• Solo, Duo, & Trio private time slots have been added to the Signup Genius.     The link to the Signup Genius can be found on the “Team To Do” List web page.   Or click here to go straight to the Signup Genius.
• Don’t miss your chance to order a Showcase DVD!  Deadline is Monday, March 5 end of day.  Click here to access the website to purchase a DVD today.
• Master Calendar updates for March:
  • Saturday, March 17
    • BRAVO Lyrical – 11:00am – 12:15pm 
    • BRAVO & OVATION Hip Hop – 12:15pm – 1:30pm
    • BRAVO & OVATION Production – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
    • ELITE Small Groups Hip Hop & Contemporary – 3:00pm – 5:00pm
  • Sunday, March 18
    • PREMIER Lyrical – 9:00am – 10:30am
    • ELITE & PREMIER Hip Hop  – 10:30am – 11:45am
    • ELITE & PREMIER Production – 11:45am – 1:00pm
• VIBE GROUP PICTURES Update – Vibe group photos will be completed on Sunday, April 15 with a detailed schedule to follow as soon as it is available.  Your dancer will be given the opportunity to have individual pictures taken on this day as well.   On Monday through Wednesday, April 16-18, FootNotes Picture Week will take place. All rec class pictures (including Vibe ballet classes) will be taken during this time.  You will note that dancers will not have their regularly scheduled dance classes during Picture Week, but there WILL BE Vibe group rehearsals during this week, so please keep this week open for rehearsals.   The detailed rehearsal schedule will be announced as soon as it is available.

The Radix Workshop 2018 webpage has been updated.  The Parking & Drop Off Section now has a “click here” link that describes details for parking, carpool drop off and pick up.   Any updates that we learn about once we get to the convention tomorrow will be communicated via your Group Mom.

This is LAST CALL for Spiritwear shirt orders and Radix Waivers.

1. We will be placing the order for Spiritwear with our vendor tomorrow (Wednesday, 2/21) morning.  Click here to access the Order Form if you are interested in purchasing a shirt and have not done so yet.   This is not a required spiritwear purchase.
2. Radix Waivers are due Wednesday, February 21, end of day.   Please  print a copy, fill it out, and bring the waiver form to the studio.  There is a folder for completed forms at the front desk.  Click here to access the Radix Waiver.  As a reminder, this IS REQUIRED paperwork in order for your dancer to participate at Radix, so it must be filled out and turned in by the due date.  Cheryl must turn them in when she registers the Studio on Friday morning.

The following communication is from our Big Sis/Little Sis Coordinators, Linda and Lori:

Hi Vibe Family and Happy Valentine’s Day!

We hope you are ready for a wonderful Showcase this weekend!  While you celebrate all the loves in your lives today, we want to let you know we are extending that theme to our Showcase!  Big and Little Sisters should “Share Your Love” in support of one another on Sunday.  Some ideas to “Share Your Love” with your Big/Little Sis are:  some heart candy with a note, cut out a heart shaped note and attach a flower, some socks with hearts and a cute note, or even a Starbucks drink with some hearts on the cup!  Be creative and remember to “Share Your Love” for Showcase!  

Our Vibe Performance Company 2018 Dance Showcase DVDs are available for purchase for a limited time (now through March 5, 2018). The DVDs are great for the dancer who likes to study her dances (and others) over and over again… Perfect for the family member who can’t make that trip to see the Dance Showcase… And, of course, a wonderful keepsake of the day!

Click here to be directed to the DVD web page.

Feel free to share this link noted above with your friends and family to purchase a DVD of the show!  This link to purchase DVD’s has been added to the Showcase Member Page for easy access.

Second, you will note that the Master Calendar has been updated with Raise the Barre week (which includes Vibe Auditions for the 2018-19 season).  It is scheduled for June 18-22. 

Everything you need to know about Showcase Blocking & Dress Rehearsal Day 2018 (Saturday, February 17 at Norcross High School) is now available on the website…please click here to access the Showcase 2018 Member Information web page (password protected, and it is located under the Members Only link at the top of the website).

We have updated the Show Order document to include the dance names (the order did not change).

We also have a Signup Genius if you are willing to volunteer to bring water and/or baked goods (for selling at Concessions) to Showcase on Sunday.  Even if you already spoke with Lori about bringing baked goods, please signup on the Signup Genius.    

As always, if you have you any questions, please ask your Group Leader.

In an effort to have ‘action items’ easily accessible to our members (and ICYMI), we have created a new web page, called Team “To Do” List, that will list and recap all Signup Genius links, Order Forms, Evites, etc. that are due/need action from our Vibe members.  As the event or deadline passes, the listing will be removed as an action item from the web page.  We will still announce the Signup Genius or Order Form via a web post or an email from the GMAIL account as appropriate, but this page will always contain a recap of what is currently active.

You can access this web page from the Members Only menu link, and it is password protected page.  Click here to access the web page.  Please check out this web page today….we have several items that need action today.

A few reminders about the Signup Genius’ that need urgent attention:

Reminder #1:   We need urgent signups for Painting the Prop this Sunday after the Showcase meeting.

Reminder #2:  We have several sign-ups open on the Showcase 2018 Volunteer signup.  In addition to other volunteer slots that are still open, we have added, per Christy’s request, several slots for Prop Dad assistance for Showcase (both days). We need these volunteer positions filled.

Reminder #3:  The Signup Genius for Solo, Duo, and Trio rehearsals will stay on this page throughout the season.  You can always check this new web page for open slots.  For the first 2 weeks of the month, please book 1 rehearsal slot.  After that, you may book another.

Dancers & Parents:  Let’s get ready for an AWESOME dance season!  Next weekend is a busy weekend, so we have recapped everything for you.  Please review the following for this weekend’s rehearsals at the Studio!  Some of these items require action, so please read and take appropriate action on ALL bullet points.

Saturday, February 3 – Dress Rehearsal (Costume Check)

• This is a full COSTUME/dress rehearsal at the Studio for both the dancer and mom to learn what will be required with all costumes.   If mom cannot be there at the group’s designated time(s), please find a mom to assist with your daughter. This ‘rehearsal’ is when costumes will be tried on, checked for alterations, changes needed, etc. The dancers will run through their dance in the costume to confirm that it is “stage ready.”  Please bring all costumes (that you have in hand), as well as accessories, tights and ALL shoes.
• The dancers should come with their hair styled in this year’s competition hairstyle (competition make-up is not required).  Click here for the competition hairstyle tutorial document.     Please be on time, as you can see below this is a long day.
• This is a reminder of the schedule for Saturday, February 3: 
  • PREMIER Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Production – 10:00am – 11:00am
  • PREMIER & ELITE Hip Hop, Musical Theater, & both Lyricals – 11:00am – 12noon
  • ELITE Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Production, Jon Carr Small Group, & Hip Hop Small Group – 12noon – 1:30pm
  • BRAVO Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Production – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
  • BRAVO & OVATION Hip Hop – 3:00 – 3:15pm
  • OVATION Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, & Production – 3:15pm – 4:30pm

Sunday, February 4

• As a reminder, there is a Showcase Prep Meeting on this day (February 4) at 12noon – 1:00pm at the studio. This is a mandatory (at least 1 parent) meeting.  This replaces the mandatory parent meeting that we usually have on Blocking Day.
• CALLING all PAINTERS: OUR PRODUCTION PROP NEEDS A ‘NEW LOOK’!  We need volunteers (Moms and/or Dads) to stay after the Showcase meeting to help paint the production prop.   It’s a large prop, but “many hands will make quick work.”  Christy says you do not need to be an artist…just know how to roll on paint. Please click here to sign up for painting, and/or bringing paint supplies.
•  We will also take Photo Button headshots on Sunday, February 4.  Please click here for a reminder on the Photo Button detail that was explained in a web post earlier today.  Angela Coppola will be taking headshot pics of the dancers at the following times:
  • 9:50am for PREMIER dancers
  • 10:45am for ELITE dancers
  • 11:30am for BRAVO and OVATION dancers
  • If you want a photo taken, you should have your dancer wear light make-up, and her hair should be in a neat, high bun.  Dancers should wear their white Vibe jacket and competition earrings.
  • Note that you only need to have a photo taken of your daughter if you want a photo button.
  • Buttons are $5 each, and you will receive them in time for Showcase…so order extra if you have extended family coming to see the show!  Payment is due (cash or check payable to “The Vibe”) when your dancer’s photo is taken.  
• Reminder of the Dancer Rehearsal Schedule:
  • PREMIER Lyrical – 10:00am – 11:00am
  • ELITE & PREMIER Hip Hop – 11:00am – 12noon
  • ALL GROUPS:  Full Production – 12noon – 2:00pm
  • BRAVO & OVATION Hip Hop – 2:00pm – 3:00pm
  • BRAVO Lyrical – 3:00pm – 4:00pm

We have some FNDA swag just in time for Showcase and competitions!   Check them out…photo buttons and lanyards!

Photo Buttons

Pin on your pride and joy! We are offering Photo Buttons again this year for our VPC dancers to show our spirit for our girls.

The buttons are 3″ in diameter and will feature a photo of your dancer with a red border that says “FootNotes Dance & Acrobatics” around the outer edge. It can be further customized with your daughter’s name, as an option.  See button example below. Angela Coppola will be taking the headshot photos during a rehearsal day on Sunday, February 4 (schedule for your group is outlined below). Please have your daughter wear light stage makeup and her FootNotes jacket, and competition earrings.   Your Dancer’s hair should be pulled back in a neat, high bun (think recital hairstyle).

Buttons are $5 each, and you will receive them in time for Showcase…so order extra if you have extended family coming to see the show!  We will be taking payments (cash or check) when photos are taken on Sunday, February 4.

Headshots will be taken at the following times on Sunday, February 4 at the Studio. 

• 9:50am for PREMIER dancers
• 10:45am for ELITE dancers
• 11:30am for BRAVO and OVATION dancers

Lanyards

FNDA Lanyards (for keeping your name tag and dance schedules) are also available should returning Vibe members need a new one.  Lanyards are available for purchase at $2/each.   For New Vibe Members:  1 lanyard will be given to each NEW Vibe family, free of charge.

Please click here to access the Google form to place your order for these item(s) now (deadline to order/make payment is Sunday, February 4).   Please make sure that you fill out all fields on the form.