More Dates Announced ~ Mark your Calendars!

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More dates to add to your calendars:

Raise the Barre Dance Intensive (which includes auditions for next year’s Vibe dance teams) is confirmed for the week of June 15, 2020.  It is shown as the entire week on the Master Calendar…detailed dates/times will be announced closer to the date.  As always, Raise the Barre will be filled with intensive classes with guest choreographers, as well as FootNotes instructors.  This is a mandatory event for all dancers wishing to audition for the 2020-2021 Vibe Performance Company dance team.   

Nationals Rehearsals for our dancers will be June 20 – 26! These are also mandatory rehearsals. Reserve these dates on your calendar now.  Cheryl will publish a detailed rehearsal schedule by group closer to the date.

These 2 events noted above have been added to the Master Calendar.

Also, for your summer planning, the following weeks will not have required dance activities scheduled.  Per Cheryl, these are the ‘open’/available weeks that she is aware of right now:  weeks of May 25 (must be back by Saturday, May 30 for Recital Dress Rehearsal), June 1, June 8, July 6, July 13, and July 20 (week only…choreography may start on Saturday, July 25).     

1 New To Do and a few Reminders

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We are fairly certain you have felt the pressure of dance season taking shape from the last couple of weeks…lots of emails, meetings, and new costumes arriving into your home.  While it is not quite ”showtime”, it is definitely “GO TIME” for this season!!

We have 1 new item for you to take action on:

EARRINGS…Cheryl has selected a new earring for this competition season. ALL MEMBERS will need to order/purchase at least 1 pair of these new earrings.  You will have the option of ordering a second pair as well.  Click here to access the Earring Order Form.  We need this form filled out by ALL MEMBERS by Sunday, January 26 end of day.  

Second, we have included a reminder checklist to ensure you have completed these required tasks in prep for Showcase and competition season…these items need to be completed ASAP if they are not already done:

  1. SHOES:  Make sure that you have purchased the appropriate shoes (style and color) that are listed in the Shoe Buying Guide.   Dancers should be breaking in their shoes at class now…you don’t want your dancer wearing new shoes for the first time at Showcase Blocking Day.
    1. As needed, have your dancer wear her competition shoes to her weekly rehearsal class for each dance style to “break in” her competition shoes.  Make sure she takes good care of them, and that they are free of scuffs and marks throughout the season.
  2. TIGHTS:   The tights information by group is on the website: Click here to access the Tights Buying Guide. Please make sure that you have the appropriate tights (style and color) for your dancer.
  3. OTHER MAKE-UP and DANCER ACCESSORIES:  Please make sure that you have inventoried your make-up bag and dancer accessories based on the “Items Needed for Competition” list that was posted in December.  Click here to be directed to the document.
  4. LABEL EVERYTHING:   ALL dance costume pieces, ALL accessories, ALL shoes and tights need to be labeled with your dancer’s name.
  5. HOTEL RESERVATIONS:  Make sure that you have hotel reservations per the Hotel Info link.  We also recommend that you double-check your reservations with the hotel to ensure that you have a reservation (make sure you keep your confirmation #’s handy because we have seen some of these smaller hotels lose individual reservations in past years).
  6. Lastly, please continue to check the blog and Master Calendar often. Keeping your schedule in sync with the Master Calendar is SO important to your dancer and the entire team. Please continue to check the Master Calendar against your personal calendar to ensure that all dates are appropriately aligned (correct date and time is noted on your calendar).

Workshop #2 – NUVO Details

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Information is now available regarding the upcoming Nuvo Dance Convention in Atlanta on the weekend of January 24…please click here to be directed to the web page that contains all of the Vibe details about Nuvo!  (This page is password protected with the password given out in August.)  This web page contains a link to a PDF document that includes all info you need to know about Nuvo.    

To do’s for Nuvo:

  1. Sign the waiver.  This IS REQUIRED paperwork in order for your dancer to participate at Nuvo, so it must be signed digitally by Thursday, January 23.  Link to sign Dance 360 waiver included in the Nuvo document link on the web page above.
  2. If you are available to chaperone the event (we need 7 chaperones each day – 1-2 for each age grouping), please signup using the Signup Genius in the Nuvo document linked on the web page above.
  3. Your Group Mom will be coordinating the transportation plan for your group to and from the Hotel (groups generally car pool).  We find that having the group mom coordinate this for each team works out best for the team.  She will be in touch soon with planning.

Showcase Signup for Day of Shows

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The Vibe’s Showcase Committee has a long list of volunteer positions to be filled for the 2 days of the shows.  Please click here to access the list of all volunteer positions for our Vibe 2020 Dance Showcase.   We have also added it to the Showcase 2020 Member Information page for easy access to it.   

A couple of reminders about the Signup Genius:  Every Vibe family is obligated to volunteer at least one position during Showcase.   We have many positions to fill in order to ensure Showcase goes off “without a hitch!”  This is the best time of the year to earn your hours towards the 12 hour required from each dancer family (20 hours for families with two dancers). Many of these openings that can be filled by moms, dads, as well as older (8th grade – college) siblings.

Please be aware of any time conflicts when signing up for multiple roles. For instance, you can not be a Lead Group Mom and work concessions for the same show as you would be needed in both roles at the same time. However, you could easily be a Lead Group Mom for the Saturday show and work concessions for the Sunday show, as an example.  If you have any questions on volunteer positions, feel free to email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

Showcase 2020 Blocking Day Details Announced!

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Everything you need to know about our Vibe Showcase 2020 Blocking Days (Sunday, February 2 and Friday, February 7 at Denmark High School) are now available on the website.  Please click here to access the Showcase 2020 Member Information web page (password protected, and it is located under the Members Only link at the top of the website).  We have also included the Show Order link for easy access of these documents on 1 web page.

Group Photos are here!

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Vibe Group Photos are now available for your viewing and downloading for printing and social media.  Click here to access the Group Photo web page (you can also access this page from the Members Only pull-down menu on the web site).  As a reminder, this is a password protected web page. 

When you post any of these pictures to social media, please post with the following tags: #imagerybyrashell and @rashellweber 

If you have any questions or an issue with downloading the pics, please email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.  

SHOWCASE.2020.TIX.ON.SALE.NOW!

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Two Days and Two AMAZING shows!    Spread the word!  

TICKET SALES ON SALE NOW!   Click this link or click on the image below to be taken DIRECTLY to ticket sales.

Show Dates:  Saturday, February 8 at 4pm and Sunday, February 9 at 3pm

Venue:   Denmark High School

For further information about our Dance Showcase, click here.

 

Dress Rehearsal Dates – Master Calendar Update

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Dancers and Parents:  It is nearing Show Time, folks!  Showcase Dress Rehearsal dates and times are listed below for all groups.  The Master Calendar has been updated.

  • 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. It is very important that moms attend at their group’s designated time, especially for the older groups (Applause, Ovation, Premier, Elite), in case there are other alterations needed or undergarments that need to be purchased.   NOTE: If you are unable to attend, please ask another mom in your group to work with your dancer during Dress Rehearsal to relay information to you about any costume adjustments, etc. that are needed for your daughter.  
  • This ‘dress rehearsal’ is when costumes will be tried on, checked for alterations and changes needed, etc. The dancers will run through their dances in the costume to confirm that it is “stage ready.”   Competition Hair and Make-up are not required for this Dress Rehearsal.
  • Please bring ALL costumes (that you have in hand), as well as ALL accessories, ALL shoes, and ALL tights. ***Click here to access the Shoe & Tights Buying Guides web page.***    AND, please make sure that ALL pieces of the costume are labeled with your dancer’s name.
  • Please be on time!   
  • Dancers are still at the studio for all of their same class times on these days.  If there is a class before or after their group’s scheduled Dress Rehearsal time, they will still have that class.

Wednesday, January 22

  • APPLAUSE Dress Rehearsal (6:00pm – 7:00pm)

Monday, January 27

  • STARLET Dress Rehearsal (5:00pm – 6:00pm)
  • ELITE & PREMIER Dress Rehearsal (7:00pm – 9:00pm)

Tuesday, January 28

  • BRAVO Dress Rehearsal (5:00pm – 6:30pm)
  • OVATION Dress Rehearsal (7:15pm – 8:45pm)

Get Your Official FNDA Photo Button or Car Magnet Here!

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We have some FNDA/Vibe swag just in time for Showcase and competition season!  

Photo Buttons

Pin on your pride and joy! We are offering Photo Buttons again this year for our Vibe dancers to show 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 (Thanks Angela!) will be taking the headshot photos for the photo buttons on the following day/time at the Studio: 

  • Saturday, January 18 from 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • NOTE:  An alternative headshot date has been set for the few dancers that are unable to make the January 18 day and time.  The make-up date for the headshot is this Wednesday, January 15 from 4:00pm to 5:15pm. We prefer that this is used only for those dancers that can not make the January 18 @ 11:30 – 12:30pm time window (so that we do not take up valuable class time during the week).
  • We also realize some dancers are rehearsing during this timeframe.  Cheryl says those dancers that want a button can get their headshots taken in between their rehearsal and the Production rehearsal time.  Just make sure that you arrive at the studio with make-up, hair, etc. per the below.

If you wish to purchase a photo button this year, please plan to come to the studio to have your dancer’s headshot taken during the time listed above.   

What to wear: Please have your daughter wear light stage makeup and her FootNotes jacket, and competition earrings.   

  • UPDATE on competition earrings:   If you have last year’s competition earrings, bring them to use for the headshot.  If you do not, we will have extra earrings to wear for the photo.  (Cheryl is still deciding on competition earrings for this season.)
  • Your Dancer’s hair should be styled neatly in any hairstyle. 

Buttons are $5 each, and we should receive them in time for Showcase.  We will be taking payments (cash or check) when photos are taken on Saturday, January 18 (or on the Wednesday, January 15 make-up date).

Car Magnets

We are also offering the option to purchase a Vibe car magnet if you would like to purchase one for your other car(s), or for your dancer’s car.  They are $5 each.

Please click here to access the Google form to place your photo button and/or car magnet order today.  Deadline to order/make payment is end of day Saturday, January 18. Orders for the photo buttons will be placed on Sunday, January 19 with anticipated arrival in time for Showcase.   Please make sure that you fill out all fields on the form and submit the form.

Solo/Duo/Trio SUG Updated w/ January Dates

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

Reminders:

  • You must 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.