We have Master Calendar updates to share with you for November rehearsals.  The Master Calendar has been updated with the following:     

Sunday, November 10

• ELITE JC Small Group Rehearsal:  10:00am – 11:00am
• ELITE CW Small Group Rehearsal:  11:00am – 12noon
• ELITE Hip Hop Small Group Rehearsal:  12noon – 1:00pm
• ELITE Heels Rehearsal:  1:30pm – 2:30pm
• ELITE & PREMIER Musical Theater Rehearsal:  2:30pm – 3:30pm

Friday, November 15

• OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal:  5:00pm – 6:00pm

Sunday, November 17

• ALL GROUPS:  Production Rehearsals will be held on this date: 10am – 1pm  (Schedule by group will be announced as soon as it is available.)

Lastly, the Solo/Duo/Trio Signup Genius has been updated – October dates for private rehearsals are now available.   Click here to access the Signup Genius. 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 a week, you may check again and sign up for one more open slot.  

Dancers, please remember the following:

• Please bring your music to the private lesson.
• Please 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.
• 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.

We have an update to the Master Calendar for October rehearsals (time changes affect ELITE and PREMIER only).  The Master Calendar has been updated with the following:     

Saturday, October 26

• OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
• ELITE & PREMIER Musical Theater Rehearsal:  2:30pm – 3:45pm (time changed)
• ELITE Heels Rehearsal:  3:45pm – 5:00pm (time changed)

Please update your calendar with the time changes.

We have Master Calendar updates to share with you for October rehearsals.  The Master Calendar has been updated with the following:     

Saturday, October 19

• OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal:  10:00am – 11:30am

Sunday, October 20

• ELITE CW Small Group Rehearsal:  12:30pm – 1:30pm
• ELITE JC Small Group Rehearsal:   1:30pm – 2:30pm
• ELITE Hip Hop Small Group Rehearsal:  2:30pm – 3:30pm

Saturday, October 26

• ELITE Heels Rehearsal:  11:00am – 12:15pm
• ELITE & PREMIER Musical Theater Rehearsal:   12:15pm – 1:30pm
• OVATION & PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal: 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Sunday, October 27

• ALL GROUPS (potentially):  Production Rehearsals will be held on this date.  Schedule will be announced as soon as it is available.

We have 2 community events that we are planning (Master Calendar has been updated):

• Friday, November 8 – Parents Night Out 
  • Last year’s Parents Night Out (PNO) event at the studio was so successful (and fun!), so we are planning to host another PNO this year…maybe a second one if the schedule in December allows!  Just like last year, we will plan on dancing, games & crafts, pizza, and a movie for children between the ages of 3-10 (event hours are 6pm – 9pm).  We need dancers and a few parents to volunteer for the event.
  • Click here to access the sign-up to volunteer for the Parent Night Out event.
  • Notes about volunteering:
    • Volunteers MUST arrive by 5:30pm to help setup and direction and are expected to stay until 9:30pm for cleanup.
    • Dancers: You will be expected to assist in various activities with the children, the entire length of the Parent Night Out event.  Dancers who volunteer can earn Beta hours for participating.
    • Minimum dancer age to volunteer is 12 years old.   If Mom/Dad has questions on whether your child should sign-up to volunteer, please feel free to email us at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

• Saturday, December 7 – Johns Creek Founder’s Day Parade – Let’s show our FootNotes spirit and promote our studio name in our community.  We would like to have as many Vibe dancers as possible REPRESENTING!  And we will want a few adult chaperones for the younger groups.  Some details about the event are included in the Signup Genius…we will update you as we find out more information, closer to the event.
  • Click here to access the sign-up for the Johns Creek Founders Day Parade.

Please email us at the footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com with any questions. We will send out more information on these events as details are firmed up.

The Vibe Production Lock-in is just around the corner! For those new to Vibe, the lock-in is an overnight event where the entire company will work together towards the goal of finishing choreography for this year’s Production piece. Please send your dancer to the studio well-rested and ready to work. Here are some additional details:

Lock-in:  Saturday, October 5.   Exact Start Time will be announced as soon as it is finalized with the choreographer.

Pick-Up:  Dancers are to be picked up on Sunday, October 6 between 7:30-8:30am.

Food:  Pizza will be provided by Vibe, and parents are asked to sign up to contribute a few other food items to help keep our dancers fueled throughout the night. All dancers should bring their own refillable water bottle.

• Click here to access the Signup Genius if you would like to contribute food for the event.

Items For Your Dancer To Bring: Refillable water bottle, jazz shoes, pillow, sleeping bag, PJ’s, Toothbrush/toothpaste, and any other overnight “necessities.” If you have an air mattress, your dancer can bring that as well.

If your dancer has any hesitation about spending the night at the studio, please contact Cheryl via email at footnotesdanceblog@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE!   Group Photo dates have been set, including a rain date in case of inclement weather!

• Group Photos are slated for Saturday, November 9.  This is a mandatory event.  Please plan to block off the entire afternoon for planning purposes.  Pictures will be taken at a location in the Atlanta area (still to be determined),  Each dance group will have photos taken (as a group), as well as an “all company” photo.  Exact times for each group and location/parking information will be announced closer to the event.  Details on what to wear, how to style hair, and make-up will be sent out in a few weeks.
  • The “Rain Date” for Group Photos will be Saturday, November 16, in the afternoon as well.  Please mark your calendars with this date, should we need it.
  • The Master Calendar has been updated with placeholder events for these 2 dates.

Cheryl has created the Solo, Duo, Trio Signup Genius for this season.   September dates for private rehearsals are now available.   Click here to access the Signup Genius. 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 a week, you may check again and sign up for one more open slot.  

Dancers, please remember the following:

• Please bring your music to the private lesson.
• Please bring payment ($30 for a 30 minute session with 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.

This Signup Genius link has been added to the Team To Do List for easy access throughout the season.

We have more Master Calendar updates to share with you for September rehearsals.  The Master Calendar has been updated with the following:     

Saturday, September 21

• OVATION Hip Hop Rehearsal:  10:00am – 11:00am

Sunday, September 22

• ELITE Hip Hop Small Group Rehearsal:  3:00pm – 4:00pm
• ELITE Heels Rehearsal:   4:00pm – 5:00pm
• ELITE & PREMIER Musical Theater Rehearsal:  5:00pm – 6:00pm

Saturday, September 28

• PREMIER Hip Hop Rehearsal:  10:00am – 11:00am

Sunday, September 29

• ELITE Jon Carr Small Group Rehearsal:  3:00pm – 4:00pm
• ELITE Cherrise Small Group Rehearsal:  4:00pm – 5:00pm

Note also that Solo/Duo/Trio private slots will be sent out soon.

As noted on yesterday’s webpost, the Big/Little Sister Reveal is scheduled for 1:00pm – 3:00pm on Saturday, September 7 at the Studio.   Our Big/Little Sister Chairs, Melanie Pursell and Angela Coppola, have planned a fun afternoon for our dancers.  Thank you, ladies, for planning the event!

• Click here to access the Signup Genius if you would like to contribute food to the event. Please bring your food item to the studio by 12:45pm.
• Lunch will be served at 1pm.
• The Big/Little Sister Reveal activities will begin as soon as lunch is done.
• Mom and/or Dad of the dancers are encouraged to hang around to watch the fun!  Or, you can drop off your dancer for the event.
• Your dancer may wear anything that is comfortable (dancewear is not required for this event).

We have more Master Calendar updates to share with you for the weekend of September 7.  The Master Calendar has been updated with the following:     

Saturday, September 7

• PREMIER & ELITE Musical Theater Choreography (Optional dance):  10:00am – 1:00pm
• Big/Little Sister Reveal:  1:00pm – 3:00pm
  • Will include lunch for the dancers (Signup Genius for lunch food will be sent out soon)
  • Moms or Dads of dancers are welcome to stick around for the fun!
• ELITE Heels/Jazz Choreography (Optional dance): 3:00pm – 6:00pm

Sunday, September 8

• ELITE Heels/Jazz Choreography:  10:00am – 12:00pm
• ELITE Lunch Break – 12:00pm – 1:00pm
• PREMIER & ELITE Musical Theater Choreography: 1:00pm – 3:00pm