish rice, a veggie selection and toppings include Chipotle Slaw, Shaved Jalapenos, Cotija Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole, pickled red onions. 

The kid buffet is similar, but chicken and shrimp and toppings that are more kid friendly, and we believe french fries or some other starch will be provided. Still working on that with the chef!  

Key Lime Pie for dessert; and iced tea, soft drinks and bottled water are included. 

For adult beverages (21 and over), you will be able to start your own tab at the bar….they are not included in this price.  
Adult Buffet Price – $26.50
Kid (12 and under) Buffet Price – $18.50

Again, this is an optional event for Vibe families, but with it being 4th of July week, we wanted to see if we could make it easy for everyone so you don’t have to worry about reservations that night!!  You will note that this event is dependent on weather as we must be seated outside.    NOTE: If it rains enough that we cannot have the event outside at the restaurant, your payment will be refunded.     

Click here to access the Square website to pay for this event if you wish to attend.  We need your payment by Monday, June 25 end of day so that we can book an accurate number of people attending.    

Dinner #2 – VIBE END OF YEAR PARTY !!!

Date:  Wednesday, July 4th, 7:00pm – whenever at The Waterscape Condos Pool

This is our traditional End of Year Party where we will celebrate our two graduating seniors and thank our Prop Dads, Group Moms and other support personnel.  We would love to see all of Vibe in attendance!

We are having Moe’s Southwest Grill cater our End of Year Party at the pool at the Waterscape Condos. Through our collective fundraising efforts this year, we are able to pay for ALL the Vibe dancers, plus one adult/guest per dancer.  Additional family members will be $14/per person. 

The Menu will be a Taco Bar with steak and chicken, black beans, rice, all the usual toppings plus chips and queso, cookies and sweet tea.  You can bring your own beverage of choice or purchase from the bar at the pool if you so choose.

Vibe Dancer plus one parent/guest – FREE 
Additional family members $14/per person

***IMPORTANT NOTE FOR THIS EVENT:  If you are staying anywhere outside of the Waterscape Condos, you will need to email us so that we can get you and any family members a wristband to access the pool area! Please email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com with the number of wristbands you will need once you have completed your order on the website.

Please click here to access our website where you can pay for each of the events that you/your family will attend.   We have to pre-book both of these events, so we must know how many persons are attending.   Our booking will be based on the number of persons attending each event, so it is important to complete your payment by Monday, June 25 end of day, so that your family members are included.        

Let The Good Times Roll…Nationals Schedule is here!

Here it is…our Masquerade Dance Nationals 2018 details are now available!  You will note this is a preliminary schedule.   We will update the below page as we hear of updates from Masquerade.    

Please click here to be directed to the password protected Masquerade Dance Nationals 2018 webpage.

If you have questions, please direct them to your Group Leader.