Master Calendar Updates – PLEASE READ & UPDATE YOUR CALENDAR

The Master Calendar has been updated with the following January (and one day in February) rehearsals…some of the days/times have changed, so make sure you update your calendar per the below. This is everything that is currently scheduled on these dates (but other rehearsals may be added based on how “ready” the piece is).  This is a long web post, so please read through to the end. 

Saturday, January 11

  • BRAVO (10:30am – 12noon) (this is the same)
  • STARLET (12noon – 12:30pm) (this is the same)
  • APPLAUSE, BRAVO, STARLET  Hair & Make-up Session (1pm – 3pm) – Mandatory for mom and dancer (**Details of what to bring noted at bottom of web post)
  • APPLAUSE (3pm – 4:30pm) (this is moved)

Sunday, January 12

  • PREMIER & ELITE Musical Theater – Thataway! (10am -11:15am)
  • ELITE, OVATION & PREMIER Hair & Make-up Session  (11:30am – 1pm) – Mandatory for mom and dancer (**Details of what to bring noted at bottom of web post)
  • ELITE – Fever (1pm – 2:15pm)

Saturday, January 18

  • Avery N. and Avery P. with Jon (10am – 11am)
  • PREMIER w/ Cheryl (10am – 11am)
  • ELITE & PREMIER with Jon (11am -12:30pm)
  • Photo Button Pictures (Optional – details to follow in a separate web post) – 11:30am – 12:30pm
  • ALL GROUPS – PRODUCTION with Jon (12:30pm – 2pm)
  • PREMIER – UNRAVEL with Jon (2pm – 3:30pm)
  • ELITE – SKIN & BONES with Cheryl (2pm – 3pm)
  • ELITE – LANDSLIDE with Jon (3:30pm – 4:30pm)
  • ELITE and PREMIER should pack quick energy snacks for moments of downtime and in between rehearsal transitions.

Sunday, January 19

  •  PREMIER & OVATION Hip Hop with Ricky (11:30am – 1:30pm)
  •  ELITE LARGE GROUP Hip Hop with Ricky (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
  •  BRAVO, STARLET, APPLAUSE & OVATION – Mandatory Master Class with Ricky (3:30pm – 5:00pm)
    • Note:    Ricky’s Master Class is MANDATORY for all Company Members.   Cost is $25 per dancer and will be charged to your FootNotes account. Wear sneakers.
  •  ELITE – NEED A BREAK Hip Hop with Ricky (5pm – 6:45pm)
  •  PREMIER & ELITE – Mandatory Master Class with Ricky (7pm – 8:30pm)
    • Note:    Ricky’s Master Class is MANDATORY for all Company Members.   Cost is $25 per dancer and will be charged to your FootNotes account.  Wear sneakers.

Saturday, February 1

  • OVATION Rehearsal with Cheryl: 12noon 1:00pm
  • OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop: 1:00pm 2:00pm
  • ALL GROUPS – Full Production Rehearsal: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM CHERYL: Please keep all weekends open…there will be other weekend rehearsals added to the schedule. Just because it is not scheduled right now, does NOT mean a rehearsal won’t be added to the schedule. Cheryl needs to see how the dances are looking to determine if other rehearsals will be added.  

**THIS WEEKEND’S HAIR & MAKE-UP SESSION DETAILS

  • Please bring ALL the items listed in the “Items Needed for Competition” List.  Click here to access the Member Information web page that contains this document. Please inventory your dancer’s supplies to ensure you have all items on hand. The YOFI make-up that was ordered in December will be distributed on Saturday and Sunday.
  • It will be really helpful to have a blanket to spread out your supplies and a stool (or chair) or two for you and your dancer.
  • Cheryl would like for your dancer’s hair to be straightened with a flat iron prior to the Hair & Make-up Sessions on Saturday and Sunday. This is not required if you do not have time prior to these sessions.  But it is suggested since the competition hairstyle will require starting with straightened hair.  If you have never straightened your dancer’s hair, it is a good time to see how long it takes.   NOTE: There are not enough power outlets in the dance room to accommodate everyone’s flat irons at the Hair & Make-up Sessions, so coming with your dancer’s hair straightened is recommended.
  • Please be all set-up with your supplies/blanket/stool and ready to start at the start time listed above for your group.

Competition Tights Info Now Available…

The Competition Tights information by group has been added to the Shoe & Tights Buying Guide web page.  Click here to access the webpage (competition tights link added at bottom of the web page).  These are listed by your dancer’s group.

A few reminders:

       
1. These tights are to be used for competition ONLY and should not be worn in class.
2. Please double check the COLOR when ordering online. Sometimes the link provided may automatically select the incorrect color.
3. It is a good idea to start the season with 3 pair of each tight type needed. You should have at least 2 pair in your bag on every day of competition.

Please have tights in hand by Monday, January 20.

Note to ELITE and PREMIER dancers in the Musical Theater (Thataway!) piece…Cheryl is waiting on the costume to be delivered to determine if different tights and shoes are needed.  We will update you as soon as this information is available.

 

January Schedule will be changing…

Cheryl heard from Ricky Maalouf today that he will be unable to make it to the studio this coming weekend. Therefore, this weekend’s, as well as the weekend of January 17 rehearsal schedule will be changing.   We will publish the updates to the schedule as soon as Cheryl has it finalized, which should be by end of day tomorrow (Wednesday).

Master Calendar Update for Cherrise Classes

The following details the schedule changes for OVATION, PREMIER, & ELITE for the days when there is an Cherrise master class at the studio (days impacted are: January 7, February 4, March 3, March 31, May 5).  Therefore, your dancer’s group may have a different class schedule (times may be different from your dancer’s normal Tuesday class drop off and pickup times).

  • OVATION Hip Hop – 5:30pm – 6:15pm
  • OVATION w/ Cherrise – 6:30pm – 7:30pm
  • OVATION Ballet – 7:45pm – 8:45pm
  • PREMIER Ballet – 5:00pm – 6:15pm
  • PREMIER Hip Hop – 6:15pm – 7:00pm
  • PREMIER w/ Cherrise – 7:30pm – 9:00pm
  • ELITE Ballet – 6:15pm – 7:30pm
  • ELITE w/ Cherrise – 7:30pm – 9:00pm
  • ELITE – No Hip Hop

The Master Calendar has been updated with this information as well.

2020 Vibe Show Order & Ticket Sales Info

Please click here to view the 2020 Vibe Showcase show order.

The shows are Saturday, February 8 at 4pm and Sunday, February 9 at 3pm.  Venue:  Denmark High School (address: 645 Mullinax Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004)  

Reminders:  Showcase Ticket Sales Information

Get ready to sell tickets to these 2 amazing shows!  Tickets are $23 online for advance purchase, and $28 on day of show.   Here are the details:

  • Showcase Tickets will go on sale via our online ticketing website to Parents of Seniors on Tuesday, January 7 at/around 8am.  Please be on the lookout for an email from the Vibe GMAIL account (not a web post) with Ticket Sales information next Tuesday.
  • Showcase Tickets will go on sale via our online ticketing website to all other Vibe members only on Wednesday, January 8 at/around 8am. Please be on the lookout for an email from the Vibe GMAIL account (not a web post) with Ticket Sales information next Wednesday.    
  • On Monday, January 13, Showcase details will be posted to our website as a web page and web post for general public ticket purchases.  This is the web page you will want to share with your friends and family for ticket purchases.
  • Each member/family is required to sell at least 10 tickets between the 2 shows (the ticketing website allows the dancer name to be entered at the time of purchase for tracking purposes.)

Let us know if you have any questions on the show order or ticket sales….email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

Happy New Year & A Scheduling Note

Happy New Year!!   We are looking forward to seeing everyone next week.  Regular FootNotes Classes resume on Monday, January 6.  

Reminder:  All rehearsals are mandatory from this point forward.

A Scheduling Note for January:  Cheryl is working on times during the week for each group to complete Dress Rehearsals (with full costume and shoes) during the group’s normally scheduled class time.  We will update you on your dance group’s schedule as soon as it is finalized.  Note that Moms are required at the Dress Rehearsal as any minor alterations, fit changes, etc. will be finalized and communicated at that time.

Showcase Info/Dates for your planning

Our 2020 Vibe Dance Showcase is T minus 7 weeks and counting!   Showcase plans are well underway by our amazing Showcase Chairs and their teams.  It’s going to be an amazing show!

Below is a recap of important Showcase-related dates for your calendar (these are listed in date order):

Show Order will be announced on Friday, January 3, 2020 (this is the order of dances for each show.  This will include which show your dancer’s Solo, Duo, Trio, etc. will be performed in. All Group Dances are performed in both shows.  Senior Solos are performed in both shows.)

Tickets go on sale:

  • to Parents of Seniors on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at/around 8am (an email will be sent to you from the GMAIL account);
  • to all other Vibe Members on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at/around 8am (an email will be sent to you from the GMAIL account);
  • to the Public/non-Vibe Members, January 13, 2020 at/around 8am (will be posted on the Vibe website).
  • as a reminder, Showcase is Vibe’s largest fundraiser.  Each member/family is required to sell at least 10 tickets (the ticketing system allows the dancer name to be entered at the time of purchase for tracking purposes.)

Showcase Blocking Day Times:  Sunday, February 2 (assume all afternoon, starting around 1pm until 7-8pm), and Friday, February 7 (assume 5pm – 9pm)

  • A detailed schedule of Blocking Day activities will be provided closer to the event.  These times listed in this communication are for your planning purposes and may be adjusted a bit once final schedule is determined by Cheryl and the Showcase Chairs.

Showcase Dress Rehearsal:    Saturday, February 8 (start is 10:15am)

  • All moms are expected/required to be backstage with your dancer at Showcase Dress Rehearsal.  Dress Rehearsal is the first run-through of the dances on-stage in full costume, accessories, make-up, and hair.  Moms will help their dancer get organized and be prepared to be “show-ready” during this time.   If you are unable to be backstage with your dancer, please talk with Cheryl ASAP.  You will need to find another mom to work with your dancer during Dress Rehearsal.
  • Your Group Mom will suggest either ‘bring your own lunch” or will coordinate a lunch for your team.   You will not have time to leave the venue for food between Dress Rehearsal and the Saturday Showcase.

Showcase Show Times:  Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 4pm and Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 3pm

  • Venue:  Denmark High School (address is:  645 Mullinax Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004). 
  • Shows will each run 2.5 – 3 hours.
  • A detailed schedule of Dress Rehearsal/Showcase Days will be provided closer to the event.  These times are for your planning purposes and may be adjusted.
  • A note to Bravo and Starlet moms...we are requesting that you work within your groups to have at least 1/2 of the moms for each group stay backstage at each show so that your dancers have adequate supervision before, during, and after the shows.
  • The Volunteer Signup (Signup Genius) for Showcase that will be published after we return from winter break.  ALL groups will have 2-3 moms that are considered “group moms” for each show.  These group moms are volunteer positions where you are responsible for coordinating the dancers on your team at each show.  You may signup for those positions on the Signup Genius when it is published.   
  • The Showcase Signup Genius will contain all volunteer positions needed for Showcase.  As always, this is the one event where “all hands on deck” are required to make Showcase successful!

Keep Calm & Get Your Make-up On!

2 To Do’s:

  1. It is time to order your dancer’s competition make-up…eyeshadow, lipstick and blush must be the same color/brand.  Please click here to fill out the Competition Make-up Order Form.  FootNotes will order these 3 make-up items for you, and FootNotes your account will be billed.  We MUST receive your response from EVERY (new and returning) dancer by Sunday, December 29 end of day….THIS IS REQUIRED.
    • For returning members…the Yofi Lipstick color is new this year, so everyone MUST order 1 lipstick.  You will also have an option to order 2 lipsticks on the Order Form.
  2. The “Items Needed for Competition” document has been posted to the Member Information section of the website.  Please make sure you review this document.  For returning members, there is new information in the document…a few new items added and a couple of hints that Cheryl has added (both highlighted in yellow).
    • For new members, we know this list may look ‘large’, so feel free to reach out to your group mom should you have questions regarding any items on the list.
    • All items on this list should be purchased and ready to use at the Mom and Daughter Hair and Make-up sessions (Mandatory for Mom and Daughter) on:
      • Saturday, January 11 from 1pm – 3pm for Applause, Bravo & Starlet 
      • Sunday, January 12 from 11am – 1pm for Elite, Ovation, & Premier

Master Calendar Updates for January

The Master Calendar has been updated with the following January (and one day in February) rehearsals:

Saturday, January 11

  • ELITE Small Group Hip Hop Rehearsal w/ Ricky: 9:30am – 11:00am
  • BRAVO Rehearsal w/ Cheryl: 10:30am – 12noon
  • OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal w/ Ricky: 11:00am 1:00pm
  • STARLET Rehearsal w/ Cheryl: 12noon – 12:30pm
  • APPLAUSE, BRAVO, & STARLET MOM & DAUGHTER Hair & Make-up session: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
    • This session is mandatory for mom and daughter.  Details of what to bring will be sent out in a separate post closer to the date.
  • ELITE Large Group Hip Hop Rehearsal w/ Ricky: 1:30pm 3:30pm
  • Beg/Inter (13 & under) Master Class w/ Ricky: 3:45pm 5:15pm (Groups Include:  STARLET, BRAVO, APPLAUSE & OVATION)
  • Adv Master Class (13 & up) w/ Ricky: 5:30pm 7:00pm (Groups include:  PREMIER & ELITE)
    • Note:    Ricky’s Master Class is MANDATORY for all Company Members.   Cost is $25 per dancer and will be charged to your FootNotes account.

Sunday, January 12

  • PREMIER Rehearsal w/ Cheryl: 10:00am 11:00am
  • ELITE, OVATION, & PREMIER MOM & DAUGHTER Hair & Make-up session:  11:00am – 1:00pm
    • This session is mandatory for mom and daughter.  Details of what to bring will be sent out in a separate post closer to the date.
  • APPLAUSE Rehearsal w/ Cheryl: 1:00pm – 2:30pm

Saturday, January 18

  • Thataway! (ELITE & PREMIER Musical Theater): 10:00am 11:15am
  • Fever (ELITE Heels): 11:15am 12:30pm
  • Need a Break (RM Small Group): 12:30pm 1:30pm
  • Skin & Bones (CW Small Group): 1:30pm 2:30pm
  • Landslide (JC Small Group): 2:30pm 3:30pm

Sunday, January 19

  • Avery Pursell and Avery Nowlin (Production w/Jon C): 10:00am – 11:00am
  • ELITE Rehearsal w/Jon C: 11:00am – 12:30pm
  • ALL GROUPS – PRODUCTION w/ Jon C: 12:30pm – 2:00pm

Saturday, February 1

  • OVATION Rehearsal w/ Cheryl: 12noon 1:00pm
  • OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop: 1:00pm 2:00pm
  • ALL GROUPS – Full Production Rehearsal: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM CHERYL: Please keep all weekends open…there will be other weekend rehearsals added to the schedule. Just because it is not scheduled right now, does NOT mean a rehearsal won’t be added to the schedule. Cheryl needs to see how the dances are looking to determine if other rehearsals will be added.