T-2 days until Showcase 2025!! Let’s do this!

Amy and Elisa have prepared a Showcase Consolidated Schedule/Summary Reminders document, and it has been loaded to the Showcase 2025 Member Information webpage.  It’s #6 on the list and can also be found by clicking here. Please review this document (as well as the detailed Showcase parent meeting document – it is #4 on the list, if you have not had a chance yet.)  These documents include important information for you and your dancer about this weekend!! Click here to access the 2025 Showcase Member Information webpage.

We ask that you please allow plenty of time to get to the venue and arrive at 10:00am to ensure a prompt 10:45am start of Dress Rehearsal on Saturday (unless you are slotted to come earlier per the Signup Genius to help with decorations).

We still have several volunteer openings for ticket ushers and door monitors. Please consider signing up for additional responsibility throughout the weekend to ensure Showcase 2025 goes off without a hitch!  Click here to access the Showcase Volunteer Sign-Up Genius.  In addition, you can access the Volunteer Hours Tracking Form on the Member Information Page at any time throughout the season to log your volunteer hours.

One final reminder that pre-sale for all Dancer Gifts & Shout-outs ends tomorrow, Friday 2/14.  Don’t miss out on your opportunity to pre-order before the weekend hustle! Click here to place your pre-order!

See you all on Saturday morning 🙂

SHOWCASE DETAILED SCHEDULE

It is very important that everyone please read the attached document to review important details about Showcase, including venue details, drop-off and pick-up instructions, timeline, etc.   Click here to access the 2025 Showcase Member Information Page.  This page has all the links to all things Showcase! The Showcase Detailed Schedule is #4 on the list.

SHOWCASE VOLUNTEER SIGNUP

Thank you to those members that have already signed up for multiple positions on our Showcase 2025 Signup Genius!  Several key/”must fill” positions, particularly Concessions Sales, are still open and need volunteers. Most of these open positions take place before the show or during intermission and require less than an hour of your time. We need your help to get these open positions filled.  This is the best time of the year to earn your hours towards the 12 hours required from each dancer family (20 hours for families with two or more dancers).Please click here to access the Vibe 2025 Dance Showcase Signup Genius.    

Reminders from the initial post about the Signup Genius:

1.  Please note that many of  these volunteer roles only require up to an hour of your time, so you may sign up for multiple volunteer positions across both shows.    
2. Please be conscious of any time conflicts when signing up for multiple roles.  If you have any questions on volunteer positions, feel free to email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

It truly takes a village and we appreciate the cooperation and support of each of our dance families pulling together to bring Showcase to life!  If you have any questions regarding Showcase 2025, please reach out to Amy Smith or Elisa Bobbitt.

Get excited!! Showcase 2025 Dancer Gifts and Shout-Outs are now available for pre-sale!!  Click here for details on how to purchase.

Cheryl has updated the Solo, Duo, Trio Signup Genius. Click here to access the Signup Genius. Everyone must wait until they receive the email before signing up.

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 3 days, if there are still spots open, dancers who do not have a solo/duo/trio and would just like a private lesson for technique are eligible to book. These dancers should be prepared to come to their private lesson with an agenda of what they want to work on. 

Dancers, please remember the following:

• Please bring your music to the private lesson.
• Please bring payment (Note: fee increase to $45 for a 30 minute session for both Madison & Cheryl) 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.

Studio Booking Process

We will be using Calendly to book rooms for practices and/or to log your required rehearsals for solo, duo or trios. Click here to access the FootNotes booking page on Calendly.

• Solos, duos or trios must log 1 hour each month in the studio on your own. 
• These bookings are for rehearsing/practicing, not playtime. 
• These bookings are dancers only. No parents are allowed in the studios unless the dancer is under the age of 11. 
• Dancers are not allowed to share the room with any other dancer while logging your required rehearsal time (except in a duo or trio). It is on your own. 
• Dancers 5th grade or younger are not allowed to share the room with other dancers at any time. You may have a parent present if needed. 
• Bookings are done in 15 minute time slots. You may book for up to 2 slots a day. We will see how this goes before placing any other restrictions. 
• You will get a confirmation email once the booking is confirmed.
• You will be charged at the end of each month with a fee of $5.00 per 15 minute slot.  
• Your booking is subject to cancellation due to changes in room availability. At which time you will receive a cancellation notice via email.  

The Vibe’s Showcase Committee has a long list of volunteer positions to be filled for the 2 days of our shows.

A few reminders about the Signup Genius:

• Signup Genius has been pre-populated with all Showcase Chair and core committee positions (ie..decorations, lead room moms etc).
• 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 hours required from each dancer family (20 hours for families with two or more dancers). Please note that many of  these volunteer roles only require up to 1 hour of your time, so you will likely want to sign up for multiple volunteer positions across both days.    
• Please be aware of any time conflicts when signing up for multiple roles. For instance, you can not be a Lead Group Mom and Concessions Sales 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 Concessions Sales for a Sunday show, as an example.

Click here to access the Vibe 2025 Dance Showcase Signup Genius!!   

A few important notes about Showcase:

1. Only registered volunteers assisting with backstage duties and Lead Group Moms for
   each group are allowed backstage during Dress Rehearsal. Lead Group Moms for Saturday, February 15, will assist during Dress Rehearsal AND Show #1. If you are registered for other volunteer positions throughout the weekend, please note your arrival times on the Sign-up Genius (link above).
2. Dancer Arrival Times on both days of Showcase. Please arrive promptly on February 15 and 16.  These times have been added to the Master Calendar.
   • Saturday, February 15 Arrival Time: 10:00 AM 
     • All dancers may put on first costume at the venue
     • Saturday’s Dress Rehearsal will start promptly at 10:45 AM
   • Sunday, February 16 Arrival Times: 11:00 AM
     • The earlier arrival time this year allows preparation time for all Showcase Chairs and Volunteers before the doors open for our guests.  This also provides our dancers time to stretch and warm-up before taking the stage.
     • All dancers should put on their first costume at the venue.
3. All dancers must arrive with competition hair and make-up completed.

In addition, you can access the Volunteer Hours Tracking Form on the Member Information Page at any time throughout the season to log your volunteer hours.

We appreciate your cooperation and support to maintain a fun, yet safe environment for our dancer, volunteers, and guests at Showcase! If you have any questions on volunteer positions, feel free to email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

The Master Calendar has been updated with several dates and times. Please make sure you keep your dancer’s schedule updated.

Friday, February 7

5:00-6:00pm – Prodigy Jazz small group
6:00-7:00pm – Prodigy Contemporary small group

Saturday, February 8
10:00-11:30am – Premier/Prodigy Hip Hop
11:30-1:00pm –  All Bravo
11:30-12:30pm – Ovation Small Group
11:30-1:30pm – Premier/Prodigy Tap
12:30-1:30pm – Elite Open
1:00-2:30pm – Ovation/Bravo Hip Hop
2:30-4:00pm –  All Ovation
1:30-2:30pm –  Elite/Premier Line
2:30-3:30pm –  Elite/Premier Small Group
3:30-4:30pm – Premier Jazz Small Group

Sunday, February 9

10:30-11:30am – Elite Small Musical Theatre
11:30-2:30pm –  All Elite
2:30-3:30pm –  Hannah Large Group

The Master Calendar has been updated with several dates and times. Please make sure you keep your dancer’s schedule updated.

January 29

6-8 Elite Dress Rehearsal

February 1

9:30-11   Ovation All
11-12  Bravo / Ovation Hip Hop
12-12:30  Bravo / Ovation Hip Hop Dress Rehearsal (Mom & Dancer)
11:30-12:30 Elite / Premier Small Group
12:30-2:30 Hair & Makeup (NEW members only)
12:30-2:30 All Elite
12:30-1:30 Premier Small Group Jazz
1:30-2:30 Premier All
2:30-3:30  Ovation Small
2:30-3:30 Premier / Prodigy Hip Hop
3:30-4:30 Prodigy All
4:30-5:30 Prodigy Small Group – Jazz

February 2
11-12 Elite MTh
12-1  Elite Large Group – HM
1-2:30 Bravo All
1:30-3:30 Prodigy / Premier Tap
2:30-3:30 Bravo / Ovation Dress Rehearsal
3:30-4:30 Prodigy Small Group – Contemporary

February 3

6-8 Prodigy/Premier Dress Rehearsal

In Studio Dress Rehearsals and updated time for Hair & Makeup Day (NEW Members Only) have been updated on the Master Calendar. Please make sure you keep your dancer’s schedule updated, and remember ALL rehearsals are mandatory from here on out.  

Hair & Makeup Day

Saturday, February 1st 12:30-2:30pm at the Studio. REMINDER: This is for NEW MEMBERS only and is mandatory for BOTH mom and dancer.

In Studio Dress Rehearsals

Dancers and Moms are required for In Studio Dress Rehearsals for each group.  See dates by group below. Here is what to bring/expect:   

• • Bravo –  Sunday, February 2nd  2:30pm-3:30pm
  • Ovation –  Sunday, February 2nd  2:30-3:30pm
    • Bravo/Ovation Hip Hop Rehearsal – Saturday, February 1st                12:00pm-12:30pm
  • Prodigy – Monday, February 3rd  6:00-8:00pm
  • Premierr – Monday, February 3rd  6:00-8:00pm
  • Elite – Wednesday, January 29th   6:00-8:00pm
    • Rehearsal immediately following dress rehearsal